New Grower FoS JackAuto - First Grow - Need Help Please

[Porky]

So I have been a bit hesitant to post, but now I feel desperate and finally gave in.

I am at roughly 6 weeks from seed and I have a problem. Maybe not a problem but I surely have no idea what I am looking at or how to correct. I have seen all the guides to plant problems and have them saved, but I just don't feel confident in my diagnosis.

-I use tap water and let it sit 24hr
-PH 6.6-6.7 each time I water
-FoxFarm Ocean
-1.7 gal pots
-FoxFarm trio gave them 1/4 equivalent of the week 5 of feeding schedule(Big,Grow,Tiger) I did this 2.5 weeks ago, only once. I have had two plain watering since then. Yes, I know the plants are super weak when it comes to nutrients, but "I want more" got the best of me. Last week I added some Cal/Mag at the soil level, which I hear takes awhile and might not benefit me, next grow it will....

Any help would be great, or just a point in the right direction.

Thanks!

 

[The Squid]

Welcome welcome. Shoot over to the Intros section and let everyone know you've arrived.

What lights are you using?
How often are you watering?
Almost looks like it wants some N, but it seems to just be the top part of the plant suffering. Overall, you're doing pretty good.

 

[Porky]

Thanks for the reply, and all the help you give here, pretty sure I've seen a few posts by you during my research.

I water when the pots feel really light.

I'm using a used two year old 180w Advanced LED from a really really lucky craigslist buy..... very happy with it even though I have nothing to compare it.

Thanks again!!

 

[The Squid]

You're welcome and I'm sure you've seen me about these here parts. This is my second home. Are you checking runoff Ph or have a good soil Ph meter?

 

[namvet25]

Sguid is right,looks like it needs some nitrogen.I would also increase the dose to half strenth and feed at least every other watering.I would give her a good dose of veg nutes next watering and after that start your flower nutes.At that size she will be using more nutes and more frequent watering. You said you added cal-mag at soil level,what type of cal-mag is it? You should be using the liguid cal and add it to your nute water so it reaches the root zone.:smokebuds:

 

[Porky]

The Squid, I checked runoff about 1 week after first signs of flower. It appeared to be at 6.9-7.0 (I need to keep better notes)... I did a flush after that with 6.5 in hopes it would stabilize. I haven't checked it since.

Thanks for the input namvet25. I picked up a box of Dolomite Lime by Growmore, I had trouble finding it but the local nursery had that. I understand it is more for the long term I guess, and the liquid Cal/Mag is nice to know about.

 

[The Squid]

Keep in mind that the lime will raise your Ph so watch out on that. You're better off with a cal/mag liquid feed like Nammy stated. :thumbs: Or molasses and epsom salt works fine too. 1 T. each to a gallon of warm water to dissolve it real good. Let cool, ph and use.

 

[Porky]

Thanks again guys, super fast responses!!!

I will get back on track, and update you all in a few. Take Care

 

[Porky]

Plant is looking way better, well still a bit on the light green side, but defiantly looks better! I took some advice and upped the nutes. Showing more and more good stuff each day.

*Also, it gained some height

 

[Autosynthesis]

She's really looking nice. Keep it up. I have two FOS easy cheeses going and a jack auto for another time so ill keep an eye on this. I'm using fox farm as well. Best of luck!