Some New Issues Cropped up

[lykaboss]

No PH is stable but they are drinking nutes, Well i take that back i mean it can raise say from 5.6 to 5.8 in a few days. but no drastic swings

 

[Muddy]

Even if it's rising slightly, along with the PPM going down indicates that they are underfed. Couple more questions. What is the PPM of your water source and are giving any cal/mag supplement?

 

[lykaboss]

My RO water reads 0 on the PPM meter, and i use CaliMagic for calmag

 

[Muddy]

Last question, how much cal/mag?

 

[lykaboss]

2mls per gallon

 

[Muddy]

Thanks. That's not enough. I would suggest you set your RO to about 125 ppm with cal/mag before you add your nutrients. That will increase your overall PPM a bit. I think you can also go up a bit on the strength of your nutes. I would shoot for around 450 - 500, cal/mag plus nutrients. Keep checking your ppm. If it's still going down the nutes are too week. If it start going up, and the pH goes down, then they are too strong.

 

[Gabro]

Leaf tips turning brown = phosphorus deficiency

Holes = insect damage

Take care!


Image "stolen" from Jorge Cervantes's Ultimate Grow Guide (DVD)


P.S.: Neen oil will prevent insects from eating or putting eggs on it.