Help. Yet another Hydroponic failure

Hi All,
I have been trying my hand at growing indoors hydroponically. The 2 attempts so far have failed.
They look really nice until about week 3 and then just stop growing and turn yellow.

I am using Fox Farms nutrients with this schedule

PH is 5.25
this is my flower right now

Any hydro experts that can please help me out or point to a step by step grow guide for hydro newbies?
Thanks in advance
James

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Welcome to the ILGM community @JamesInGreer

I can’t help with your hydro issues, soil grower. Some excellent hydro folks will be along soon. :vulcan_salute: :man_mage:

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That 5.25 pH is concerning :green_heart::sign_of_the_horns:t2:

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Is that getting too low?

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5.8-6.0 is where I run during veg.
Trying to find the pH chart and failing :pensive_face::green_heart::sign_of_the_horns:t2:

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morning James… not sure what your issue might be right now… most growers don’t go full manufacture schedule for feeding… I use the General Hydroponics line… you have some kind of deficiency/toxicity with that yellow … bucket grows are the most challenging that I see…

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Bump your pH up and watch the new growth :+1:t2:
The current “old” growth won’t recover but leave them for now :green_heart::sign_of_the_horns:t2:
And maybe something about buckets and air gap :thinking:
I grow diff style systems but we have great bucket growers here.

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Thanks, I have some PH up, I’ll add that. If I am looking at your chart correctly, 6.0 looks optimal?

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You’ll cut Mn, float from 5.8-6.0
It’ll be a constant chore :+1:t2::green_heart::sign_of_the_horns:t2:

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I don’t mind at all switching to General Hydroponics line, if you have time could you tell me which products you use from them and maybe a feeding schedule.
Mean time I’ll bump up my PH level.
Thanks for your help. BTW.. I’m almost retired too :slight_smile:

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this is my current feed schedule mixed in 5 gallon bucket then added to the 12 gallon tote I grow in… the X2 means I repeat for 2 weeks… I ph to around 6 when making the nutes but after that I do not adjust ph in the tote … I let the plant drive the ph where she wants it during those days in between change outs…

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Welcome to the forum @JamesInGreer .

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I would agree. The PH is sometimes suggested at 6.0 - 5.8 or higher. Try that to revitalize the plant.

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I would like to see a lot more information/particulars about your grow and setup before making any specific recommendations. Please fill this out and be as complete as possible. In particular; gap between net pot and liquid and water temps.

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Answer these simple questions the best you can.
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-What strain, Seed bank, or bag seed (photo or auto)
-Age of plant
-Method: Soil w/salt, Organic soil, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, KNF
-Vessels: Type and capacity of container (fabric, plastic, etc)
-PH and TDS of Water, Solution, runoff (if Applicable)
-PPM/TDS or EC of nutrient solution if applicable
-Method used to measure PH and TDS
-Indoor or Outdoor if indoor, size of grow space
-Light system List brand and wattage/spectrum
-Actual wattage draw of lights
-Current Light Schedule
-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

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

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