Diagnose my plants please (*Pics*)

[Merfolk]

Sorry for the late response, this is 1 watering AFTER i transplant (watered the day of transplant as well) So i guess 2 watering sessions, total from my first post..


Look alot better, still showing some side effects - Any suggestions ?

I took ONE picture of Each plant, so there wont be any confusion on which plant is which =P

I am running a 400w HPS system, moved the light about another 4 inches up, ( as far as i can go will this be a problem? ) because some plants are still showing signs of heat stress... ive turned one fan off, because with both fans, and the Furnace in the basement isnt on, im getting in the 69-79 range, and i want to stick in the 70s. But temp isnt an issue, never drops below 69, and it only occurs at night.


For the most part, i think im doing OK with my first grow - i also see bugs ( Gnats ) flying around, got some Shcultz insect spray ( Yes yes, neem oil is on its way on my next order ) - Do i mist thease over the plants? I have my lights on 24/7 so wont i be creating a bunch of little spots created from the light?

also sprayed on soil, moved soil around abit, no movement...

Guess thats all i have really - When i do my next REAL grow, im going to get panda plastic, and seal the room abit more. no more bugs i hope.

[Merfolk]

Missed afew Also, When is a good time to start adding some nutes? some of the bigger plants are reaching 3-4 weeks old, i want to do it next feeding =)

[SmknVTEC]

Turn the lights off if you spray and leave them off until the leaves have dried. What is the soil pH now?

[Merfolk]

Ok vtec, newb question here, dont laugh! haha

To test the ph of the soil, do i water so much, water comes out my drain holes, and test the ph from that? Or litterly stick my meter in the soil, ( read it somewhere it can be done like that lol )

ok on the spraying advice, there is no on/off switch for my ballest, so just unplug the fcker eh?


What is your thought on a 18/6 ? would there be any harm in switching ?


Nutes, Suggestions? ( have the lucas formula, can i feed my older plants? )

[SmknVTEC]

Originally Posted by Merfolk

Ok vtec, newb question here, dont laugh! haha

To test the ph of the soil, do i water so much, water comes out my drain holes, and test the ph from that? Or litterly stick my meter in the soil, ( read it somewhere it can be done like that lol )

ok on the spraying advice, there is no on/off switch for my ballest, so just unplug the fcker eh?


What is your thought on a 18/6 ? would there be any harm in switching ?


Nutes, Suggestions? ( have the lucas formula, can i feed my older plants? )

To do the soil run-off test yes let extra water drain out the bottom and test that. I think that is best but sticking meter in soil works too for soil pH.

Yes pull the plug on the ballast and always let it cool for 15-20 minutes before plugging back in.

Yes you can go to 18/6

I thought Lucas was more for hydro then soil.

[Merfolk]

Correct, but i was also told lucas could still be used in soil, and eventually im going to go hydro, was i given the wrong information? =X


Ok, im just gonna stick the meter in the soil, seems easy enough, ill get on it as respond asap!



Say i had some diff kind of nutes, would you recommend adding some?


I have some organic Blood meal (15-0-0) NPK, i could add that, but i would like to use the ferts i bought....

[SmknVTEC]

You are using the GH nutes? Those will work that bloodmeal will too.

[Merfolk]

well, the problems of the yellow now, is because i added GH nutes too early ( 2 weeks) so since then, just water, and some superthrive -


And i was wondering at this stage in the plant, would it be ok to use the GH nutes, on the older/bigger plants..

[SmknVTEC]

Yes nutes can generally be used on plants 3 weeks or older. Clones are different.

[Merfolk]

Well, i think all is well, we will see eh? Pics today look way better then before IMO



Fed yesterday, 4 plants on the Right with a 1/4tsp. Floramicro(5-1-0?) and the other plants with a drop of Superthrive and all plants got a PH of 6.4-6.5.

[Merfolk]

Everything so far looks good, little yellowing....