@MadamCalamity @TransplantedFarmgirl @Bracketh
Sorry to tag you guys. Looking for some idea about what might be causing the leaf issues posted above
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Sorry, I’m not sure grow bro. I’m still in my first grow and learning. Let me tag some people who may know. @ChittyChittyBangin @OGIncognito @Docnraq @PurpNGold74
Can any of you guys help with above
@Allingamer It would help if you filled out the support ticket with info.
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Here is the support ticket info. Can you please fill out a support ticket? Please include what type of water you are using (RO, distilled, tap.)
COPY/PASTE the below list into your forum post.
Answer these simple questions the best you can.
If you do not know, or do not use something; Just say so; Or post
NA (non-applicable)
• What strain, Seed bank, or bag seed
• Method: Soil w/salt, Organic soil, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, KNF
Soil brand and type
• Vessels: Pots, Grow beds, Buckets, Troths
• Runoff pH
• Runoff PPM/TDS or EC
• Indoor or Outdoor
• Light system and wattage
• Temps; Day, Night
• Humidity; Day, Night
• Ventilation system; Yes, No, Size
• AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier,
• Co2; Yes, No
If growing Hydro some additional questions:
-DWC? RDWC? Autopots? Ebb and Flow? Other?
-Distance of liquid below net pot (DWC)
-Temperature of reservoir
-TDS of nutrient solution
-Amount of air to solution
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• What strain, Seed bank, or bag seed
Trainwreck from Platinum seeds
• Method: Soil w/salt, Organic soil, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, KNF
Fox Farms Happy Frog
Soil brand and type
• Vessels: Pots, Grow beds, Buckets, Troths
3 gallon fabric pots from AC Infinity, also using AC Infinity self watering base
• Runoff pH
N/A
• Runoff PPM/TDS or EC
N/A
• Indoor or Outdoor
Indoor
• Light system and wattage
AC Infinity S22 Ionboard
• Temps; Day, Night
76-78 F lights on
74-76 F lights off
• Humidity; Day, Night
59-60% consistent
• Ventilation system; Yes, No, Size
AC Infinity 4inch exhaust fan & filter
AC Infinity 6inch clip on fan
• AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier,
Humidifier (AC Infinity)
• Co2; Yes, No
N/A
Have been using distilled water ph’d to 6.7 to water. Have not used any nutrients so far.
@Allingamer The first thing I see is you’re trying to ph distilled water and from what I have read that’s a no no. Distilled water has no minerals in it to get a accurate ph reading. I use ffhf also and I add 1-2ml per gal of cal mag so I can get a ph reading.
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The medium looks super dry and they look hungry Grow Bro. Are those self wicking rope bases? How long have that looked like this and have you been using this set up since starting? Soil likes a good drench to drought cycle and wondering how dry it is around the middle of the root zone with a bottom rope wick. I use a bottom feed system with coco and the pots stay submerged in the nutrient solution 
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@Dilligaf I wasnt aware of that. But it makes sense. It was very hard to get it to ph right. Will change to using tap water.
@OGIncognito yes the top is kind of dry. Yes I am using AC Infinity self watering bases. It is only the top ince or two that feels dry when i stick my finger in the soil.
I filled the base on Wednesday evening. I waited a day or two after noticing it was empty before refilling.
Still unsure of what is up with the discoloration spots on the leaves. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Picures of the leaves which have gotten worse. Also emptied the base and going to water from top. Should i be watering until i get some water coming out the bottom of the pot?
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So my limited understanding is that in order to PH the nutrient mix (or just water) it needs to be above 100 ppm. If the PH is wrong on the nutrient mix, some components of the nutrients will not be available to the plants as they will not be absorbed through the cell membranes of the plant. So even adding a portion of your water from the tap to your RO or distilled water should get the ppms up high enough to read PH. I grow in coco, so my ph is 5.8 or as close as I can get it. I think soil grows are supposed to be at 6.5PH. You may have nutrient lock out from the PH being off, at least it is a good place to start.
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Did the damage/discoloration to the leaves start at the top or bottom?
I am not used to doing pH testing or run off because I put microbes in my soil, so it is usually damp soil but I don’t let it dry out too much. It could be some nute deficiency, this is pretty close to the time to start adding them… or possibly something stuck to the leaves and got burned by the light? How old is she and how close to the light? FF soils are good for 3-4 weeks before adding stuff to the soil for nuitrition.
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Thanks everyone for trying to help. Im still trying to get my baby out of her funk. Leaves are looking worse. Been dealing with some health issues of my own so havent been able to do anything with her until today.
@TransplantedFarmgirl Thanks for that graphic. After doing some research on my own and looking at the graphic you posted leads me to believe that Im dealing with a potassium issue.
Have stopped using the self watering bases and am now watering from top. Fed (top dressed) her with some gaia green power bloom this morning (I’m 99% certain she has started to flower), and then watered (using tap water ph’d to 6.3)until I had some run-off.
Hopefully I can get her back to looking/being happy & healthy again.
I CAN do this.
EDIT: will add pictures later today. Forgot to take some this morning.
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Im gonna tag along, i also was trying out those bases only to find out they are really only good for water as nutes will clog up the ropes i learned so basically it helps to extend the time between waterings if you’re going away, buti did leave 3 autos on the bases and they seem ok with them so far been on them about 5 weeks almost now. so keeping on eye on them right now we’ll see how they do.
In my limited experience im still a newb myself but most issues seem to always be overwatering or ph or both.
Im using happy frog also and been having ph issues with it, so not uncommon . Anyway got it set to watching. Keep em growing growmie 
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Good morning peeps. Heres a new update on my grow. Watered her on Saturday. The top dressing of gaia green has certainly helped her get some color back. She is looking better. I removed the 2 most damaged leaves last night. She is starting to build some buds. I feel like she wont yield very much. Ive had a few issues, ive learned a ton. My goal for this 1st grow was just to make it harvest. I know Im not there yet but Im closer to the end than the beginning.
Question for all you that are more experienced at this. Can i tie her down a little or too late?
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I just harvested my first and I supercropped mine about the same stage in flower you are. Supercropping is rolling the stem between your fingers until she softens up, then you can bend her easier with out her snapping. I used the red 90° clips but you could also just tie. Mine literally started standing back up the next day after bending over. Here is the link to the day I supercropped with pics.
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Plant don’t look too bad brother should bounce back just fine , I’ve had worse looking plants bounce back 
. Keep em growing growmie
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Its finally back down to a more manageable temperature outside. So decided to throw a brisket on the smoker. Sperated the point from the flat. Flat is seasoned with fajita seasoning and chipotle hot sauce. The point is seasoned with a beef rub. Will turn the point into burnt ends. Yum
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burnt ends in this part of the world can be seen as a marriage proposal.
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hmm…that is a real unfortunate problem.
What has been going on lately?