Assistance Needed Diagnosing

Ok, so.. plan is:
pots are light, lights are off.
2pm Watering at lights on, carries me probably to tuesday afternoon, switch back to feeding schedule, aimed at <800ppm 1.5-1.6ec, = ~1100mark on 700 scale. Shooting for 5.8-6.0 ph to help bring back under 6.2 (based on last 6.37 test) *

Does that sound reasonable? If im understanding this right

* figure this constantly fluctuates slightly

Growinmitties said:

Ok, so.. plan is:
pots are light, lights are off.
2pm Watering at lights on, carries me probably to tuesday afternoon, switch back to feeding schedule, aimed at <800ppm 1.5-1.6ec, = ~1100mark on 700 scale. Shooting for 5.8-6.0 ph to help bring back under 6.2 (based on last 6.37 test) *

Does that sound reasonable? If im understanding this right

* figure this constantly fluctuates slightly

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If they have to much nitrogen I would give them at least 2 waterings without food. I think 1 watering with just water would do little tom solve the excess nitrogen problem. Another thing you should check is how much are you letting the soil dry. Be letting it dry to much you increase the alkalinity in soil(not the same as ph) and that can reduce nutrient intake. Maybe you could also change to a low nitrogen and high phosphorus formula. But don't abuse on it high P can be toxic to plants. With respect to soli temps being low I don't know any reference for the exact number. Heating a grow room is a lot easier than bringing the temps down. For example you could add a dehumidifier, humidifier or put a timer on you extractor depending on your situation without needing to invest in a heater and the electric cost that it brings with it.

You could also make the low temps work to your advantage. You could do a closed room installation and add Co2. That would definitely bring the temps up and the Co2 could help with the yield.

andymex said:

You could also make the low temps work to your advantage. You could do a closed room installation and add Co2. That would definitely bring the temps up and the Co2 could help with the yield.

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Hehe ill be honest, thats a bit advanced for me still,
Likely simple, but the wifey holds the cards on that one lol.

Watered earliet today for the plants. Ill squeeze a 2nd watering in before feeding again later this week, see how that pans out. Seems to have stalled the progression so far at the very least. Keeping an eye.

Growinmitties said:

Hehe ill be honest, thats a bit advanced for me still,
Likely simple, but the wifey holds the cards on that one lol.

Watered earliet today for the plants. Ill squeeze a 2nd watering in before feeding again later this week, see how that pans out. Seems to have stalled the progression so far at the very least. Keeping an eye.

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I think the low temps are hurting you bad !!!!
Could you add a heater ?

andymex said:

If they have to much nitrogen I would give them at least 2 waterings without food. I think 1 watering with just water would do little tom solve the excess nitrogen problem. Another thing you should check is how much are you letting the soil dry. Be letting it dry to much you increase the alkalinity in soil(not the same as ph) and that can reduce nutrient intake. Maybe you could also change to a low nitrogen and high phosphorus formula. But don't abuse on it high P can be toxic to plants. With respect to soli temps being low I don't know any reference for the exact number. Heating a grow room is a lot easier than bringing the temps down. For example you could add a dehumidifier, humidifier or put a timer on you extractor depending on your situation without needing to invest in a heater and the electric cost that it brings with it.

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I usually wait until the soil meter hits from moist to dry before watering/feeding. Should i catch it a bit earlier than that? Its usually before any kind of thirst wilt.

Ill be keeping an eye on soil ph for the next few wrrks anyways, give me a little more varied test results around the pot to check.

Dehumidifier in the works, but got some other house problems that gotta take precedence. Keeps it interesting at least lol.

Thanks

andymex said:

I think the low temps are hurting you bad !!!!
Could you add a heater ?

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Can add, but i really dont trust leaving it unattended. I work long hours. If winter grows will suffer a bit of yield for peace of mind, i think thats the reality ill be faced with. Im sure the spring/summer will bring better conditions (and likely a new host of issues)

Sorry, feels bad having to shoot down good ideas that'll help. Personal priorities in the way for now..

Closing out this thread.
Thanks for the help guys/.

Following up, in case anyone had a similar issue and wants to know how this fared.



Honestly, chose to ignore temps. It might be brushing a bit lower than I'd aim for, but not overly concerned on this go round, maybe next winter.

Ended up doing a 4th round of 'flushing' low feed. Problems havent progressed, so im happy enough. Just gonna be keeping the remaining feeds at pretty much a 1-1.5-1.5 set for the remainder 2ml/gal of each, or lower until finished.

Buds are getting along nicely, would've liked to see more frosting, but it's still packing on, just the waiting for now.
Strain says 8 week flowering, but ive got mutliple labels for the strain from same company, all different details :/

Just keeping an eye for changes. Pistils indicate close, but theres are still a fair amount of white hairs gowing throughout.
i definitely want something more precise for trichs. just the cheapo "30"x . . .

Just trying to keep 'er steady, and being patient.
And to remember not to leave them close to lights overnight.. lol.. again..
tasty af though, one lemoney-pine, the other tastes like fruity pebbles.

Looking forward to harvest, just to get the next ones started, and implement everything I've learned so far.