Really Need Some Help

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Funkysquirrel420

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Jan 20, 2012

• #1

My plant is about one month and one week old. I already know its stretched,(i moved the light closer), but im going to fix that when i re-pot it. Im not using any fertilizers right now, but i need to know why my plant is curling up like this. Yes. It is a seedling i found in a bag, i use room temp water, I dont know the ph of my water but its from a well. Im using a 60w grow light for now, The light is about 3 1/2'' away and the leaves do feel a bit dry. I water once or twice a week. Mainly need to know if the light is to close. I think i will zlst in when i re-pot. (Or is that a bad idea?)

 

bkbbudz

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Jan 20, 2012

• #2

When leaf edges curl it is usually a sign the plant is thirsty and struggling to retain moisture. How much water are you giving and how do you decide when it is time to water. And what medium is she in and how much of it?

 

scroglodyte

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Jan 20, 2012

• #3

that "high 5" , with the branch sticking up, is a sign of under-developed roots, i do believe, but i'm not sure. as long as she's green and growing, don't worry. start LST'ing when you have a few nodes, and plant height is good for bending over.

 

ClaytonBigsby

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Jan 20, 2012

• #4

I'm going to go with, YOU'RE USING THE WRONG TYPE OF LIGHT. I think you are drying out/burning them.

 

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Funkysquirrel420

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Jan 20, 2012

• #5

its about a foot tall but real leggy im getting new soil, ACTUAL soil this weekend right now im using mainly sand and maybe a 8 fl. oz. cup of soil. i already know the soil im using now probably not good for the plant cause grass barely grows in sand. but im not sure what medium means. SORRY I'M A TRUE BEGINNER.

 

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Funkysquirrel420

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Jan 20, 2012

• #6

lol love the pic clayton. k what should i use

 

ClaytonBigsby

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Jan 20, 2012

• #7

BKBBUDZ, I think this is where you insert your video.....

Squirrel, get a bag of Fox Farms Ocean Forrest and a three gallon pot. Do it now. Get some real light on that thing. Do it now. If all you can afford is CFL, go CFL, but,....do it now.

 

scroglodyte

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Jan 20, 2012

• #8

ahhhhhh....sand. opt for peat next time. sand drains TOO well, and doesn't absorb nutes.

 

bkbbudz

New Member

Jan 20, 2012

• #9

The best suggestion I can offer is to read, study, plan and act. There is tons of info and great folks to help here on RIU. I suggest starting with the stickies in the Newbie Central and Gen. Marijuan Growing forums. Also, please click the link in my signature. Tons of How-To videos from master growers. Best of luck!

 

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Funkysquirrel420

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Jan 20, 2012

• #10

Will moving the light away a little help till i get new lights and will setting a bowl of water out help as well?

 

ClaytonBigsby

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Jan 20, 2012

• #11

Yes, and yes. Both a little. She will make it a few more days. Read this site. There is a TON of great info.

 

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Funkysquirrel420

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Jan 20, 2012

• #12

k time to do some studying then

 

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Funkysquirrel420

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Jan 20, 2012

• #13

one more question, is it to early for fertilizers or no

 

bkbbudz

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Jan 20, 2012

• #14

I would not be inclined to possibly add to the problem with nutes at this point. I would however do some real research on the soil you are getting and how to transplant. RIU and Google searches work very well.

 

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Funkysquirrel420

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Jan 20, 2012

• #15

just watched your video i have a pump that will work i already bloom booster for later but need some nutrients to put in the water now what would you suggest? or are they pretty much the same and im getting some lava rocks tomorrow and hopefully have my new little setup setup after this weekend