Ph meter was calibrated about 3 weeks ago by a hydro shop guy when I purchased . Maybe I should read the calibration instructions and check that out just to confirm .
Recalibrated my meter . Readings for bigger plant 5.75 smaller plant 5.78 . I dare not try and fine tune it any more or I’ll bounce above/below in frustration. @Myfriendis410
Thank you for doing that. It simply removes that as an issue.
At this point I would follow the nutrient schedule for plants in veg because you have some ready to take off. If you don’t already, you should pick up a tds meter so you know where everything is at.
@Myfriendis410 , thanks for the info a tds meter is on the shopping list . I’ll be nervously keeping an eye on those yellowing areas . Hopefully this first one goes well . Learning from others experience is the key .
This is true - an underfed plant can look a lot like an overfed plant.
In hydro a TDS/EC meter is essential. If the whole point of hydro is to optimize your root environment at any time, then you need the tools to measure the things you want to optimize.
Overall I think your plants look pretty good, and I wouldn’t sweat the blemishes you see right now. But I would make sure I am on top of my PH and PPMs every day until I saw new growth without any blemishes.
A little update. @Bogleg@Donaldj@Myfriendis410 Ppm meter in house coming up on next water change and nutrients in two days. Ph 5.81 and 1608 ppm on smaller basket plant tap water 238 ppm . Larger basket ph 5.76 ppm 1650 . Prior damaged leaves are crispy and dropping away . No new yellowing. They aren’t pretty but I’m a first timer .
I know I’ve seen some material online . Water change is in two days and will adjust down ppm . Last water change was w/o ppm meter so I feel fortunate that no ill effects have been experienced
Topping with just ph water . I know the readings are high . Plants seem to be building root clusters pretty rapidly. This next water change I will have much better control with ppm meter on hand.
Friday water change done 5.9 , 1100 for the larger basket. 5.86 , 1050 for the small basket. Still 20/4 light there are signs of flowering. Will tweak ph after things are settled. 37 days from seed.
Ok so things are happening . I’m looking (hoping) at repeating current nutrient for 2 weeks with hopes the smaller sad plant progresses a bit more , then switch to bloom nutrients following most online information about timelines . Suggestions on the smaller plant ? @Donaldj@Myfriendis410@Bogleg
Small plant is developing more roots just a slow grower maybe? 12 “ tall verses almost 24” for the bigger plant . Would the smaller basket have any effect?
Just posting a update of sorts also looking for any advice from the community @Donaldj@Myfriendis410@BIGE@Bogleg . I thought the larger plant looked droopy and switched to bloom nutrient ppm 980 , ph 5.85 plant isn’t pretty but I’m learning.smaller plant is about 7 inches shorter and sparse. Ppm 950 on grow nutrient , ph 5.76 light 20/4 . Temps in the tent reach 80 at times and humidity 40-50% . Did have the recent weather change but other than humidity sway temps were not effected. Both plants seem to sacrifice some fan leaves ( makes it look ugly) thoughts, suggestions?
The locaton of lost leaves makes a difference being at bottom of plants can be poor light so simple energy reassignment also purple light is not very helpful when hunting for leaf symptoms