Boo’s Perpetual Grow Journal

[MrSauga]

Can you also see the yellowing at some of the tips? Could it be nute burn finally showing up from last week?

I don't think so since the margins have browned too. How much is she being fed again?

Could it be a Potassium issue?

A K def issue starts at the bottom and works up. It still looks light some sort of heat issue. The damaged leaves will not get better, in fact they will get worse. Keep an eye on the other leaves for the same signs. You may have corrected the issue already.

 

[BooWho2]

You may have corrected the issue already.

I did....I cut her top off.

 

[MrSauga]

LOLOL!

 

[BooWho2]

Should the stem be hollow?

There is one small spot on the lower section.

 

[oldsmokey]

They quite often are hollow at harvest.

 

[Bean Genie]

Should the stem be hollow?

There is one small spot on the lower section.

Have definitely had hollow stems before, for me it only seemed to matter on outdoor plants that got invaded by pests or mold.

 

[MrSauga]

Looks like thrips Boo, on that lower leaf.

 

[BooWho2]

Looks like thrips Boo, on that lower leaf.

That damage is old On the surrounding leaves. I was pointing to the smaller sugar leaf in the middle that is curling and has a brown spot on it. Still think thrips?

 

[BooWho2]

Here is a leaf pic up close. Almost looks like septoria to me.

 

[MrSauga]

That damage is old On the surrounding leaves. I was pointing to the smaller sugar leaf in the middle that is curling and has a brown spot on it. Still think thrips?

I still think you have a thrip problem. I'm not sure if the curling and brown spot is related, but looking at many of those leaves they have that same spotted thrip pattern.
What was the old damage from? Did you have thrips before?

Here is a leaf pic up close. Almost looks like septoria to me.

It's possible, but I'm used to seeing more black splotches. I could be totally wrong. Let some others give some advice as well Boo.

 

[BooWho2]

What was the old damage from? Did you have thrips before?

She was outside sitting in between the two Cindys when they were having all the bug problems (and the fungus problem). I sprayed her with iso before I put her in the tent and then a couple more times just to be safe. I’ve not seen or had any real issues until about a week or so ago when some of the Fan leaves started to fade.

It's possible, but I'm used to seeing more black splotches. I could be totally wrong. Let some others give some advice as well Boo.

Will do ! Thanks MrS!

 

[MrSauga]

I’ve not seen or had any real issues until about a week or so ago when some of the Fan leaves started to fade.

So that kinda tells me that that it isn't overfed. You may have overlooked the question earlier, but how much are you feeding her?

 

[BooWho2]

She is getting 1/2 tsp of Dyna Bloom and 1/2 tsp Protekt per gallon. However, her nutes were upped on 23 Sept. I gave her the same amount of Protekt and 3/4 tsp of the Bloom nutes. When I got home on the 26th she didn‘t look better so I went back to 1/2 tsp of the Bloom nutes since then. Clear as mud? Lol.

 

[MrSauga]

When I got home on the 26th she didn‘t look better so I went back to 1/2 tsp of the Bloom nutes since then. Clear as mud? Lol.

OK, so how much does Dyna Bloom recommend at this stage of growth? My next question is, if the plant didn't look any better after 3/4 tsp did it look any worse?

 

[BooWho2]

They recommend 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of both of those products. She has been getting the 1/2 tsp of each since she went into flower 6+ weeks ago. So the increase in the Bloom nutes could be considerable, but she didn’t look a lot worse on the 26th, just a little more faded...which is why the following day I flushed her and came back with the 1/2 tsp each of Bloom and Protekt since then.

 

[MrSauga]

It seems maybe you are light on the feed unless you know the product doesn't like higher dosages.

BLOOM™ 3-12-6 is specifically formulated to be used during the flowering stage. Begin using BLOOM before your plants decide to shift into the flowering phase.

• A lower level of nitrogen will help reduce stem elongation and invigorate cola zones (budding area) to promote dense, vibrant flowering buds.
• High levels of phosphorus and potassium push production of resinous, potent and sticky flowers.
• When applied, the plant nutrients in BLOOM are immediately available, giving your plants the ability to access all the minerals they need for optimum production.
• Ample levels of calcium, no need to supplement with a Cal-Mag product.
• Use with either complete base nutrient Foliage-Pro® or GROW™ to regulate nitrogen levels for best quality and quantity.
• Excellent for all indica, hybrid, and sativa strains.
• Maximum, dense healthy bud growth!

Application Rates for Cannabis

• Hydroponics: Mix 2 – 3 tsp. per gal. of water for recirculating systems or 1 – 2 tsp. per gal. for non-recirculating systems depending upon growing conditions.
• Siphon Mixer: (1:15 ratio) Mix 2 – 4 fl. oz. per gallon of water for a concentrate feed solution.
• Irrigation Injector: (1:100 ratio) Mix 10 – 18 fl. oz. per gallon of water to make an injectable concentrate.
• Foliar Application: Mix ¼ – ½ tsp. per gallon of water and spray directly of leaves.
• For outdoor applications in soil, feed 1 – 2 tsp/gal with every watering.

Have you tried increasing to 10mL yet? That would be the route I'd go.

 

[BooWho2]

Geez MrS. I've never seen that chart. I've just been going by the back of the label...

This is the Protekt label below.

 

[MrSauga]

OK, so now my best guess would be a Ca def since it appears you may need to give it the feeding dose more than the maintenance dose. The label on the bottle shows both, and the feeding one uses a tsp/gal once or twice per month, probably so you don't get a lot of salt buildup. I'd go with the chart recommendations and see what she does. If it dies then we went the wrong way.

 

[BooWho2]

If it dies then we went the wrong way.

Perfect! I’m in!

 

[MrSauga]

Perfect! I’m in!

Of course I'm kidding. She'll be fine. It's a strong plant in flower and is requiring a bit more food. This is why I like to act like Columbo. Eventually things start to make sense if enough questions are asked.