Where did I go wrong??(pic)

Hey RIU..my plants r struggling they r 35days old and look small and crapy any input??im running 400hps 18/6 n soil no nutes yet just perlite and soil..water every 3days..what can I do??

quit watering them so much and let them dry out between waterings is one problem..

I stick my finger down as far as I can n the soil to check for dryness before I water..they r damp n pics cuz I just watered..

Will they bounce back and perk up or am I screwed??

Temp where they are growing, and do you have fresh air coming in and going out?

This thing works great for me. Takes the guessing out.

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It looks like a ph issue or your plants need some food. If the ph is off then your plants aren't able to absorb the nutrients in the soil, if your ph isn't off then I believe they are hungry. That uniform, lime green color suggests a nitrogen deficiency. They are really small for 35 days old, they look like they are a week or two old. I think they want food. A body builder can lift all they want, but until they consume enough calories their bodies won't be able to build mass. Your plants are in survival mode-not growing or putting energy into new growth-but merley staying alive. I've seen plants that are 2 months old and look like yours.

So, I think you need to give them a light feeding.

Over watering might be contributing to your problem as well. Try waiting an extra day inbetween waterings and see how that goes. If you've been overwatering then that could cause slow stunted growth

What soil are you using?
What are your min/max temps lights on and lights off?
What is the relative humidity?
Are they are in a small sealed area(closet/tent)? If so are you exchanging the air constantly?(pulling fresh air in and sucking hot air out)
Do you have an oscillating fan blowing on them?

Give us a little more information/take a pic of your set up and show us. Maybe we can help you more.

Hope this helps!

Helps a lot..soil is Scott's,lights on bout 78 not sure lights out ..it's a storage shed bout 8x10 with exhaust and fan..idk humidity..I thought they were to small for nutes?what would b a good nute?was thinking fox farms but is there a certain mute that they need now?

Stop watering so much, let them dry out more.
Also, your soil may need better drainage.

They probably need some food as well.

Good Luck.

Will they be ok? Is it to late to fix them..ugh!! U guys on here make it seem super simple..lol..I guess it is to most of u..I see pics of nice bushy plants and I got parsley..

No way man. I've got a 3 month old I killed on purpose. She's back n flowering. It was an experiment. If u think their fucked. Simply do what I do. Cut that bitch n re root her. She's a weed. Sh will grow. I planted same time as others

Here is rest

I started them in lil smart pots with seed starting soil..are those smart pots worth using or could that be part of the problem??

This girl came as clone 1 month ago. I screwed up killed her. Re rooted planted in plain organic soil no nutes. Jus lil bat guano trust me they will live. Get rid of all these commercial soils.

jerryb73 said:

I started them in lil smart pots with seed starting soil..are those smart pots worth using or could that be part of the problem??

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Yes. Just real dirt coco whatever. No time released nutes

Damn now that's what I'm talking bout.. Bushes..nice man..can't believe they were planted at same time..

Thanks Man U have helped a lot..I will let them grow..

jerryb73 said:

Damn now that's what I'm talking bout.. Bushes..nice man..can't believe they were planted at same time..

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This is first ever grow of anything. Just experimented. A lot. Mostly hydroponics.

Guess I got more experimenting to do..lol