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JWPcinders
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For sure wanted to make sure the soil was good as well. Running myself to the hydro store now to get cal mag and ph up/down. Will update with nutrient solution ph and run off ph
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Ok sounds good.
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Okay so I watered them with Grow Micro Bloom and added the Sensi Cal Mag Xtra. When I tested the pH it was perfect 6.5. But when I measured the run off it was 5.39
. I sprinkled some dolomitic lime on the top layer before I watered and mixed in to the top soil. Hopefully that will help correct the problem! I didn’t put very much lime should I just wait till next water and see what the run off is?
I never measure runoff, the only thing you need to be concerned with is ph going in.
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Awesome glad to hear that! Well I am hoping it was a calcium def! Next grow I am definatley moving to a coco only so I can cotrol nutes!
Wise move for now, coco gives you more control.
Get rid of that ph tester you have in the soil. Lol I threw mine in the garbage as fast as I put it in my cart thinking it would be a good buy... 
(you really don’t have to I’m just buggin)
proper way to test the ph of your soil is do a slurry test. Checking the run off is (In lack of a better term) pointless.
(you really don’t have to I’m just buggin)proper way to test the ph of your soil is do a slurry test. Checking the run off is (In lack of a better term) pointless.
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I am hoping that all will be well nowGet rid of that ph tester you have in the soil. Lol I threw mine in the garbage as fast as I put it in my cart thinking it would be a good buy...
proper way to test the ph of your soil is do a slurry test. Checking the run off is (In lack of a better term) pointless.
You got this now JC
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UPDATE DAY 30!
Okay so I think I nipped the problem in the but with the help of a few of you guys! I believe it was a cal/mag def. Since I fed them yesterday with nutes and cal mag I didn’t see an increase in spotting or yellowing. Glad I caught it when I did, although it did leave some nice damage. The one plant that has been the dwarf of the group definitely got hit the hardest! I am thinking I will see some good new growth in the next week as the plants establish there roots in these pots!
Okay so I think I nipped the problem in the but with the help of a few of you guys! I believe it was a cal/mag def. Since I fed them yesterday with nutes and cal mag I didn’t see an increase in spotting or yellowing. Glad I caught it when I did, although it did leave some nice damage. The one plant that has been the dwarf of the group definitely got hit the hardest! I am thinking I will see some good new growth in the next week as the plants establish there roots in these pots!
New growth looks good.
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Nice recovery! Your on the right track now.
Just keep doing what you’re doing for now.
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Do you think I should feed just phd water next time, phd water and cal/mag, or all nutes?
Never feed plain water unless you’re in some sort of super soil or LOS. Always feed nutrients even if it’s just a reduced feed. Plain water could shock the plant.
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Okay even though the plants are in ferted soil?
If you’re feeding them nutrients then yes.
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Gotcha! Think I should get rid of the bottom leaves that crispy and literally falling apart?
If they’re dry and crunchy yes take them off
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Okay! Do I cut them right off at the stem?