Curling/Twisting leaves

[Gsxxx]

Hey guys!

I am new to growing. Started my grow 13 days ago and as they all started very well. They started to twist and curl a bit. I don’t have the best set up but as good as i could get it with what I had. I’m using a little fan for air movement, I watered them with a tiny bit of farm fix big bloom and grow big. I Phd my water to about 6.3every water. I water about 2 to 3 times a week. I have a 30w LED light hanging around 40cm from plants. Any ideas as to why they are twisting?

 

[Gsxxx]

This is it

 

[013]

What’s your grow media?

No new seedling needs water 2 or 3 x per day... roots can’t breathe.

take those cups and tilt them at 45 degree angle for 5 minutes.... should pee out the perched water table... after that no water for 2 or 3 days

more will jump in soon

 

[Gsxxx]

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[Gsxxx]

I water 2 to 3 times a week. Correction!!!

 

[Gsxxx]

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Thanks for the quick reply! I meant to say I water about 2 to 3 times a week. I read that is normal for seedlings you curl a bit at this stage and that they usually get better as they grow.

 

[Gsxxx]

Only a 3 of them are doing it. I have 6 and The other 3 seems fine

 

[Gsxxx]

I know it’s not the greatest media but I’m using miracle grown then transplanting them to fox farm ocean forest in a week or so

 

[013]

Some will twist but I can tell from pics - you are loving them to death with water. Seriously try tilting them for 5 or 10 minutes, prop them so they don’t tip over but they should pee out a puddle of water.

roots cannot grow in continuously wet soil, when soil totally dries out she will send tiny root hairs to search for water. Right now I suspect you are giving too much water and then watering too often... I think once you clear that up she should stop twisting

try it - do the tilt and no more water for 3 days... maybe 4 days

 

[Gsxxx]

Some will twist but I can tell from pics - you are loving them to death with water. Seriously try tilting them for 5 or 10 minutes, prop them so they don’t tip over but they should pee out a puddle of water.

roots cannot grow in continuously wet soil, when soil totally dries out she will send tiny root hairs to search for water. Right now I suspect you are giving too much water and then watering too often... I think once you clear that up she should stop twisting

try it - do the tilt and no more water for 3 days... maybe 4 days

I will definitely try that man. I appreciate the pointers!

 

[013]

My pleasure... not an expert here just another grower but as always - see what other replies you get!

 

[Finnicki]

Plants do well in oxygenated soils. If in cups punch holes in sides. Transplant them to containers with holes as well.
Grow bags are inexpensive and breathe. Good luck.

 

[bobrown14]

Dont over water dont under water.... seedlings are the hard part with watering.

In solo cups I always score the btm of the inside cup with a X with a knife so any excess water runs out and I elevate the inside cup with something like a pebble to create an air space so the soil can dry out better.

 

[Gsxxx]

Dont over water dont under water.... seedlings are the hard part with watering.

In solo cups I always score the btm of the inside cup with a X with a knife so any excess water runs out and I elevate the inside cup with something like a pebble to create an air space so the soil can dry out better.

I will have to try that out man! Thanks!