newbie in desperate need of help (pics0

**thegrownoob** · 10-17-2009, 03:42 PM

Okay,
I'm new to growing, in fact this is really my first attempt. The plants pictured below were started from seed, and for about the first three weeks I had no problems. I look around on the forum but I can't seem to identify what I am doing wrong.

I am using a couple of 23 watt CFL bulbs, the space is small (mini fridge) but I have two vent fans running (one in and one out) and the temp stays around 80-85.

Until a couple of days ago I was using 16/16/16 fertilizer diluted in water. Now I am just using water.

About three days ago I transplanted my plants from 8oz cups to 16oz cups. I don't know if I have a nutrient problem, or if they are just suffering from transplant shock.

My plants seem to be exhibiting a variety of problems and I need to know how to fix them before they die off. Any suggestions?

I was planning to grow these in smaller containers until they began to reveal their sex, at which point I planned to transplant the best two females into larger containers. I don't really care about a big yield as this is just for fun, but at the same time I don't want all of them to die off after I have put so much work into them. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,
Jack

**Sidewinder73** · 10-17-2009, 03:47 PM

Your soil looks nasty. Where did you get the soil? Check PH of the soil and water you are feeding with. If neither of those are the prob, then back off nutrients and flush with ph balanced water.

**thegrownoob** · 10-17-2009, 03:55 PM

The soil is miracle grow soil, I didn't get if from my yard or anything. Is there any chance they could be suffering from heat stress?

**thegrownoob** · 10-17-2009, 03:57 PM

I usually run my water through a brita filter and let it sit for a day or two before I use it. Also I haven't used any nutes in a couple of days, although the fresh soil I used when transplanting does have some nutes in it.

**catnips** · 10-17-2009, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by thegrownoob

The soil is miracle grow soil, I didn't get if from my yard or anything. Is there any chance they could be suffering from heat stress?

Growers I know say Miracle Gro is crap. Yes, I think heat stress could be an issue. Check pH as already suggested.

**thegrownoob** · 10-17-2009, 04:11 PM

Ya I know that miracle grow isn't really ideal, I'm just using what i have on hand. I will check the ph ASAP. I am still wondering though, what in the heck is wrong with this guy?

It seems to have completely different symptoms than my others. The others are still standing straight while this one has gone as limp as a noodle.

**thegrownoob** · 10-17-2009, 04:18 PM

They seemed so happy just a couple of days ago, this is them right after I put them in bigger containers.

And this is them a couple of weeks ago

**magik*420** · 10-17-2009, 04:25 PM

Did you use MG Seedling Starting Soil or just regular MG Potting Soil??

**thegrownoob** · 10-17-2009, 04:33 PM

Actually it was soil for African Violet's.

**magik*420** · 10-17-2009, 04:37 PM

Thats probably ur problem then.. Who knows what nutes are in there and how much??

If ur starting seeds, you dont wanna use anything with nutes in it really.. Thats why they make "Starting" soils..