Concerned Newbie; Is my plant okay ?

[CappY]

Thanks. I did try adding some last feeding, but wondering why the burnt tips if she's hungry? I thought that was nute burn. Can see it clearly in the third picture

 

[Waira]

Hey CappY- looks like further progression of N defc., and as the leaf gets tapped, other nute's are being scavenged before the leaf croaks,...as it does this, other defc. symptoms can appear; since we can't get any NKP data on the nute's, it's a craps shoot to make recommendations,... best thing to try is an even blend of grow and bloom nutes for a week or so, and see if that helps, then switch back to full bloom,.... unfortunately, foliar is pretty much out now, this far into blooming,... I recall a site mentor, Muddy, has used pure ammonia (cleaning product) in a dilute spray to fix N defc.,... forgot the dilution, but I'll ask for future ref',.... I blame the nutrients and soil for this, Cap, not you-- I know you're trying your best with limited, dicey products! My SEA friend likely had been using the same or similar (fish based) nutes, along with an orchid fert' for P-K boosting,..with mixed results,... What pH meter did you get? An Accurate 8, or "knock-off" that's essentially the same, just without that brand name? ... readings look okay, so taking them as a reasonable estimate, together with the symptoms, I don't think there's a pH lockout thing going on here,...N has a robust availability range,... too much K can cause uptake issues, but no signs of P-tox either, so there's that.... meantime, keep feeding her, like I suggested above, and let her ripen as best as can be done,... fans will continue to be depleted, part of which, you know, is normal too,... ***.... I realize there's danger in getting stuff sent to you, besides BF'ing costs!...Best bet is to import that Dyna-grow, or if it's available, something in a dry, concentrated type, like Sea Grow (GrowMore brand), grow and bloom formulas,.. fine product, inexpensive, concentrated stuff,... that way, even if you're getting hammered on the import pricing, at least what you do get will go a long way! ...

 

[CappY]

Thank you for the detailed response, Waira. And thanks again for your previous advice. Everyone is saying N deficiency, so I will trust your experienced eyes and try to feed more Nitrogen.


I couldn't fine an Accurate 8 on the local equivalent of Amazon.com. The brand I got is called Sinomeasure Soli-pH tester. Supposed to be for any solids (soil, meat, cheese, oils etc.). I checked out a LOT of different brands and their site seemed to be the most reputable.
Readings were in a good range, but keep in mind they were taken after two feedings with baking soda mixed in.

One interesting note I found while doing some research was a post on another forum about how the same brand of molasses I am using was dropping pH'd water down to 5, so I wont completely rule out pH just yet.

I am definitely going to go with better nutrients and soil next grow. I was thinking either the Dyna-Gro/Bloom combo or a GH GO box, but I will also check out the GrowMore products. I'm sure the dry stuff will save a lot on the overseas shipping costs. I have questions about soil, but will save those for another forum.

Thanks everyone, for the advice !