# Help.. Overwatering or something else? **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Journals\ **Tags:** indoor-grow\ **Created:** [August 1, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714 "2019-08-01T14:34:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dabusin3ss](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dabusin3ss/32/235678_2.png) [@dabusin3ss](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dabusin3ss)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/1 "2019-08-01T14:34:47Z")
Hey guys, first time grower and i’m about a month in. I found 3 seeds in a bag and planted them July 3. 1 Plant is doing amazing… the other two… not so much. Right now they are in Coco/soil mix and in 3 Gal soft pots. I have only given them 1/2 dose of nutes, FFtrio big bloom and Cal-Mag last watering (two days ago) Started LST yesterday. 2 Galaxyhydro 1000w . 20/4hr Temp 77 Ph 6.6-6.7 ![IMG_0897](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/2/6/268fca248e347b19c9c8b33d0f3eb858ec5befca.jpeg) The healthiest looking plant^ ![IMG_0899](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/2/f/2fe1140f74741196e390c0920cdd287f1dc7e560.jpeg) ![IMG_0900](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/5/1/513c07c6aafdea1ec9d885b90f5e0c7fde4d4af1.jpeg) ![IMG_0901](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/f/1/f1c7eb690af51e5af0e38af157f00c0b7a0968e5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![dabusin3ss](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dabusin3ss/32/235678_2.png) [@dabusin3ss](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dabusin3ss)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/2 "2019-08-01T14:36:15Z")
there are also two seeds Afghan outdoor that were planted 7/12 ![IMG_0902](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/5/c/5c1cf2b85dfeba61b6bccb69a744dd6af6c234dc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 2:40pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/3 "2019-08-01T14:40:19Z")
They look over watered to me and are damping off. If you were to repot into fabric pots that will help as will getting into a larger soil mass. I would suggest you stick with a proven cannabis line of soil and grow with that at first. Do you have a PH meter? TDS meter? You will need them. In the meantime you can put a fan across them to help dry out the soil somewhat. ---
**Author:** ![dabusin3ss](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dabusin3ss/32/235678_2.png) [@dabusin3ss](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dabusin3ss)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 2:42pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/4 "2019-08-01T14:42:38Z")
I have both. Ph meter I think is off slightly… I just got some happy frog. Should I replant them in that? what size pot? Right now they are in 3 gal fabric pots ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 2:44pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/5 "2019-08-01T14:44:54Z")
You must have just done that because your picture shows in a plastic pot…3 gallon in FFHF is fine. Most of us simply pick up the pot to determine if ready for watering. If it’s heavy…don’t water lol. ---
**Author:** ![dabusin3ss](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dabusin3ss/32/235678_2.png) [@dabusin3ss](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dabusin3ss)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 2:47pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/6 "2019-08-01T14:47:52Z")
Ah yeah the one thats doing the best is still in a 2.5 gal plastic my bad. and the spots on the lower leaves? ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2019, 2:57pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/7 "2019-08-01T14:57:44Z")
Could be splash; could be PH, could be related to the watering. Let it ride; dry them out a bit and they’ll be fine. ---
**Author:** ![dabusin3ss](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dabusin3ss/32/235678_2.png) [@dabusin3ss](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dabusin3ss)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/8 "2019-08-02T17:47:49Z")
@PurpNGold74 @Witchhouse A few days later and the two plants that are curling/color is off are not doing much better. As a matter of fact, the only plants that arent looking well are in fabric pots… I plan on transplanting them to slightly bigger plastic pots with more holes for drainage. should I still hold off watering? Its been 4 days and the soil is pretty dry ![IMG_0915](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/9/1/91d707578810d538ba86f952ca868caffa48f55f.jpeg) ![IMG_0916](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/b/f/bfb284cb2140f20738af0d018ea7b3716cd6b5f4.jpeg) this is my other plant… who is going through LST and doing great. Watered today with 1/2 dose Big Bloom and 1tsp of Cal-Mag ![IMG_0909](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/b/6/b6b120b13c086c968760df8f713246bd58833c3a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![dabusin3ss](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dabusin3ss/32/235678_2.png) [@dabusin3ss](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dabusin3ss)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 5:50pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/9 "2019-08-02T17:50:50Z")
