My babies aren't growing HELP

[traceytenik]

I am growing a Big Cheese auto and Northern Lights x Big Bud auto. These plants are 3 and 2 weeks old respectively. I have had many issues with these plants and now they seem to be stunted and will not grow. I am growing them outside in pots. The weather has been very crazy. They were soaked in a torrential rain storm, which caused the soil and plants to sink low into the pots. Then temperatures went into the 90's and 100's for a week., and then it rained for a week so they got no sunlight I currently have them outside in the sun with temperatures in the low 90's. What should I do? I want my babies to grow, flourish and give some nice buds. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

[joe9000]

more than likely overwatered at some point!!

 

[pulpoinspace]

well what soil are you using for starters?

 

[ttystikk]

So far, so good. They are alive, so it could be worse!

 

[OldMedUser]

That soil looks like solid clay so I'd get something that breathes and scoop her into a new pot with better drainage. A big spoon should get it's tiny rootball in one bite.

Good luck.

 

[hotrodharley]

It looks like you need a proper spectrum light actually. What are you using?

 

[hotrodharley]

Also unless you live somewhere it freezes early don’t mess with autos.

 

[bigbillyrocka]

I've got to agree with @OldMedUser , the soil looks extremely compacted.

Not to mention they need some nutrients at a weakened ratio to get them started.

Try adding some perlite to the soil and some coco. Or, do as I do and only use coco and perlite (they'll need watering 2 times a day, minimum and 3 times in a hot temperate zone, like mine in Northern Nevada).

 

[ErnieBlues]

I am growing a Big Cheese auto and Northern Lights x Big Bud auto. These plants are 3 and 2 weeks old respectively. I have had many issues with these plants and now they seem to be stunted and will not grow. I am growing them outside in pots. The weather has been very crazy. They were soaked in a torrential rain storm, which caused the soil and plants to sink low into the pots. Then temperatures went into the 90's and 100's for a week., and then it rained for a week so they got no sunlight I currently have them outside in the sun with temperatures in the low 90's. What should I do? I want my babies to grow, flourish and give some nice buds. All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.View attachment 4343191 View attachment 4343191 View attachment 4343192 View attachment 4343200 View attachment 4343201

over watered and shock peaks, rain cold back upto to high temps then back down.

repot them and bring them inside, or watch weather reports on google :/

 

[OldMedUser]

I didn't even notice that they are autos so don't expect a lot.

With a delayed start like they have had they won't amount to much. They need plenty of room and good media from day 1 to grow to any size.

 

[Logan Burke]

It looks like you need a proper spectrum light actually. What are you using?

I think that he is outside for the most part, or maybe I'm misunderstanding his post lol. But he did mention the previous week that there was little to no direct light.

Also unless you live somewhere it freezes early don’t mess with autos.

I agree, with how sensitives auto's are they can be more difficult to do outdoors than photo's. Totally do-able, and depending on climate zone I'm sure many can, but the problem with auto's is that they're prone to being stunted more easily than photo's. Particularly when there is trauma to the root zone, I've had many seedlings stall out due to the roots being disturbed. I wouldn't expect the full potential from your auto, but I'm sure you can salvage something if you act quickly Just be very careful if you transplant her as OldMedUser suggested, which it will definitely need.

 

[traceytenik]

more than likely overwatered at some point!!

Yes, it was caught in a torrential rain storm.

 

[traceytenik]

So

well what soil are you using for starters?

Soil mix- Manure, compost, clay and bark chips.

 

[traceytenik]

That soil looks like solid clay so I'd get something that breathes and scoop her into a new pot with better drainage. A big spoon should get it's tiny rootball in one bite.

Good luck.

I live in Thailand, so most outdoor grow mediums are going to dry up and look like something it's not. Thank you for advice.

 

[traceytenik]

It looks like you need a proper spectrum light actually. What are you using?

Sunlight

 

[traceytenik]

over watered and shock peaks, rain cold back upto to high temps then back down.

repot them and bring them inside, or watch weather reports on google :/

I'm sorry, I should have typed high 90's. It never gets cold here. Thanks for advice

 

[traceytenik]

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I've got to agree with @OldMedUser , the soil looks extremely compacted.

Not to mention they need some nutrients at a weakened ratio to get them started.

Try adding some perlite to the soil and some coco. Or, do as I do and only use coco and perlite (they'll need watering 2 times a day, minimum and 3 times in a hot temperate zone, like mine in Northern Nevada).

Thanks for advice.

 

[hotrodharley]

So

Soil mix- Manure, compost, clay and bark chips.

Leave out the clay and the bark. Bark attracts tons of types of insects. Clay sucks for growing anything. Straight compost and some aged manure will be fine.

 

[traceytenik]

I think that he is outside for the most part, or maybe I'm misunderstanding his post lol. But he did mention the previous week that there was little to no direct light.

I agree, with how sensitives auto's are they can be more difficult to do outdoors than photo's. Totally do-able, and depending on climate zone I'm sure many can, but the problem with auto's is that they're prone to being stunted more easily than photo's. Particularly when there is trauma to the root zone, I've had many seedlings stall out due to the roots being disturbed. I wouldn't expect the full potential from your auto, but I'm sure you can salvage something if you act quickly Just be very careful if you transplant her as OldMedUser suggested, which it will definitely need.

I live in a tropical zone. Won't transplanting cause even more stress?

 

[Logan Burke]

It will cause more stress, but it's worth the risk of stressing them out as opposed to leaving them in a medium they can't grow in. If you're very gentle and easy, you can do it with pretty minimal shock.