Help Please - Indoor Roma/ Peppers

still_smoked said:

Hello fellow growers,

I am in need of help me kindly asking for assistance please. I have some indoor plants that seem to be having issues growing.

Plants all sprouted about the same time. they appear to have locked out or just stop growing.

I have 3 pepper plants and 2 tomatillos and 1 roma in a 2x4 tent.

Light: 600 w HLG RSpec LED

Soil: biobizz light mix

Nutrients: Gaia green fertilize
4-4-4 / 2-8-4 blend (70/30)

Water: RO Ph 6.5


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Roma, A lot of bottom leaf damage and has not grown much over the past few weeks.

my peppers seemed to have stopped growing as well.
I transferred them to a one gallon pot and since then don’t seem to be getting any bigger.

Compared to one that has been kept in seedling pot

Any help is appreciated please!

thank you

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LEDHabitat420 said:

@still_smoked Your pictures are not loading this morning. A few questions. How old are your plants? Does your soil have nutrients in it? How and how often do you water?

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thecosmicgoat said:

600w led in a 2x4 closet for seedlings seems like alot of light. Maybe that's as problem.

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LEDHabitat420 said:

I think the lights are very strong for the young plants. I would also just water for a few weeks and then only feed nutrients once every 2-3 weeks. The plants will tell you when. I would also water a bit more often. The soil looks very dry.

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still_smoked said:

I figured something with the light. It’s weird bc my cannabis plants are taking off in the same tent. But the Roma is struggling. I figured since it was full sun plant it could handle same as cannabis

Maybe I’ll get some shade clothes and see if that helps

I’m using dry amend nutrients and have not top dressed since potted. It’s almost that time to though.

I’ve been trying to avoid the new grower mistake by over watering. I heard it’s easier to recover from thirsty plants then over watered ones

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LEDHabitat420 said:

Cannabis is one of the most light hungry plants on the planet. It takes a lot less light energy to grow veggies and greens. That being said, with cannabis, the more light you give them, the more nutrients they want and need.
Watering is tricky, you don't want the soil like a swamp, just nice and moist. Don't let it completely dry out for too long. The plants will let you know right away, sometimes hours, when they need water.
Nutrients: I typically don't feed my veggies until they are at least 4 weeks old. Then only feed them very little every 2 weeks or so. Feed them a slightly higher concentration during the flower and fruit stage, but not necessarily more frequently. They need less than you think. With patience you will gain experience to grow awesome fruits and vegetables.

The right LED light that does not overpower the plants will also mean that the plants need less water and nutrients.

I hope this makes sense.
Best,

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still_smoked said:

It did! Thank you very much. So basically I’m needing to dial in on the environment.

I appreciate the time and information! Thank you!

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LEDHabitat420 said:

Anytime! You're welcome.

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PadawanWarrior said:

Welcome to RIU. You have good advice.

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