Please help. New grower here

I’m running BlackBerry Kush autos in a 2x2 with the hlg100r light. They’re in 3 gallon fabric pots with Organicare True Earth ass the medium. I did add a small amount of worm castings to the bag (maybe 1-1.5 cups) before planting. These were planted directly to soil in the final pot on 02/09. The plants have been growing nicely. I fimmed at the 4th node and they kept moving like nothing happened. I did notice some slight coloring but chalked that up to underwatering a bit. Fixed that and things looked good. I added MaxiGrow at half strength and a couple of days later 02/24, there was a big change in looks. Also the growth on my back girl is weird…maybe wind from the fan? Please let me know if any other info you may need. My RH has been stable at 55 for the last 1.5 weeks. I’m attaching pics the first 4 are from yesterday and the rest from today. They’re in groups of 2s for each plant expect the least 3. Thank you all for the help

Rear plant shows leaf variegation- fairly common .
It’s an issue with leaf pigmentation. As far as plants , there is some slight burn - negligible.

You can remove those small leaf that is touching soil next to stalk.

You have early leaf sets growing out so I wouldn’t overthink plants at this time. Water only as needed - allow medium to feed it without dumping more nutes.

Your medium states “ fertilizer “ as part of its ingredients- kind of general in description but it says it is in there. So let plant acclimate to it - your EWC will also release Nitrogen over time.

Budzbuddha said:

Rear plant shows leaf variegation- fairly common .
It’s an issue with leaf pigmentation. As far as plants , there is some slight burn - negligible.

You can remove those small leaf that is touching soil next to stalk.

You have early leaf sets growing out so I wouldn’t overthink plants at this time. Water only as needed - allow medium to feed it without dumping more nutes.

Your medium states “ fertilizer “ as part of its ingredients- kind of general in description but it says it is in there. So let plant acclimate to it - your EWC will also release Nitrogen over time.

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Thank you so much. Just to confirm…water only for now as needed. Lifted the lights to 16 inches from 14 as well. Was this a good move?
Also how will I know when to start feeding?

I would give it a couple of weeks … I am not sure how “ charged “ with fertilizer that soil mix really is.
Monitor plant. Maybe after that time introduce a Maxigrow feed … starting once a week.

I’m almost at 3 weeks so that’ll be week 4. Should I introduce 1/2 or full strength? I can’t thank you enough.

Growtician said:

I’m almost at 3 weeks so that’ll be week 4. Should I introduce 1/2 or full strength? I can’t thank you enough.

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Sure try half for now. But know that it will take up to a week for elements in feed to become available completely for plant.

Patience also plays a BIG part Lol.

I meant week 4 not 5 btw lol. Thanks man.

Growtician said:

I meant week 4 not 5 btw lol. Thanks man.

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Also … just a piece of advice . Don’t hover over what week or day its on in grow. Plant is running the show.

Budzbuddha said:

Also … just a piece of advice . Don’t hover over what week or day its on in grow. Plant is running the show.

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I’ll take that advice.

Budzbuddha said:

Also … just a piece of advice . Don’t hover over what week or day its on in grow. Plant is running the show.

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A.K.A. a "Helicopter Grower".. some of the best plants I've ever grown, I didn't pay that much attention to.

DoubleAtotheRON said:

A.K.A. a "Helicopter Grower".. some of the best plants I've ever grown, I didn't pay that much attention to.

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Some of the best ones were taken by helicopter

I took the advice and have been watering only and not fussing over them too much. This is a new development. There are some wonky looking leaves on both but in a different way from what I can tell. I’ll post a pic of the whole plants and the leaves. I leave town tomorrow for a few days or so. Hopefully, that isn’t too bad. Overall, I think they’re looking ok for my first grow but want to address any issues.

Magnesium deficiency? @Budzbuddha @DoubleAtotheRON

Growtician said:

Magnesium deficiency? @Budzbuddha @DoubleAtotheRON

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Could be... or could be the starting of PH lockout... which is gonna lock out phosphorus, calcium (not likely), etc...Got a way to test your pH?

Unfortunately I don’t.

Growtician said:

Unfortunately I don’t.

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Well... I know they're expensive. I have a really nice digital direct soil Apera spear probe, and it's saved my ass from running in circles trying to figure something out. When I did get it in, I found out my PH was at 5.1, and that was the problem. Flushed at ~10.5 to correct it, and it fixed the lock out that was going on.

Any suggestions on what to do? I leave in the morning for 4 days? I know that I need to water before leaving for sure…plain water, add nutes, offer a virgin at an alter? I may be able to take a sample in to the hydro store near me but I’m honestly not sure if he offers that service.

Growtician said:

Any suggestions on what to do? I leave in the morning for 4 days? I know that I need to water before leaving for sure…plain water, add nutes, offer a virgin at an alter? I may be able to take a sample in to the hydro store near me but I’m honestly not sure if he offers that service.

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That's a question you're going to have to make your own decision on because we have no hard evidence about what's going on. However, is a PH pen in your budget?

DoubleAtotheRON said:

That's a question you're going to have to make your own decision on because we have no hard evidence about what's going on. However, is a PH pen in your budget?

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Not at a the moment. In a couple of weeks, I can make it happen.