Seedling not looking healthy

[Wulves]

7 days old it's an Auto Flowering Afgan Skunk.
Humidity 66
Heat 77
CFL LIGHTING
Plant is now 6 inches from 32 watt CFL.
Was doing well then suddenly last 2 days developed yellowing pale leaves.
Stunted growth maybe I haven't noticed any height changes.
Opinions , thoughts.
How does it look to you.
FYI soil is moist, maybe guilty of over misting ,

 

[Old Salt]

to the forum...

What brand of soil are you using?

 

[Wulves]

to the forum...

What brand of soil are you using?

I'm out on the road ,I don't recall the Brand but nothing like Fox Farm or anything it's just a seed starter soil light fluffy .

 

[Old Salt]

The reason I ask is that soil with slow release fertilizers like many Miracle Grow products are not good for cannabis. Some of our soil growers should drop by to have a look soon. @Emilya

 

[Wulves]

You think it's in the soil the issue as far as you can see?
These leaves were a beautiful green 2 days ago.
Also thought I mention it's under light 24 hrs. It's an AutoFlowering Afgan.
My first grow.

 

[Wulves]

It's definitely not Miricle Grow.

 

[Wulves]

Just walked in the door this is the Starter Soil and ingredients.
Thank you.

 

[Greenlizard]

Do you have a few holes in the bottom of that cup?
Also, what is your ph at?

 

[Wulves]

Yes several , drainage is good only slightly moist right now.TY

 

[Wulves]

Do you have a few holes in the bottom of that cup?
Also, what is your ph at?

Just using Distilled Water Bottled , haven't bought a PH reader yet torn between the electronic one and other.
Didn't think at this early stage I needed one yet so feel free to recommend one.

 

[N420]

its a good idea to keep an eye on your ph throughout your grow as plants take up different nutrients at different ph. I would get your ph of your water to 6.2 -6.3 then as the soil dries the ph will dift to allow different nutrients to become available to the plant. I use a bluelab ph pen and have been happy with it you could also use litmus paper as another option

 

[Wulves]

Ok guess Home Depot tomorrow for a pen.
I heard the pens have to be calibrated constantly I'm 62 yrs old and not Tech savvy.
Is that true? TY

 

[N420]

yes you do have to calibrate your pen you could get calibration solution from any hydro store which is 7 and ph4 solution and you may need kci solution as well for storage. Also make sure you calibrate every couple of weeks to make sure your pen is reading correctly

 

[Wulves]

TY. Does it look like a nutrient issue to you? Spitballing

 

[Virgin Ground]

Apera makes excellent pH pens. They have easy to read backlit screens and hold calibration well. I have the pH60 with replaceable probe. The do make more economical ones as well.

 

[N420]

have you fed them nutes yet? the plant is to young for nutes yet usually you want to wait until they have 3-4 sets of leaves

 

[MrSauga]

I agree with the pH pen, although it's too early to be locking out nutrients.
A couple of things I notice. The seedling mix has no nutrients. You'll need to get feeding this soon at 1/4 dose. Those cups should be covered so no light gets at the roots.
My .02 cents.

 

[MrSauga]

Oh, and way too much water! Slow down and let that cup get light to the touch.

 

[MrSauga]

Normally the cotyledons start to turn yellow as a sign it needs food. N420 is correct that you should wait for the third or fourth node, but you'll need to start feeding soon. My guess is more overwatering then nutes but she's going to be hungry very soon.
OK my .04 cents now

 

[Wulves]

Ok so slow down watering and misting?
No Nutes yet but soon after I get my PH readings.
And ideas on how to cover the cups /roots without blocking the leaves?
Thanks