The Beginning Has Begun

[Obi Wan]

Separating the twins is the right decision when you consider the big picture including available space and future needs. No need to second guess that one.

/Obi

 

[Flyinhigh]

You did the best thing by cutting them. That saved you a major headache and/or the loss of both plants. Sometimes you have to cut off the finger to save the hand, I think that's how the saying goes.

 

[dustypropcrop]

So what d'you guys think about my water ph?
When I done the transplant I didn't have too much soil fall away from the roots.I was surprised at how much the roots had grown in just over a week! All my babies had healthy looking roots around the bottom of the soil. I think I have moved them at the right time. Cheers for the pointers guys.

 

[Obi Wan]

I am on the side who feels pH is important to monitor. pH can be the root cause of nutrient deficiencies, lockout, poor growth and other things that you simply cannot fix if it is too far out of range.

There are nutrients that your plant can't absorb above pH 6.5 which may cause two problems:

1. Deficiency. The plant will begin to slowly deform and die as it lacks proper food to continue growth.
2. Burn. You may get a build up of nutrients in your soil that have not been used causing an abundance to be available should the pH level be corrected.

Happy Growing,
/Obi

 

[dustypropcrop]

I'm now paranoid,slightly worried that I've moved my little 1's too early? I will have a progress report in the morning.

 

[Obi Wan]

My apologies. I didn't mean to worry you. I'm a little OCD perhaps and was just lending a point of view to consider. Your grow is doing fine Make note of your water and run off pH from time to time. If a problem begins to develop you will have some info ready to help narrow down possible causes.

You are going to find there are a lot of ways to do things right. You've already made it further than many before you. Keep it up!

/Obi

 

[dustypropcrop]

Thanks very much obi. So had a look at my babies the smorning,2 seem to be fine and 2 don't look as good.they don't look terrible,Just not as vibrant as the others.I will keep an eye on them.there sleeping now.

 

[Flyinhigh]

Hey dusty, any updates?

 

[dustypropcrop]

 

[dustypropcrop]

I've done Something a bit silly but did not realise.when re-potting I only had enough soil for 2 pots,I bought what I thought was the same soil but a different manufacturer.the 2 that aren't in the same soil seem to be struggling

 

[dustypropcrop]

I still have the little one that looked nute burnt in the small cup and it seems to be doing better that the poorly looking one in the big pots. I'm gona buy more soil tomorrow and try n save who I can but I'm not looking forward to the transplant.I'm defo going to loose one I think

 

[dustypropcrop]

this is the terrible looking baby and what was left of the twin and the root of the mentioned sick 1

 

[dustypropcrop]

I've re-worked the soil and I'm gona transplant this wee sweetheart tomorrow,this is the 1 that looked like nute burnt.it seems to be doing better now and better than here little sick sister.lol

 

[dustypropcrop]

When I re-potted my lust "cupling" her roots looked much bettet than the one pictured above. I will know in a day or two if she's gona take,fingers crossed.
All going well,I should end up with the 4 that I planned for,losing just 3. I'm taking mental notes in my head ready for my next grow,which I'm already thinking about!

 

[Flyinhigh]

Haha nice job on the transplant dusty

 

[dustypropcrop]

Here is the stronger of the twins.she seems to be doing really well!

 

[dustypropcrop]

Gave them a drink tonight,that's the first since the transplant,4 days ago.I gave them 250 ml each.is this enough or 2 much? I'm guessing maybe give them about a litre if there in ten litre pots? Cheers guys.

 

[dustypropcrop]

So guys,things seem to be going well. I've got some very dry and cracked leaves.could this be down to heat or thirst?or maybe both? Still very unsure how much water to give and if I should add any nutes? Cheers

 

[Obi Wan]

Slowly saturate all of the soil until you see run off emerging from the bottom of the container. The leaves look a little cooked. Give them a good deep watering and work on the heat issue.

/Obi

 

[dustypropcrop]

Hey obi,again many thanks for your advice! I've just gave each of my babies roughly 1.5 litres,5.7 gallons,roughly. They sure soaked it up! My smallest seemed to have more run off,thinking maybe because there isn't as much roots? Anyways I checked the ph of the run off,it read 6.9. I'm very pleased with this as the water going in was about 7.6-8.6. I will get some pics up tomorrow.