getting discouraged first grow please help

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rookie LEDer

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Have seedlings under cfl, 15 days old. In fox farm w perlite. First 2 sets of leaves drooping bad n can't get them to pop back up. Been going on for about 6 days now. Cut way down on watering n don't no what else to do? If anyone can give me some steps to take or how long to wait before watering again, completely dry out or what? Any info/help appreciated
 
ayr0n

ayr0n

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rookie LEDer said:
Have seedlings under cfl, 15 days old. In fox farm w perlite. First 2 sets of leaves drooping bad n can't get them to pop back up. Been going on for about 6 days now. Cut way down on watering n don't no what else to do? If anyone can give me some steps to take or how long to wait before watering again, completely dry out or what? Any info/help appreciated
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can you post pics? Sounds like you have a good hunch that it's overwatering...it took me some time to get used to when to water and how much, but it'll get easier with time. Letting it completely dry out is kinda counterproductive, cuz keeping it moist keeps the microherd buzzing, but you definitely don't want it overly damp either. It's hard to say exactly how much to water and how often since it can vary a lot depending on things like the aeration / drainage of the soil, the humidity / temps, ventilation and airflow in the grow room, etc...once you learn to read the plant, watering will be much easier. They'll let you know when things are too wet or too dry, and you can dial it in from there - but first you gotta know what signs to look for n that's gonna take a little practice/experience...
 
warble

warble

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Get that humidity up to 55% at least. Don't water unless the container feels light. What is your water ph in and runoff?
 
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deadgro

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Watering will depend on container size, too. Bigger pots take longer to dry out and thus, prevent roots' access to oxygen. If its 2+ gallons, you might need to wait 5-7 days between watering.
 
Diabolical666

Diabolical666

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OF is super hot for seedlings:( The overwatering is just releasing more nutes in the soil... Good luck on this, hope she pulls thru regardless
 
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rookie LEDer

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ayr0n said:
can you post pics? Sounds like you have a good hunch that it's overwatering...it took me some time to get used to when to water and how much, but it'll get easier with time. Letting it completely dry out is kinda counterproductive, cuz keeping it moist keeps the microherd buzzing, but you definitely don't want it overly damp either. It's hard to say exactly how much to water and how often since it can vary a lot depending on things like the aeration / drainage of the soil, the humidity / temps, ventilation and airflow in the grow room, etc...once you learn to read the plant, watering will be much easier. They'll let you know when things are too wet or too dry, and you can dial it in from there - but first you gotta know what signs to look for n that's gonna take a little practice/experience...
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Yeah I can post pics jus don't really no how? If someone could help explain? New to the site ain't exactly figured everything out yet. Yeah I figured over time I will get to no how it works as far as reading the plants. Jus didn't want to lose the first round, plus beans weren't cheap. 1 is big bud+WW. Other 2 were variety pack from ace seeds which thought they'd b labeled w strains when I got em, but nope. From what I seen they got some exotic strains not so heard of.(from Spain) thanks for feedback n yes would like to post progress of em w pics if I can figure it out
 
ayr0n

ayr0n

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1. Select 'upload file' (if it's not showing, select 'More Options')
2. Select the photo on your computer that you'd like to upload (unless it is a mobile device, then the options vary depending on your OS and the file hierarchy of your device, along w/ which apps you have installed to view files, etc)
3. Insert it as either thumbnail or full image (if you don't select an insert option then they are attached at the bottom of your post by default)
4. Click 'post reply'
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Hope that helps.
 
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rookie LEDer

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PH was 7. N haven't been able to find digital one at any of stores, like home depot
, Walmart etc. N didn't want to have to order offline. So until I found a hydro store round me or another store that sold em, I did what I read that 1ml of distilled vinegar would drop it .3 a gallon of water. Didn't think that was cause but could b wrong. Have the fox f ferts but didn't think I should start em till least week 3.
 
Diabolical666

Diabolical666

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The soil will buffer the PH. Dont add nutes for 4-6wks unless they need it. FF likes closer to 7. (I been using it for 3 yrs perpetually)
 
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rookie LEDer

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warble said:
Get that humidity up to 55% at least. Don't water unless the container feels light. What is your water ph in and runoff?
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For the RH to 55%. I have a lil humidifier but my grow box is so small it jus seems to get sucked right out exhaust. Have couple towels in there n mist down every couple hrs. Does the shallow pan w perlite n water really work?
 
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rookie LEDer

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Diabolical666 said:
OF is super hot for seedlings:( The overwatering is just releasing more nutes in the soil... Good luck on this, hope she pulls thru regardless
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Yeah I heard that after I planted, n they got lil nute burn week in but looked like they overcome that. I'm gonna try getting pics up cuz at 15 days thinking they should b lil bigger, well with out knowing strain then idk
 
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