Flushed 6.0 runoff 7.0

[goldenbags]

I've been using Advanced nutrients PH perfect and was feeding too often and started to see some leaves growing twisted and some leaves not looking so healthy. Yesterday I flushed with ph6.0 and run off was 7.0-7.2. Today they were looking good. Do I need to flush again to try to lower pf run off or do I just continue feed ph water until run off lowers? My first grow not too sure what to do. Any advice would much appreciated!

 

[Fallguy111]

Just going off of the information you presented by saying "today they look good" I'd say you're good to go.

 

[goldenbags]

If the Ph runoff is still around 7.0 and I flushed with 6.0, do I need to get the runoff lower before I start feeding nutes again? And if I do, would I feed the plant water with a lower ph than 6 to try to balance the run off?

 

[J232]

What medium? If it’s coco or peat/promix, I would not bother checking runoff. Twisted leaves could be a ph swing issue. Pics and medium type would help.

 

[goldenbags]

What medium? If it’s coco or peat/promix, I would not bother checking runoff. Twisted leaves could be a ph swing issue. Pics and medium type would help.

Hi Thanks for reply. I'm using a "super premium soil mix" Lsd-25 Auto, Day 38, Day temp 25c Night temp 21c RH 50%, Mars hydro tsw-2000 led.
1st 2 pics were 2 days ago, 3rd is after flush yesterday, 4th is today.

 

[goldenbags]

*the light is at 70% and 19-20inches above canopy

 

[J232]

I don’t do soil, a soil guy will have to chime in as far as runoff or remedy. I don’t see a huge problem and would suspect ph swing or a change in ph is to blame for the bit of twist and leaf damage. AN ph perfect is not great in my experiences, there are better options and easier mediums.

I don’t have any advice for your led light.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Hi Thanks for reply. I'm using a "super premium soil mix" Lsd-25 Auto, Day 38, Day temp 25c Night temp 21c RH 50%, Mars hydro tsw-2000 led.
1st 2 pics were 2 days ago, 3rd is after flush yesterday, 4th is today.

Your soil is buffering the pH. What have you been feeding?

 

[goldenbags]

Your soil is buffering the pH. What have you been feeding?

advanced nutrients ph perfect. micro-grow-bloom. vodoo juice, b-52, calmag. I was feeding everyday following a schedule i found online 1ml/l not knowing I should of been watering in between feeds

 

[7CardBud]

Kinda expanding on what J232 said...your making things more complicated by feeding hydro style nutes in soil. They perform much better and are easier to control in a buffered peat mix.
Those small plants are in a good amount of super soil and you have been dumping the hydro salts on them regularly. My humble advice would be give plain water for 7-10 days and see how they respond.

 

[goldenbags]

Kinda expanding on what J232 said...your making things more complicated by feeding hydro style nutes in soil. They perform much better and are easier to control in a buffered peat mix.
Those small plants are in a good amount of super soil and you have been dumping the hydro salts on the regularly. My humble advice would be give plain water for 7-10 days and see how they respond.

Yeah definitely learning along the way..my first attempt, i picked these nutes thinking it was going to be the easiest way and i wouldnt have to check ph...not realizing that they were hydro nutes...Also I'm using RO water, what ph should i water them at 6.0 - 6.5?

 

[7CardBud]

Yeah definitely learning along the way..my first attempt, i picked these nutes thinking it was going to be the easiest way and i wouldnt have to check ph...not realizing that they were hydro nutes...Also I'm using RO water, what ph should i water them at 6.0 - 6.5?

Dump it in as is, RO water is usually around 6.5 anyway.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Yeah definitely learning along the way..my first attempt, i picked these nutes thinking it was going to be the easiest way and i wouldnt have to check ph...not realizing that they were hydro nutes...Also I'm using RO water, what ph should i water them at 6.0 - 6.5?

I'd do plain water for a bit like 7 card said. But why are you using RO? Is your tap water no good?

 

[goldenbags]

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I'd do plain water for a bit like 7 card said. But why are you using RO? Is your tap water no good?

the tap water is ph 7.4 .I just thought tap water wouldn't be so good because of chlorine and it's recommended to use ro with these nutes...but really I have no idea..

 

[Thundercat]

If the nutes call for RO keep using RO.

Advance nutrients is known to recommend to heavy of a feed schedule.

Your plants look pretty decent really. I would just cut back the feed you are giving to every other watering like you already mentioned.

 

[E61@@]

Kinda expanding on what J232 said...your making things more complicated by feeding hydro style nutes in soil. They perform much better and are easier to control in a buffered peat mix.
Those small plants are in a good amount of super soil and you have been dumping the hydro salts on them regularly. My humble advice would be give plain water for 7-10 days and see how they respond.

Feeding WAY TOO MUCH. I use the EXACT product. When they say 5, you feed 3. When they say any amount, go lower & Feed Every 3 days but water heavy every other day. Flush with Flawless for a couple of days ONLY when you start seeing Fairly significant issues. This coul be up to 3 times during the complete grow. However, since you have flushed intermediately, you dont flush before harvest! No need. 61 years old & have seen it since 1972. Just my opinion

 

[E61@@]

Feeding WAY TOO MUCH. I use the EXACT product. When they say 5, you feed 3. When they say any amount, go lower & Feed Every 3 days but water heavy every other day. Flush with Flawless for a couple of days ONLY when you start seeing Fairly significant issues. This coul be up to 3 times during the complete grow. However, since you have flushed intermediately, you dont flush before harvest! No need. 61 years old & have seen it since 1972. Just my opinion

 

[E61@@]

Thats how yours should look. STRESS YOUR GURLS !!!

 

[E61@@]

Thats how yours should look. STRESS YOUR GURLS !!!

Also, Try to use RAINWATER (lake, river, pond). Get a decent water pump (30 bucks) and fill 20-30 of those gallon water jugs. The rain has ALL the micro nutrients you need on top of the Advanced micro gro bloom. It Really Helps

 

[E61@@]

Also, Try to use RAINWATER (lake, river, pond). Get a decent water pump (30 bucks) and fill 20-30 of those gallon water jugs. The rain has ALL the micro nutrients you need on top of the Advanced micro gro bloom. It Really Helps

And throw in some iguana juice & Mikes OG Tea. You’ll be fine. It takes about 2 grows to start getting the timing stages skrate. Good Luck to you all !!