here are the Afghan Kush babies. Sprung up 7/12… Color is still a little off but they look better. Transplanted them into 3 Gal pots yesterday then watered today with 1/2 dose Big Bloom and 1tsp of Cal-Mag (1/2 gal total) ![13%20PM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/c/6/c657b27868babe6e9bf344a3796b3591b03dfdc4.png) ![09%20PM](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/3X/9/c/9cff03a4ceeae1877fd2d93dcd9f4acf4f80b59a.png) ---
**Author:** ![Witchhouse](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/witchhouse/32/225126_2.png) [@Witchhouse](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Witchhouse)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/10 "2019-08-02T18:28:32Z")
Not enough experience to answer your question. Someone will chime in soon to help you out I’m sure!!! @elheffe702 ---
**Author:** ![elheffe702](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/elheffe702/32/319856_2.png) [@elheffe702](https://ilgmforum.com/u/elheffe702)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/11 "2019-08-02T18:32:29Z")
They look petty good to me. Give them some time to get their roots spread out into the bigger pots. Try to water in a ring around them, too get the roots to search out the moisture. It’s very easy to overwater a small plant in a big pot. Just do a little at a time and let them dry out well in between. Good work! 👍 ---
**Author:** ![PurpNGold74](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/purpngold74/32/533767_2.png) [@PurpNGold74](https://ilgmforum.com/u/PurpNGold74)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/12 "2019-08-02T18:50:14Z")
I agree here. A lil water in a circle to encourage root growth will be fine. Im still puzzled by the color specs. Gotta be either a light deficiency or something wonky in the soil. U uppoted with new fresh dirt so just keep an eye on her ---
**Author:** ![dabusin3ss](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dabusin3ss/32/235678_2.png) [@dabusin3ss](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dabusin3ss)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 6:50pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/13 "2019-08-02T18:50:33Z")
Thanks guys! @Witchhouse I tagged you because I follow your journal and also are in the New England area! I also just calibrated my ph meter… ---
**Author:** ![PurpNGold74](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/purpngold74/32/533767_2.png) [@PurpNGold74](https://ilgmforum.com/u/PurpNGold74)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 6:59pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/14 "2019-08-02T18:59:31Z")
Yay! Keep that pen calibrated! ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 7:05pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/15 "2019-08-02T19:05:01Z")
I think your plants look fine as stated above. You’re being a good “Dad”. ---
**Author:** ![Skydiver](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/skydiver/32/504956_2.png) [@Skydiver](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Skydiver)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/16 "2019-08-02T19:22:38Z")
Just keep in mind the fabric pots tend to dry out quicker than plastic pots as they can breath all around where plastic not so much except the top and the holes so watering will be different in amount and frequency ---
**Author:** ![Witchhouse](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/witchhouse/32/225126_2.png) [@Witchhouse](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Witchhouse)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 9:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/17 "2019-08-02T21:26:33Z")
Massachusetts here ---
**Author:** ![dabusin3ss](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/dabusin3ss/32/235678_2.png) [@dabusin3ss](https://ilgmforum.com/u/dabusin3ss)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/18 "2019-08-02T21:31:30Z")
thanks all, i’m going to just let them do their thing all weekend and try not to peek every 5 mins ---
**Author:** ![Witchhouse](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/witchhouse/32/225126_2.png) [@Witchhouse](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Witchhouse)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 9:49pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/19 "2019-08-02T21:49:26Z")
Good luck with that. Took me over a month before I stopped looking into the tent every chance I got. I’m down to about 15 times a day now. ---
**Author:** ![MattyJane](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/mattyjane/32/225104_2.png) [@MattyJane](https://ilgmforum.com/u/MattyJane)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714/20 "2019-08-02T22:24:46Z")
I look at mine too many times a day as well haha. Now I got a wifi thermometer/hygrometer so I can see the info from my phone and it’s even worse! 😂 [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/help-overwatering-or-something-else/33714.md?page=2)