brettweir
New Member
Hey guys, I've got some questions for ya..
First, I've got what looks like a nutrient-deficient plant, and it's getting worse. I'm thinking it's a pH problem which is locking out the nutes, but the problem there is my new digital pH tester won't be in for a couple weeks. I've got about 20 more days left on this plant. Most of the leaf tips are dying/browning and curling upwards. The buds look perfectly fine, but I'm worried it'll get to them before I can harvest. If I decide to harvest early, will the buds be really low-quality as far as the high goes? They're looking frosty right now but i'm worried they won't be mature enough to get a good high if I chop the plant early.
Back to pH, what are the best natural ways to bring the pH up or down? I'm kind of worried that my water is a little too much on the alkaline side. I've got plenty of dolomite lime, although that just sets the pH to 7.0 right? The water may also be pretty hard. I've got a meter for that coming along with my pH tester. If the water has lots of TDS, is there any way to get the number down? And when testing, do I measure the water going INTO the plant, as well as the drainage?
Lastly, when my plants are in flowering stage, what's a good schedule for watering? They don't seem to use a whole lot. It can go at least 4 days without needing water. Is the easiest way to check if it needs water to just check the first inch or so of soil, and if it's dry, to water?
First, I've got what looks like a nutrient-deficient plant, and it's getting worse. I'm thinking it's a pH problem which is locking out the nutes, but the problem there is my new digital pH tester won't be in for a couple weeks. I've got about 20 more days left on this plant. Most of the leaf tips are dying/browning and curling upwards. The buds look perfectly fine, but I'm worried it'll get to them before I can harvest. If I decide to harvest early, will the buds be really low-quality as far as the high goes? They're looking frosty right now but i'm worried they won't be mature enough to get a good high if I chop the plant early.
Back to pH, what are the best natural ways to bring the pH up or down? I'm kind of worried that my water is a little too much on the alkaline side. I've got plenty of dolomite lime, although that just sets the pH to 7.0 right? The water may also be pretty hard. I've got a meter for that coming along with my pH tester. If the water has lots of TDS, is there any way to get the number down? And when testing, do I measure the water going INTO the plant, as well as the drainage?
Lastly, when my plants are in flowering stage, what's a good schedule for watering? They don't seem to use a whole lot. It can go at least 4 days without needing water. Is the easiest way to check if it needs water to just check the first inch or so of soil, and if it's dry, to water?