Leaf curling

[Firsttimmer90]

Yeah and it's only 1 plant curling the taller one looks good this morning after moving them away last night

 

[Firsttimmer90]

What's bleaching ? Another sign of heat stress?

 

[MICHI-CAN]

What's bleaching ? Another sign of heat stress?

The leaf rapidly loses it's color and curls up dead. High and light stress are the most common causes.

 

[onegreenthumb]

The soil ph is low causing the strange leaf curl is my guess

 

[MICHI-CAN]

The soil ph is low causing the strange leaf curl is my guess

I don't think ph cures sunburn. LOL.

 

[Firsttimmer90]

The soil ph is low causing the strange leaf curl is my guess

I've just ordered a pH meter so will be checking that.
From what I've gathered it looks like I've been cooking them

 

[Firsttimmer90]

At 24" now hopefully they will be alright but at least I know now thanks guys
Put them off to the side as much as I could too.
I'll be modifing my cabinet to I think it's a bit small for the light

 

[MICHI-CAN]

That looks way better than yesterday. I hope you are transplanting soon. Those are getting close.

 

[Firsttimmer90]

So I can transplant plants that big that's the next step I was afraid of

 

[MICHI-CAN]

If they're not in flower or autos you can transplant for ever.

 

[Firsttimmer90]

So do I just hold the pot upside down to get it out?
Do I have to worry about losing to much soil?

 

[MICHI-CAN]

Wait until it is time to water. The soil will remain more intact. Gently squeeze the sides of the pot. Invert the pot with the plant stem against your hand between your middle fingers. Should fall right out in your hand. A couple gentle taps on the bottom of the pot if not. I strongly suggest you lighten your soil mix before you do.

 

[Firsttimmer90]

Wait until it is time to water. The soil will remain more intact. Gently squeeze the sides of the pot. Invert the pot with the plant stem against your hand between your middle fingers. Should fall right out in your hand. A couple gentle taps on the bottom of the pot if not. I strongly suggest you lighten your soil mix before you do.

Lighten?

 

[PadawanWarrior]

So I can transplant plants that big that's the next step I was afraid of

I wouldn't transplant those yet. They look pretty small still for those pots. What I do when I transplant, is pre-make the new hole using the old pot or one the same size to limit any shock. Next, I mist the new hole with water and sprinkle a tiny bit of Azos, and a bunch of Mykos. Then gently remove the old pot, mist the root ball and soil, sprinkle a tiny bit of Azos and coat the shit out of it with Mykos, and water them well.

 

[MICHI-CAN]

Get some coco-coire and a bag of medium orchid potting mix. 30% coco, 10% orchid mix and 60% FF. That's my base mix. Soil doesn't compact. Creates air pockets for the roots to breathe and provides numerous amendments.

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I wouldn't transplant those yet. They look pretty small still for those pots. What I do when I transplant, is pre-make the new hole using the old pot or one the same size to limit any shock. Next, I mist the new hole with water and sprinkle a tiny bit of Azos, and a bunch of Mykos. Then gently remove the old pot, mist the root ball and soil, sprinkle a tiny bit of Azos and coat the shit out of it with Mykos, and water them well.

Really?

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Lighten?

I think he means, adding something to lighten the new mix for better aeration, like perlite, pumice, etc, which isn't bad advice. It helps the roots breathe.

 

[Hippieryan]

Neat trick. I had no idea. Thanks for the tip!

Agreed, this is a great bit of advise, I am one of the guys that bought a lot of chemical for testing, wish I read this earlier.

 

[Kassiopeija]

Yeah looking at that article again I says 14" closest for 400w must of just skimmed it and thought I knew what I was talking about .
I've dropped them another 3" .
What height do you recommend? When I get home I'll raise the light some more

Those numbers are for adult plants, young ones in veg can thrive on less... just gradually increase it....

Repot if you need to water every 2 days... usually the plant is twice or thrice as big as the pot (in veg)

u got a digital dimmable ballast?