Auto flower seedlings

Billy_Bong_Thorton · November 30, 2020, 12:31am

I have a situation where autoflower seeds are extremely slow in their development. They were germinated on 11/5 and now 21 days later, only 2 have really developed past the 3-4th node? If I’m saying that right. The others are looking scrawny and underdeveloped. They were germinated in rockwool plugs and have been transplanted to a coco-perlite mixture. The water is ph balanced, de-chlorinated and Cal-mag has been added. Minimal nutes have been added thus far as I understand autos’ require little or no nutes for the first week or two.

They are getting a bit lime-green/yellow and I’m trying to figure out what may have gone wrong, as every precaution has been taken to ensure a good start for them. At this point I’m starting to wonder if a bad seed stock is to blame. Frustration is beginning to set in and any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Eagles009 · November 30, 2020, 1:55am

Pictures go a long way. What color are your cotelydons? If they aren’t green they are hungry.

What strain, Seed bank, or bag seed

Method: Soil w/salt, Organic soil, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, KNF

Vessels: Pots, Grow beds, Buckets, Troths

PH of Water, Solution, runoff (if Applicable)

PPM/TDS or EC of nutrient solution if applicable

Indoor or Outdoor

Light system

Temps; Day, Night

Humidity; Day, Night

Ventilation system; Yes, No, Size

AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier,

Co2; Yes, No

Always try to upload a clear picture of any issues you may have to allow the community to assist you.

Add anything else you feel would help us give you a most informed answer should be included. Feel free to elaborate, but short and to the point questions and facts will help us help you in a more efficient manner

Thanks!

GreenSnek · November 30, 2020, 2:14am

Lime green = nitrogen deficiency ph balanced as in 7.0 is way to high for a soiless medium you want between 5.8-6.3 preferably 5.8 during veg. Yup most likely the water

Sirsmokesalot · November 30, 2020, 2:15am

First off - great name lol very creative.

Like @Eagles009 stated pictures and a ticket help a lot. Are they in flower yet? What size pots? Sounds like they’re hungry but that’s a shot in the dark. Let us know more info and we’ll help as much as possible. Good luck

Billy_Bong_Thorton · November 30, 2020, 6:33pm

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Pictures go a long way. What color are your cotelydons? If they aren’t green they are hungry.

What strain, Critical Mass -seedbank.co I believe

Method: coco coir with 35% perilite 5% vermiculite

Vessels: Cloth Smart Pots

PH of Water 5.5-6.5

PPM/TDS or EC N/A

Indoor

Temps; Day 75-82 Night same

Fluorescent (veg) 1000w HPS flower
Humidity; right now 65-70%

Ventilation system; Yes sized to area

AC, Humidifier, De-humidifier, -all of them

Co2; Yes

Thanks for your checklist! I filled it out the best I can. As mentioned, I’ve gone easy on nutes as I don’t want to over do it. It sounds like their either hungry or the seeds are bad.

Thanks!
Pictures go a long way. What color are your cotelydons? If they aren’t green they are hungry.