What's going in here? Need help!

[PeachezNchron]

Hey there!! Fought some overwatering issues a few weeks ago, everything seems to be bouncing back okay. But now I've noticed this happening to the sides of a few leaves, wondering what is going on? Temps are nominal about 75-77, humidity is around 40-50% goes up a bit more after waterings. I have a small circulation fan going, a 4 bulb t5 that I had about 6 inches above, raised to about a foot because they didn't seem to like how close it was. Seeing what happens there. I've but them in a half and half mix of promix with micos, and Gaia green living soil blend. Watering once the soil dries out, not too dry but dry enough. Is this overfeeding due to the living soil? Heat stress? The sides of a couple leaves looked like they were curling up but that as since going away...trying to narrow down every possibility. Please help! Thanks in advance. I've posted the ingredients list of the Gaia green soil, other than those two leaves (one on each) developing that brown, dying look on the side of them, I don't know what else it could be? Anything that they need that I'm not giving them? Should I raise the light for till they adjust to it properly? Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[PeachezNchron]

I've also posted a picture of the soil ingredients, I am not adding any extra nutrients than what is already available in the soil. Someone told me that this may be a potassium deficiency, is this the gas. Should I raise my pH? I watered between 5.8-6.3 I can't remember now 100%. Will they bounce back you think? I've just been giving it r.o water, and that's it. Should I give it potassium suppliment? All answers are appreciated. Also I have just transplanted them into these 2 gallon pots about over a week ago, maybe it's just them adjusting still??

 

[PeachezNchron]

Oh and I also forgot to mention that they have been in 24 hours light this whole time until a few days ago, now they are 18/6. Perhaps this had something to do with it as well

 

[Dutchman1]

Looks like a little rot to me. Maybe from the overwatering earlier on? Your ph range should run around 5.8-6.8 in soil I believe. I try to water mine around 6.3- 6.5. Sometimes a little lower, sometimes a little higher. The soil should have all you need for plants that age. You shouldn't have to add anything.

 

[D.A.A.S.69]

Morning Peach, I'm thinking you are having watering problems, at least it looks like overwatering, to me.
When you water are you getting run-off, out of the bottom of your pots ? What's the ph of your run-off ?
Your new growth looks fine to me, .

 

[PeachezNchron]

Thanks for the info so far guys! I have a meter and check my pH when watering. I try to keep it between that range, I'm going to try a 6.3-6.5 with this soild I'm using and see of that helps, I was in the 5.8 range last time. I haven't given any water in a few days and just letting it do it's thing. You're right I'm sure about the issues just showing from the overwatering still. I'll cut back on the watering and let em take in what's there. I have not watered untill there is drainage out the bottom as of yet as I didn't think they needed this much since they has just been transplanted. Should I do that to help flush a bit and check the pH of runoff? So everythings looks like it will live iyo? thanks

 

[PeachezNchron]

Here's some pictures I've just taken, let me know what you think. They seem to be bouncing back. Looks like a few tips are burnt, possible because the soil mix is a tad too strong for them? I did a half and half, maybe I should of done a 1-2 ratio. Will they adjust to this? Tbh they look better than yesterday

 

[D.A.A.S.69]

Morning Peachez, you plants look fine to me, the new growth too, possibly getting not so wet anymore, roots don't like sitting in that water, they suffocate.
Another thing is that Supersoil that you are using that Green Gaia ? If it is if you water to run-off you are washing away all of the nutrients in it.
Looking good if you ask me. Keep up the good
work.
Yes next time you water to run-off catch a little and check the ph of that.

 

[PeachezNchron]

Good morning good sir/or madamme lol. Thanks, so just water not too often with a good pH and they'll be good eh? Glad to hear! I figured that if I were to make it run off too often it wouldn't be too helpful, getting rid of the nutrients in the soil and all. Yes though next time I'll give it a good soak and test the run off. If you have any other suggestions or comments don't hesitate. Did you notice the burnt tips as well? Not too bad but something to keep an eye on I'm sure?

 

[D.A.A.S.69]

Hello ,yes I saw the tips, that ain't nothin to worry about, But what kind of nutrients are you using. Your gonna need some.
And when you water, before you do, pick up your pot, it should be very light weight, after you give them a good watering, pick up your pot again, it's gonna be really lots heavier this time, now do not water again until your pot is light weight again, it's that simple. Easy to catch on to.
And when you water, go real slow, so the whole pot of soil gets soaked.
Good luck Peachez, it's lots of fun growing
ain't it.
Oh yeah, I don't know nothin about those t5s, how close they should be, maybe someone that knows will pop in pretty soon.

 

[PeachezNchron]

I'm just using the soil blend ATM, but I have Dutch nurtient formula for veg and bloom. Are you saying I'll need some later on? Or right away? I'm sure you mean later on but just checking..yah I love it, just never had such issues before untill the past few times. Trying different things and such

 

[D.A.A.S.69]

Yeah, they still pretty an green, right now, but later on you are gonna need some, but its easy to tell when they need some, You been doing a good job, looks to me like so far, just keep your ph going in right, and you will be fine.