Twisting up in Toronto
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Summary
I was given some seeds from a friend in Quebec and I wanted to grow them this winter, cut some clones, sex them, and plant baby girls outside in the spring.
About one month after sprouting the older leaves started yellowing. I flushed then first thing, and gave them only water for a week, it only got worse and spread to more plants.
It got so bad it looked that all the plants would die for certain, so I cut all the growth shoots from all the plants, and got them started on rooting. The remains of the plants went into 12/12 light, hoping I might catch a glimpse of their sexes before they died.
The baby cuttings, although showing signs of rooting, have followed their parents in this yellowing and dyeing of the leaves. They have only gotten water (2 weeks) until a few days ago when they received nutrition from a foliar spray of Foxfarm Growbig at 1/2 teaspoon per gallon (rec. dose).
All advice and opinions are welcome, but those with supporting information will be especially appreciated.
What Strain is it?
Guerilla's Gusto, TNR, Shaman and Durban Poison.
Is it Indica, Sativa or Hybrid? What percentages?
Hybrid, mostly Sativa (Outdoor Strains)
How Many Plants?
Originally ten, but when those plants died of the same thing I cut all the shoots to try to clone, now about 50 cuttings only left.
Is it in Vegetative or Flowering Stage?
Vegetative.
If in Vegetative Stage... How Long?
The seed sprouted on the parents about 2 months ago in December. The cuttings where taken from them 2 weeks ago.
Indoor or Outdoor?
Growing Indoor, outdoor strains.
Soil or Hydro?
Soil. I think the initial mixture was poor. It was topsoil from a local nursery, cut with perlite. During waterings, the water moved through the container and out the bottom, and soil looked "moist / muddy". I am switching to 1 part Schultz Premium Potting Soil plus and 2 parts Schultz Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss.
If Soil... What Size Pot?
7 gallon plastic garbage can (the kitchen type) with holes drilled in the bottom for irrigation.
Size (Wattage) of Light? How Many?
One duel bulb ballast with (2) t12-40 Watt bulbs; 4 foot length (I had 1 of these lights per 5 parent plants during their initial veg. stage).
Is it Air Cooled?
No.
Temperature of Room/Cabinet?
68° Fahrenheit (20° Celsius) to 78° Fahrenheit (25.5° Celsius). Mean temperature of house.
PH of Medium or Reservoir?
Haven't got the equipment to test PH yet.
Any Pests?
Yes. I noticed small black flies hanging around, but not the leaves. I did notice the bugs crawling in the soil. I treated them with Garden Dust and Schultz insect spray (as directed).
How Often are you Watering?
4 out of 7 days a week.
Type and Strength of Fertilizers used?
Initially I used Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed, I used a 1/2 capful to a gallon of water, and feed them twice a week with this (recommended is 1 capful once a week). I gave them straight (unchecked) tap water waterings in between feedings.
When the very first leaves began to yellow, more than a month ago, I thought perhaps they were not getting the right nutrients, so I changed to Foxfarm Growbig. I fed them at 3/4 teaspoon per gallon, 3x a week, with water in between.
Size or Square Footage of Room?
The grow area is about 10 square feet, the room it is in is about 20x20 feet. 5 out of ten for ventilation.
I was given some seeds from a friend in Quebec and I wanted to grow them this winter, cut some clones, sex them, and plant baby girls outside in the spring.
About one month after sprouting the older leaves started yellowing. I flushed then first thing, and gave them only water for a week, it only got worse and spread to more plants.
It got so bad it looked that all the plants would die for certain, so I cut all the growth shoots from all the plants, and got them started on rooting. The remains of the plants went into 12/12 light, hoping I might catch a glimpse of their sexes before they died.
The baby cuttings, although showing signs of rooting, have followed their parents in this yellowing and dyeing of the leaves. They have only gotten water (2 weeks) until a few days ago when they received nutrition from a foliar spray of Foxfarm Growbig at 1/2 teaspoon per gallon (rec. dose).
All advice and opinions are welcome, but those with supporting information will be especially appreciated.
What Strain is it?
Guerilla's Gusto, TNR, Shaman and Durban Poison.
Is it Indica, Sativa or Hybrid? What percentages?
Hybrid, mostly Sativa (Outdoor Strains)
How Many Plants?
Originally ten, but when those plants died of the same thing I cut all the shoots to try to clone, now about 50 cuttings only left.
Is it in Vegetative or Flowering Stage?
Vegetative.
If in Vegetative Stage... How Long?
The seed sprouted on the parents about 2 months ago in December. The cuttings where taken from them 2 weeks ago.
Indoor or Outdoor?
Growing Indoor, outdoor strains.
Soil or Hydro?
Soil. I think the initial mixture was poor. It was topsoil from a local nursery, cut with perlite. During waterings, the water moved through the container and out the bottom, and soil looked "moist / muddy". I am switching to 1 part Schultz Premium Potting Soil plus and 2 parts Schultz Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss.
If Soil... What Size Pot?
7 gallon plastic garbage can (the kitchen type) with holes drilled in the bottom for irrigation.
Size (Wattage) of Light? How Many?
One duel bulb ballast with (2) t12-40 Watt bulbs; 4 foot length (I had 1 of these lights per 5 parent plants during their initial veg. stage).
Is it Air Cooled?
No.
Temperature of Room/Cabinet?
68° Fahrenheit (20° Celsius) to 78° Fahrenheit (25.5° Celsius). Mean temperature of house.
PH of Medium or Reservoir?
Haven't got the equipment to test PH yet.
Any Pests?
Yes. I noticed small black flies hanging around, but not the leaves. I did notice the bugs crawling in the soil. I treated them with Garden Dust and Schultz insect spray (as directed).
How Often are you Watering?
4 out of 7 days a week.
Type and Strength of Fertilizers used?
Initially I used Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed, I used a 1/2 capful to a gallon of water, and feed them twice a week with this (recommended is 1 capful once a week). I gave them straight (unchecked) tap water waterings in between feedings.
When the very first leaves began to yellow, more than a month ago, I thought perhaps they were not getting the right nutrients, so I changed to Foxfarm Growbig. I fed them at 3/4 teaspoon per gallon, 3x a week, with water in between.
Size or Square Footage of Room?
The grow area is about 10 square feet, the room it is in is about 20x20 feet. 5 out of ten for ventilation.
