First let me say this is my second grow. My first turned to disappointment with all males. I then came into possession of a feminized Mi5 seed. She's been growing lovely and is leaving a nice scent around my room. I've never had a female plant, so it may just be me worrying for the best smoke I could afford to produce, but in the last few days alot of the leaves (ESPECIALLY the ones around the top buds) Have started becoming discolored and its really worrying me. I have a friend take a few pictures in hope to find some experienced reassurance. I'm using a floor lamp for lighting and 3 9w CFLs. I KNOW it isn't exactly the most desired light, but it works. PLEASE tell me if I'm doing anything wrong. Also if you need more information just ask.
Well Some of my upper leaves were getting in the way of light reaching the buds in the middle of my plant, so I clipped a little off them to allow light to pass through. I tried the "bending" method before on a previous plant and ended up breaking off entire leaves. So, I thought I'd take an alternate approach and after a little research discovered the idea of clipping some of the upper fan leaves to make way for light.
also when you clone you cut the leaves down to promote root growth. I am thinking its either a ph lock causing a nitro deff or a straight up nitrogen deffiency.
Another question I have is when should I expect the buds to get bigger? I've seen pictures of whole plants with gigantic buds covering the majority of the stem. I'm kinda of worried since my plant is an autoflower and has its set time to be done. I just want enough bud to last me a little while. Side note, any strain suggestions for short grow period and decent yield? I'm looking into it for my next grow. EDIT: Also the nutes I'm currently using is KGro Plant Food, 15-30-15.
How far in are you? my first grow 250w wardrobe widow http://forum.grasscity.com/indoor-marijuana-growing/1135257-first-grow-auto-widow-wardrobe.html
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You need to get rid of those 9 watt bulbs. Go to walmart and get a 3 pack of 26 watt 2700k CFLs for 12 bucks. Your not giving it nearly enough light, thats why its stretching like a bitch, and why you had to clip so many leaves.
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With the budget I have, a floor lamp with 5 fixtures that at a maximum, uses 11w CFLs. All I can afford atm. I'm not worried about the stretching honestly. Just a bi-product of low income. I'm trying to buy some bloom this evening so maybe that'll fix my issue.
look at my current grow it was lollypopped and i thin the leaves and take them all the time to expose bud sites. I made a new link... http://forum.grasscity.com/absolute-beginners/1135948-show-your-grow.html
I'm thinking its a potassium deficiency honestly. Will your link isn't working for me. +rep to DankHerbologist for the link.
Honestly, I transplanted the plant into a larger pot. I'm now holding my breath and praying it doesn't go into shock.
Macro-nutrients Nitrogen (N) is primary to plant growth. Plants convert nitrogen to make proteins essential to new cell growth. Nitrogen is mainly responsible for leaf and stem growth as well as overall size and vigor. Nitrogen moves easily to active young buds, shoots and leaves and slower to older leaves. Deficiency signs show first in older leaves. They turn a pale yellow and may die. New growth becomes weak and spindly. An abundance of nitrogen will cause soft, weak growth and even delay flower and fruit production if it is allowed to accumulate. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phosphorus (P) is necessary for photosynthesis and works as a catalyst for energy transfer within the plant. Phosphorus helps build strong roots and is vital for flower and seed production. Highest levels of phosphorus are used during germination, seedling growth and flowering. Deficiencies will show in older leaves first. Leaves turn deep green on a uniformly smaller, stunted plant. Leaves show brown or purple spots. NOTE: Phosphorus flocculates when concentrated and combined with calcium. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potassium (K) activates the manufacture and movement of sugars and starches, as well as growth by cell division. Potassium increases chlorophyll in foliage and helps regulate stomata openings so plants make better use of light and air. Potassium encourages strong root growth, water uptake and triggers enzymes that fight disease. Potassium is necessary during all stages of growth. It is especially important in the development of fruit. Deficiency signs of potassium are: plants are the tallest and appear healthy. Older leaves mottle and yellow between veins, followed by whole leaves that turn dark yellow and die. Flower and fruit drop are common problems associated with potassium deficiency. Potassium is usually locked out by high salinity. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Secondary Nutrients Magnesium (Mg) is found as a central atom in the chlorophyll molecule and is essential to the absorption of light energy. Magnesium aids in the utilization of nutrients, neutralizes acids and toxic compounds produced by the plant. Deficiency signs of magnesium are: Older leaves yellow from the center outward, while veins remain green on deficient plants. Leaf tips and edges may discolor and curl upward. Growing tips turn lime green if the deficiency progresses to the top of the plant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Calcium (Ca) is fundamental to cell manufacture and growth. Soil gardeners use dolomite lime, which contains calcium and magnesium, to keep the soil sweet or buffered. Rockwool gardeners use calcium to buffer excess nutrients. Calcium moves slowly within the plant and tends to concentrate in roots and older growth. Consequently young growth shows deficiency signs first. Deficient leaf tips, edges and new growth will turn brown and die back. If too much calcium is applied early in life, it will stunt growth as well. It will also flocculate when a concentrated form is combined with potassium. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trace Elements Sulphur (S) is a component of plant proteins and plays a role in root growth and chlorophyll supply. Distributed relatively evenly with largest amounts in leaves which affects the flavor and odor in many plants. Sulphur, like calcium, moves little within plant tissue and the first signs of a deficiency are pale young leaves. Growth is slow but leaves tend to get brittle and stay narrower than normal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iron (Fe) is a key catalyst in chlorophyll production and is used in photosynthesis. A lack of iron turns leaves pale yellow or white while the veins remain green. Iron is difficult for plants to absorb and moves slowly within the plant. Always use chelated (immediately available to the plant) iron in nutrient mixes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manganese (Mg) works with plant enzymes to reduce nitrates before producing proteins. A lack of manganese turns young leaves a mottled yellow or brown. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zinc (Z) is a catalyst and must be present in minute amounts for plant growth. A lack of zinc results in stunting, yellowing and curling of small leaves. An excess of zinc is uncommon but very toxic and causes wilting or death. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copper (C) is a catalyst for several enzymes. A shortage of copper makes new growth wilt and causes irregular growth. Excesses of copper causes sudden death. Copper is also used as a fungicide and wards off insects and diseases because of this property. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boron (B) is necessary for cells to divide and protein formation. It also plays an active role in pollination and seed production. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Molybdenum (Mn) helps form proteins and aids the plant's ability to fix nitrogen from the air. A deficiency causes leaves to turn pale and fringes to appear scorched. Irregular leaf growth may also result. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These nutrients are mixed together to form a complete plant fertilizer. The mix contains all the nutrients in the proper ratios to give plants all they need for lush, rapid growth. The fertilizer is dissolved in water to make a nutrient solution. Water transports these soluble nutrients into contact with the plant roots. In the presence of oxygen and water, the nutrients are absorbed through the root hairs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The above text is excerpted from George Van Pattens' excellent book "Gardening: The Rockwool Book".