I apologize in advance if this is too long or has too many pics but I've read that the more info provided the easier it is to get help.
Today's date is March 14, 2014.
I built a grow box to get started and plan on using the entire room once I transplant to 5 gallon buckets.
Currently I have 6 plants in modified 2 liter pop bottles. All were started from seeds. Strain is Kush Skunk from Peak Seeds (Type/subspecies: Sativa/indica). Four plants were planted 2/10/14 thus 4 weeks 4 days old. Two plants were planted 2/20/14 thus 10 days younger. Plants are in veg. and I have no problem keeping them in veg. for as long as necessary.
The smallest of the older plant is 4", the tallest is almost 6". All of the older plants have 6 or 7 nodes.
I have not seen any signs of bugs.
Grow medium is Fox Farms Ocean Forest. I have thus far never given any Nutes as I read Fox Farms Ocean Forest has enough nutes itself until well after transplanting to 5 gallon buckets.
Initially I had problems with heat and humidity (close to or over 90 degrees F and 30 % or less humidity). At that time I was using six 100 watt equivalent CFLs with my fan blowing in. I have since reduced to 4 CFLs, added humidifying elements and changed my fan to blow out. As I'm writing this the temp is currently 72 degrees F and 55% humidity. If I add one CFL the temp goes upwards of 79 degrees F and humidity goes to between 40-50%. My tallest plant is 4" from the lights. (BTW the CFLs are "daylight" spectrum).
Also, Initially, I probably over-watered but have gotten a handle on that as well. The last two times I've watered was march 6th and then again on march 12th. Never saw any signs of under-watering such as drooping. I use a 1.5 cups of water which allows some water to drip out of the bottom.
I've Topped and FIMed after 5 or 6 nodes and the plants have responded and recovered well from that.
A pic or two should show that progress.
The problem is that some of the leaves on all 6 plants (even the younger ones) are curling under, canoeing and the tips and some edges are turning brown. And I haven't a clue what the problem is.
I tested the soil PH tonight and if I did it right and read it right the PH is slightly high but only like 7 to MAYBE 7.5
One other note - I thought I was doing good by watering with Sams Club purified water but I've come to realize that the water has "minerals added for taste". The bottle reads: "Purified water, magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, salt* * adds a negligible amount of sodium".
I have no clue what the problem is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Please help me save my girls !! Thanks a bunch in advance !!
Patch
Today's date is March 14, 2014.
I built a grow box to get started and plan on using the entire room once I transplant to 5 gallon buckets.
Currently I have 6 plants in modified 2 liter pop bottles. All were started from seeds. Strain is Kush Skunk from Peak Seeds (Type/subspecies: Sativa/indica). Four plants were planted 2/10/14 thus 4 weeks 4 days old. Two plants were planted 2/20/14 thus 10 days younger. Plants are in veg. and I have no problem keeping them in veg. for as long as necessary.
The smallest of the older plant is 4", the tallest is almost 6". All of the older plants have 6 or 7 nodes.
I have not seen any signs of bugs.
Grow medium is Fox Farms Ocean Forest. I have thus far never given any Nutes as I read Fox Farms Ocean Forest has enough nutes itself until well after transplanting to 5 gallon buckets.
Initially I had problems with heat and humidity (close to or over 90 degrees F and 30 % or less humidity). At that time I was using six 100 watt equivalent CFLs with my fan blowing in. I have since reduced to 4 CFLs, added humidifying elements and changed my fan to blow out. As I'm writing this the temp is currently 72 degrees F and 55% humidity. If I add one CFL the temp goes upwards of 79 degrees F and humidity goes to between 40-50%. My tallest plant is 4" from the lights. (BTW the CFLs are "daylight" spectrum).
Also, Initially, I probably over-watered but have gotten a handle on that as well. The last two times I've watered was march 6th and then again on march 12th. Never saw any signs of under-watering such as drooping. I use a 1.5 cups of water which allows some water to drip out of the bottom.
I've Topped and FIMed after 5 or 6 nodes and the plants have responded and recovered well from that.
A pic or two should show that progress.
The problem is that some of the leaves on all 6 plants (even the younger ones) are curling under, canoeing and the tips and some edges are turning brown. And I haven't a clue what the problem is.
I tested the soil PH tonight and if I did it right and read it right the PH is slightly high but only like 7 to MAYBE 7.5
One other note - I thought I was doing good by watering with Sams Club purified water but I've come to realize that the water has "minerals added for taste". The bottle reads: "Purified water, magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride, salt* * adds a negligible amount of sodium".
I have no clue what the problem is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Please help me save my girls !! Thanks a bunch in advance !!
Patch
