... I'm killing my baby...

First-time grower using autoflower seeds. Pretty far along in the growth cycle expecting to harvest in the next couple of weeks.

I read that when growing in soil flushing is a good idea. Pulled my nutes and in flushing with ph balanced water (7.2).

Suddenly the plant is yellowing and dropping leaves. Wasn't worried about the lower fan leaves but now even the upper leaves on the main cola are being affected.

Tips of leaves are curling up. Light source is a good 20in away from the top cola.

Attaching photos for reference.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
 

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Woooh. Ok I was way early on my timeline...

I appreciate that input. Will make sure to get them back on a feeding schedule.
 

JSB99

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Woooh. Ok I was way early on my timeline...

I appreciate that input. Will make sure to get them back on a feeding schedule.
You're seeing nutrient deficiency. Yes, start giving nutes again. Also, a pH of 7.2 is a little high. You want to be more around 6.5. Some nutrients might have trouble travelling through the plant if the pH is out of range. This could also make it look like a deficiency.

When growing in soil, you're supposed to give straight water every other watering, until you get 20% runoff. When flushing, it's not necessary to balance the water.
 

JSB99

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You're seeing nutrient deficiency. Yes, start giving nutes again. Also, a pH of 7.2 is a little high. You want to be more around 6.5. Some nutrients might have trouble travelling through the plant if the pH is out of range. This could also make it look like a deficiency.

When growing in soil, you're supposed to give straight water every other watering, until you get 20% runoff. When flushing, it's not necessary to balance the water.
BTW, I wasn't implying that watering without nutes every other feeding was flushing. I concur, don't flush :)
 
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