FLUSHED
I had to flush the ladies again. Second time since July, guess it was coming. The plants were showing signs of calcium deficiency. The PH in the run off last week was 7.2, so I really wasn't thinking lock out at the time and I added in some al/Mag. When I watered yesterday, I had PH coming back at 6.2 and the source water was 6.5, so I knew right then I had Ca and Mg lockout.... sigh... what a hobby...
Two of the plants started to show the shiny crinkle in the leaves so I took all 5 plants to the shower and hit each one with 3 gallons of tap water. The run off looked like tea at first but in the end it was clear. I'm hoping the lime and my tap's 7.0 PH keeps the ph level up. When I do a salt/nute flush I don't bother with Ph readings, my goal is just to leech the soil. I'll be feeding and analyzing run off tomorrow. Calcium is very important to plant growth. I think I may start using tap water because this is twice Ca and Mg have been locked out in this grow. I should have top dressed all plants with lime when Runt had this same very issue 2 weeks ago.
I have lowered the lights to about 6" above the plants and they are on a 18/6 cycle.
The seedlings are looking great, I'll be transplanting them soon into a nice hot, nute rich soil. I'm hoping my experience with the first batch will allow this second batch to catch up quickly in growth so I can flower them together. If it means delaying flowering for plants 1-5, then oh well. I haven't smoked weed in 2 months now anyways, another month won't hurt in the wait.... sigh....
Seedlings are on a 20/4 cycle. I killed the clones when I let them breathe and forgot to place dome back on.... lesson learned.... It only took 2 hours for the leaves to turn to dried out pulp. If you raise clones in a dome, and need to let fresh air in, stay with them and replace dome before leaving. I was looking forward to raising the tops as new plants.... that sucks.
As always, any INTELLIGENT (highlighted for those like nerdy) feedback or comments or questions are welcome.