First Grow In A While

[ChiDude]

Home Made grow barrel
1000w LED

1 Gallon Fabric Pot
La Viva Living soil
Tap Water, left to dechlorinate for 48 hours

I’ve used only tap water up to this point, which I hadn’t been Ph checking. I checked it when I noticed yellowing about two weeks ago. I was watering with 7.8! So I flushed with 6.5 and let it be for a few days.
The Ph correction has clearly brought out some deficiencies. I hadn’t been feeding other than a light top dress with worm castings.
Today the Pot is relatively dry so I am going to feed. I decided to order some kelp powder and in addition I will use a 1/4 tsp of molasses, 1/4 tsp of FF Big Bloom, and 1 tsp of Sea-K water soluble kelp. I considered epsom salt for magnesium but I will hold off until I get proper advice.

 

[KeithLemon]

Home Made grow barrel
1000w LED

1 Gallon Fabric Pot
La Viva Living soil
Tap Water, left to dechlorinate for 48 hours

I’ve used only tap water up to this point, which I hadn’t been Ph checking. I checked it when I noticed yellowing about two weeks ago. I was watering with 7.8! So I flushed with 6.5 and let it be for a few days.
The Ph correction has clearly brought out some deficiencies. I hadn’t been feeding other than a light top dress with worm castings.
Today the Pot is relatively dry so I am going to feed. I decided to order some kelp powder and in addition I will use a 1/4 tsp of molasses, 1/4 tsp of FF Big Bloom, and 1 tsp of Sea-K water soluble kelp. I considered epsom salt for magnesium but I will hold off until I get proper advice.

I love the pictures.

 

[CaptainLucky]

Home Made grow barrel
1000w LED

1 Gallon Fabric Pot
La Viva Living soil
Tap Water, left to dechlorinate for 48 hours

I’ve used only tap water up to this point, which I hadn’t been Ph checking. I checked it when I noticed yellowing about two weeks ago. I was watering with 7.8! So I flushed with 6.5 and let it be for a few days.
The Ph correction has clearly brought out some deficiencies. I hadn’t been feeding other than a light top dress with worm castings.
Today the Pot is relatively dry so I am going to feed. I decided to order some kelp powder and in addition I will use a 1/4 tsp of molasses, 1/4 tsp of FF Big Bloom, and 1 tsp of Sea-K water soluble kelp. I considered epsom salt for magnesium but I will hold off until I get proper advice.

Were you at in the City? I’m from Chicago too. CL

 

[ChiDude]

Were you at in the City? I’m from Chicago too. CL

Southeast

 

[CaptainLucky]

Southeast

Southwest CL

 

[ChiDude]

I'm still waiting on Amazon to bring the kelp extract. I have a 1/2 gallon jug with tap water that's been out 2 days and the chlorine bubbles have stopped forming. I have an air stone bubbling in there.
I added 1/2 tsp of FF Big Bloom, which is 1/4 what they recommend. I only decided to use it because A) I've had it for a while, and B) it's the only organic one of the three.
I also added 1/4 tsp of unsulphured molasses.
It's currently bubbling together until the kelp arrives. Then I'll add 1 tsp of that and let it fully dissolve, bubble for a bit, then check and adjust Ph.
Until then, I'm letting her get some sun and fresh air by the window.

 

[CaptainLucky]

I'm still waiting on Amazon to bring the kelp extract. I have a 1/2 gallon jug with tap water that's been out 2 days and the chlorine bubbles have stopped forming. I have an air stone bubbling in there.
I added 1/2 tsp of FF Big Bloom, which is 1/4 what they recommend. I only decided to use it because A) I've had it for a while, and B) it's the only organic one of the three.
I also added 1/4 tsp of unsulphured molasses.
It's currently bubbling together until the kelp arrives. Then I'll add 1 tsp of that and let it fully dissolve, bubble for a bit, then check and adjust Ph.
Until then, I'm letting her get some sun and fresh air by the window.

I’m using straight tap water on mine without any issues, I was using a Zero pitcher because we have lead in our water now thanks to the City. But it was throwing the ph out of whack. CL

 

[ChiDude]

I’m using straight tap water on mine without any issues, I was using a Zero pitcher because we have lead in our water now thanks to the City. But it was throwing the ph out of whack. CL

Mine was nice and green with straight city water too. But once she started to flower the Ph in the water started to show it's true form. Even After 2 days of letting the chlorine dissipate, the Ph was at 7.6-7.8. I use Ph down from the aquarium section at Wal Mart. It only takes a few small drops cause I only prepare a half gallon at a time.

