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Discussion in 'Sick Plants and Problems' started by digger*, Nov 29, 2006.

  1. #1 digger*, Nov 29, 2006
    hi this is my first time growing im using soil ive got 1 plant i started on 12/12 3 weeks ago all was well or so i thought but for some time now (4/5 weeks)i have been getting yellowing leaves that eventually go brown die and drop off it wasnt really a problem as the plant was growing faster than dying but now my leaves are curling upwards at the sides and lots of leaves have brown/yellow dots they also feel pretty dry i am using 400 hps 10" above top pretty sure its not heat stress (mostly lower leaves affected)i am watering as and when needed (when top third of soil is dry)feeding on baby bio liquid at half strength about every other watering maybe less. temp is 75 to 80 lights on/off dont know the ph repotted just before starting 12/12(healthy roots)i know my set up is not ideal but i plan on getting a hydro set up after xmas this is just a tial run through to see the life cycle and what to expect etc but i was still hoping to get some smoke for my efforts oh yeh i have looked (with magnifying glass)for mites etc cant see non anywhere sorry no pics yet i will try and post some soon
    plz dont tell me to check my ph cos i cant afford a meter till after xmas.......................hhheeeeeeeeeeelllp mmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee........................
     
  2. #2 Anony, Nov 29, 2006
    We cannot help you, nor can you help yourself if you do not have the proper tools to test these things, im gonna say it anyway, get a PH kit if you want to save it, you need to know what the PH is. What type of soil is this?
    Also, although most people say 3 weeks is ok to start using nutes, it might be to soon in your case. Ive never used what your using, so I dont know, but possibly too much. Also, please try to break up your words so that it is easier to read. Pics will help us help you!
     
  3. #3 digger*, Nov 29, 2006
    thanks for replying so quick :wave:
    soil is basic potting soil
    plant is over 3 months old only on 12/12 for 3 weeks
    no ph tester till i get some cash£££££££. wher can i buy cheap one ??????????.
    very gratefull for
    any help thanks:smoking:
     
  4. #4 sibannac, Nov 30, 2006
    Hey digger, how compact is your soil, and do you have any perlite mixed in? Babybio is shite, don't use it, it's not designed for weed and is a poor substitute for a decent fertilizer during flower, and it does not contain all the elements your plant needs. You are going to have to spend a little to fix this, but you can do it cheaply.

    You can get a liquid ph test kit from any decent garden or DIY centre for a couple of £s or go to a pet shop and get a ph test kit for aquariums, they are a little bit more expensive though. Get a bloom fertilizer and make sure it contains all the chelated elements, again you can get a couple of litres for around five quid.

    Test your water, and the soil for ph, then you will know if you have a nute lock out because of dodgy ph. Then you can cheaply fix it with either epsom salts or lime for acidic water, or vinegar and lemon juice for alkaline water/soil. Just keep testing the water until you have it PH 6-6.5. You should flush you pots with at the very least three times the amount of corrected water that the pots contain, use 1/4 strength nutes for all the water.

    Good luck dude.
     
  5. #5 digger*, Nov 30, 2006
    thanks sibannac ?
    soil is good 1/3rd perlite
    how do i test soil with ph strips off to get some now
    will post some pics when i find charger for my cam
     
  6. #6 jiggerman78, Nov 30, 2006
    I'm having the same problem as him. My pH is at 6.1,i've been feeding 1/4 nutes and my plant is also 24 days old. My leaves are curling upwards and are developing intevenial chlorosis, while they fall to the sides they are also very brittle and the tips are curled upwards and breaking. I treated with epsom salts but i don't believe that to be the problem only because its getting worse by the day i believe what the problem is Potassium. Any advice?
     
  7. #7 mister2, Nov 30, 2006
    hey digger, you're using baby-bio during flowering? hope not dewd
     
  8. #8 digger*, Nov 30, 2006
    can anyone tell me the best ratio of nutes for flowering ??/??/??
    a good easy to get in uk brand
    by the way thanks for all the replys very helpfull.
    reading it is one thing being told is another
     
  9. #9 Anony, Nov 30, 2006
    Ok, first, does your soil already have nutes in it? It sounds like it doesnt, but gotta make sure your not adding more nutes to nuted soil.
    Never used the PH strips, but I would assume you would water your pot, and test the water runoff that comes out of the bottom. Yea, baby bio sounds like veg nute, not flower, not sure though - ive never used it. Ratio of nutes during flower differ depends on many things.
     
  10. #10 mister2, Nov 30, 2006
    i know baby bio is 14N and the P and K are very low.
    I'm thinking about buying some stuff called hammerhead, and big bloom/bud?
     
  11. #11 digger*, Nov 30, 2006
    just checked label on baby bio 10/4/1.5 no good for flowering then crap
    well this is my first time out to get some good stuff tomorrow
    ph is now sorted now at 5+ was 7+
    i will give her a few days and see how she does before adding nutes
    fingers crossed :rolleyes:
     

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