Also they looked light which was the reason I started the nutes when I did start and have had a lightish look most of the time
Otherwise, the run-off method using a pH meter is the alternative, and can be a poor one in general because it's prone to measurement errors,.. but if you follow this guide and calculation, it'll give a decent enough reading- https://www.autoflower.org/threads/another-quickie-reference-for-run-off-testing-and-ph-estimation.41733/#post-928975