 

[CaptainLucky]

Mine was nice and green with straight city water too. But once she started to flower the Ph in the water started to show it's true form. Even After 2 days of letting the chlorine dissipate, the Ph was at 7.6-7.8. I use Ph down from the aquarium section at Wal Mart. It only takes a few small drops cause I only prepare a half gallon at a time.

I’m using @Prescription Blend and with the straight tap water the PH is 6.2-6.4 . CL

 

[ThirdUncle]

nice

 

[ChiDude]

So a couple of days ago I was finally able to give her a decent feeding. Up to this point it’s just been whatever nutrients were in the living soil I planted in and there are clearly some issues that I’m too late to correct before she’s done.
I let 1/2 gallon of tap water sit as usual until chlorine bubbles stopped forming completely. Then I added 1/2 tsp FF Big Bloom, 1/4 tsp molasses, and 1 tsp of Sea-K seaweed and kelp powder. I let that bubble with an air stone overnight. Corrected the Ph to 6.5, and watered with about half of it. I water slowly with a water bottle that I poked holes in the cap, to ensure even watering and no dry spots.
She’s fading to light green, with the flowers having a purple tinge to them. I just don’t know honestly if the fade is end of cycle related or if it’s a deficiency or toxicity problem. Any insight is appreciated.

 

[ChiDude]

So the idea that I put Big Bloom in my water a few days ago didn’t sit right with me for some reason. So today, I decided that I would flush the soil with water and kelp. I added 1 teaspoon of kelp to a half gallon of chlorine free water. I use Ph down to get it steady at 6.75. Then I slow watered the whole half gallon a water bottle at a time that I poked holes in to even out the flow. So I’m gone let her finish draining out and put her back under the light. I usually let her breathe in the morning sun for about an hour every day.
I’m in the middle of building a better grow cabinet with more height so I can use a bigger pot next run.

 

[KeithLemon]

So the idea that I put Big Bloom in my water a few days ago didn’t sit right with me for some reason. So today, I decided that I would flush the soil with water and kelp. I added 1 teaspoon of kelp to a half gallon of chlorine free water. I use Ph down to get it steady at 6.75. Then I slow watered the whole half gallon a water bottle at a time that I poked holes in to even out the flow. So I’m gone let her finish draining out and put her back under the light. I usually let her breathe in the morning sun for about an hour every day.
I’m in the middle of building a better grow cabinet with more height so I can use a bigger pot next run.

Beautifull plants and I love the purple stems.

 

[ChiDude]

Thank you sir

 

[CaptainLucky]

So the idea that I put Big Bloom in my water a few days ago didn’t sit right with me for some reason. So today, I decided that I would flush the soil with water and kelp. I added 1 teaspoon of kelp to a half gallon of chlorine free water. I use Ph down to get it steady at 6.75. Then I slow watered the whole half gallon a water bottle at a time that I poked holes in to even out the flow. So I’m gone let her finish draining out and put her back under the light. I usually let her breathe in the morning sun for about an hour every day.
I’m in the middle of building a better grow cabinet with more height so I can use a bigger pot next run.

You don’t worry about bringing pests inside? CL

 

[ChiDude]

You don’t worry about bringing pests inside? CL

I’m not exactly sure what you mean by that

 

[ChiDude]

You don’t worry about bringing pests inside? CL

I don’t put her outside in the sun. I get good sunlight thru my window upstairs.

 

[CaptainLucky]

I’m not exactly sure what you mean by that

You said bringing out into the morning sunlight so I assumed you were taking it outside. CL

 

[ChiDude]

You said bringing out into the morning sunlight so I assumed you were taking it outside. CL

Oh I gotcha. No I have a widow that faces East so when my light comes on at 6 I let it wake up a little then when the sun pokes through I set her on a table and crack the window depending on how chilly it is

 

[ChiDude]

Morning selfie! Good sunshine this morning so I brought her out. She’s still heavily saturated from yesterdays kelp extract flush. Going to let her dry down a few days and drink up some nutrition.
The rolls of foil tape that I need to finish her final flowering home/my new grow cabinet will be here today so I have something to do. I don’t have the space for a tent the way my closet pitches with the roof so I decided to build one. I like smaller plants anyway as I just grow for the fun and the learning aspect, plus it will be easier to remedy issues.
I’ll post again in a few hours when I finish my grow cabinet and get her moved into her new home!