OldMedMan's Aloha Journal Part 2

[OldMedMan]

Your story is awesome OMM... put in that Cindy 99 can't wait. The LEDs are making fat leaves!!

Thanks Buckshot. I have to write about what else was going on the home front. Jo, Vicki, Sal. and my cat Zero.

You are so right about the fat leaves.

 

[OldMedMan]

I looked around and found this discussion about curling leaves: Leaves curling up: Is it Mg defeciency? Input needed I hope it helps.

Also, don't you use OC or OC+ in your soil? If so, what good would flushing the soil do if all the ferts are time release?

Thank you kind sir. I read your link and you have found the problem. I spray them with water at least two times a day. Most of them love as you can see, but those three do not.

No kidding Kushie you came through. Thank You!

 

[KushMeister]

Thank you kind sir. I read your link and you have found the problem. I spray them with water at least two times a day. Most of them love as you can see, but those three do not.

No kidding Kushie you came through. Thank You!

Cool! I'm glad that helped. I want to see a pretty little China girl again!

If I may, let me post this helpful general info on leaf curling I just found.

Here are some common problems when marijuana leaves are curling.

Too much marijuana fertilizer
The most common cause of marijuana leaf cupping aka leaf margin rolling, leaf margin burn, and leaf tip curl/burn is overzealous use of marijuana plant food. In relationship to factors such as marijuana plant vigor and rate of growth. Leaf burn is often the very first sign of too much marijuana fertilizer.
A hard, crispy feel to the marijuana leaf frequently occurs as well, as opposed to a soft and cool feel of a happy pot leaf. Back off on the amount and/or frequency of using marijuana fertilizer. Too much marijuana fertilizer can also burn the roots, especially the sensitive root tips, which then creates another set of problems. Note - as soil dries, the concentration of the remaining salts rises further exacerbating the problem.
High Heat
The marijuana plant is losing water via it’s leaves faster than what can be replaced by the root system. The marijuana leaf responds by leaf margin cupping or rolling up or down (most times up) in order to conserve moisture. A good example is reflected by the appearance of broad-bladed turf grass on a hot summer day, high noon, with low soil moisture levels - the leaf blade will roll upward/inward with the grass taking on a dull, greyish-green appearance. Upon sunrise when moisture levels have returned to normal, the leaf blade will be flat. Lower the heat in the marijuana grow-op and concentrate on developing a large robust root system. An efficient and effective root system will go a long way to prevent heat induced pot leaf dessication or marijuana leaf margin curling. One short episode of high heat is enough to permanently disable or destroy leaf tissue and cause a general decline in the leaves affected, which often occurs to leaves found at the top of the cannabis plant. The damaged pot leaf (usually) does not fully recover, no matter what you do. Bummer in the summer. One can only look to new growth for indications that the problem has been corrected.
Too much light
Yes, it’s true, you can give your marijuana plant too much light. Cannabis does not receive full sun from sunrise to sunset in its natural state. It is shaded or given reduced light levels because of adjacent plant material, cloudy conditions, rain, dust, twilight periods in the morning and late afternoon, and light intensity changes caused by a change in the seasons. Too much light mainly serves to bleach out and destroy chlorophyll as opposed to causing marijuana leaf cupping, but it often goes hand-in-hand with high heat for indoor marijuana growers. Turn down the time when the lights on in your marijuana grow room. If you're using a 24 hr cycle, turn it down to 20 hrs. Those on 18 - 6 marijuana growth cycle can turn their lights down two or three hours. Too much light can have many adverse effects on marijuana plants. Concentrate on developing/maintaining an efficient and robust root system.
Over Watering
For marijuana growers using soil, this practice only serves to weaken the root system by depriving the roots of proper gas exchange. The marijuana plants roots are not getting enough oxygen which creates an anerobic condition inducing root rot and root decline with the end result showing up as leaf stress, stunted growth, and in severe cases, death. Over watering creates a perfect environment for damp-off disease, at, or below the soil line. Many times marijuana growers believe their cannabis plant is not getting enough marijuana fertilizers (which it can't under such adverse conditions), so they add more marijuana fertilizers. Making the problem worst. Not better. Often problem 1 and 4 go together. Too much marijuana fertilizer combined with too much water. Creating plenty of marijuana plant problems.
Not Enough Water
Not only is the marijuana plant now stressed due to a low supply of adequate moisture, but carbohydrate production has been greatly compromised (screwed up). Step up the watering frequency, and if need be, organic marijuana growers may need to water from the bottom up until moisture levels reach a norm throughout the medium. One of the best methods in determining whether a marijuana plant requires watering is lifting the pots. The pots should be light to lift before a water session. After watering the marijuana plants lift the pots to get an understanding how heavy they've become fully watered. If the pot feels light to the lift - it’s time to water. Don’t wait until the soil pulls away from the side of the pot before watering. And of course, leach, once in a while to get rid of excess salts. These are the five most common problems marijuana growers encounter when growing cannabis. Correcting the problems early will save the marijuana plants, but may reduce overall yield. With practice and experience these problems are easily overcome which will then enable the marijuana grower to produce fantastic marijuana plants. With heavy yields.

 

[OldMedMan]

Your story is awesome OMM... put in that Cindy 99 can't wait. The LEDs are making fat leaves!!

Big Fat Fanny Leaves are My Heart's Desire!

 

[OldMedMan]

Thanks Kushie!

 

[OldMedMan]

good weed OMM
the ladies are lovely in Hawaii arent they I dont think that bit of leaf curl would scare me at all. heck I know some folks here that would love to have a sick plant that nice
I got a cindy seed that is for my next grow. that and maybe some chemdawg.
you take it slow and have fun at THsea's you too cronich

Good Weed to you too fishy. Hey a cindy too! Be careful with that chemdawg !

 

[wildbill38]

Good Weed OMM.

 

[OldMedMan]

Good Weed OMM.

Same to you Brother Billy.

 

[Hiker]

This is why I love this place. You didn't even ask for help with your ladies and Kushy steps up and helps anyway. rocks and OMM is the mayor

 

[CronicHempHog]

gimme a call buddy got the dirt on the dirt

 

[OldMedMan]

Hi All !

Not much happening tonight......kind of taking a one night break.

Peace all and Good Weed to all!

 

[fish cake]

Howdy OMM! enjoy the break from the grind of all that growing. I know it can drag a fella down sometimes.
and have a great weed too

 

[Curso]

Hi All !

Not much happening tonight......kind of taking a one night break.

Peace all and Good Weed to all!

Nights off are good!!! Although your night off kinda hindered the entertainment value of my coffee this morning

 

[CronicHempHog]

be there in 45 minutes

 

[QueenTokelove]

We all need a break sometimes..

 

[OldMedMan]

Here Are Some Pretty Bad Pictures of the Indoor Girls.

Group Shot You can see the little Arjan's Haze on the left. Forgot to take a close up.

China Yuman looking a bit better.

Moby Dick

Miss Lucy

Medi-Bomb1

The 2 Violator Kush

Just realized I left the Black Russian out too. Guess I'm a bit more tired than I thought after my visit with THsea today.

Better pictures tomorrow....I hope!

 

[CronicHempHog]

 

[Buckshot]

Hey OMM

they are great pics, wadda you talkin about?

 

[fish cake]

yeah what Buck said
hope you have a great weedend OMM.
hey I just was thinking, I have never heard of termites eating MJ maybe you have a natural defense system growing on there

 

[BeemerBill]

Looking good OMM. those are going to me nice plants when you set them out and will make you a happy man.