LEAF shrivel after RES exchange, general hydro. GO BOX. 1000 watt LED

MaloMAL

Active Member
I don't understand why this is happening.
I ran a Res exchange mL / gallon
7.5 biothrive
5.0 CAmg+
7.5 bioRoot
2.5 bioWEED
5.0 bioMARINE
Then I diluted it with 1/4 gallon water (32oz)
I use faucet water, ppm @84 [email protected] temp@90
I hot brew my nutrients.... I'm thinking maybe the
High temp in water caused this, not sure.

I know I should keep my water at optimal temperatures.
I have no excuse for why i had high temps because I usually
Don't have this issue after brewing. But I also dilute it with more
Cold water, sooo idk you tell me.

Purpose: I hot brew because I saw that my nutrients were less concentrated on the bottom of the tote after doing so. Also the plants roots has small bits rather than nutrients chunks that were there during regular nutrient mixture ! Should I stop ?

Why are my leaves curling. I just need FACTS please.
They seem to be shrivel and I can't understand why.
The roots are perfectly good and well colonized.

pH start @5.5 then Rise @5.8 after 3/4 gallon water dilution.
ppm after nutes @370
pH of Nutes @5.5
temp of Nutes @90.8F

Ppm after dilution @345
pH after dilution @5.8
temp of dilution @87.4F

1000 watt LED viperspectra Veg light


I'm not expert. As a noob, I would like good accurate information.
If you'd like to comment here solely to degrade me, my Grow, or my equipment.
GET THE FUCK OUT. I need FACTS not criticism, IF you believe you know more
Than the rest, join the CREW ! We have more space in the "FUCK outta HERE" section lol

Won't allow me to upload any PHOTOs !

thank you ALL !
 

jswett1100

Well-Known Member
Often times leaves curling and going in weird directions is related to ph fluctiaions, id honestly just make sure the ph of your res is good it might be running a little higher then the plants want.
 

MaloMAL

Active Member
Often times leaves curling and going in weird directions is related to ph fluctiaions, id honestly just make sure the ph of your res is good it might be running a little higher then the plants want.
Just checked sir, it is currently at 5.9, maybe it was when I flushed them with ph adjusted tub water ppm@84 pH start @8.2 adjusted to 6.0. I poured it over the plant so it could drain down the Hydroton and rinse the plant from old nutes.... if the pH is @5.9 I'm assuming it's good ?
 

Gary Goodson

Well-Known Member
I don't understand why this is happening.
I ran a Res exchange mL / gallon
7.5 biothrive
5.0 CAmg+
7.5 bioRoot
2.5 bioWEED
5.0 bioMARINE
Then I diluted it with 1/4 gallon water (32oz)
I use faucet water, ppm @84 [email protected] temp@90
I hot brew my nutrients.... I'm thinking maybe the
High temp in water caused this, not sure.

I know I should keep my water at optimal temperatures.
I have no excuse for why i had high temps because I usually
Don't have this issue after brewing. But I also dilute it with more
Cold water, sooo idk you tell me.

Purpose: I hot brew because I saw that my nutrients were less concentrated on the bottom of the tote after doing so. Also the plants roots has small bits rather than nutrients chunks that were there during regular nutrient mixture ! Should I stop ?

Why are my leaves curling. I just need FACTS please.
They seem to be shrivel and I can't understand why.
The roots are perfectly good and well colonized.

pH start @5.5 then Rise @5.8 after 3/4 gallon water dilution.
ppm after nutes @370
pH of Nutes @5.5
temp of Nutes @90.8F

Ppm after dilution @345
pH after dilution @5.8
temp of dilution @87.4F

1000 watt LED viperspectra Veg light


I'm not expert. As a noob, I would like good accurate information.
If you'd like to comment here solely to degrade me, my Grow, or my equipment.
GET THE FUCK OUT. I need FACTS not criticism, IF you believe you know more
Than the rest, join the CREW ! We have more space in the "FUCK outta HERE" section lol

Won't allow me to upload any PHOTOs !

thank you ALL !
The fertilizer you are using is not meant for a reservoir. It's organic(if you can call bottled fertilizers that) and meant to be applied to the soil. If you look on the general hydroponics website, they only give a drain to waste feed chart.
http://generalhydroponics.com/feedcharts/
So in a nut shell, you should be using the drain to waste method.


FACTS!
 

jswett1100

Well-Known Member
Just checked sir, it is currently at 5.9, maybe it was when I flushed them with ph adjusted tub water ppm@84 pH start @8.2 adjusted to 6.0. I poured it over the plant so it could drain down the Hydroton and rinse the plant from old nutes.... if the pH is @5.9 I'm assuming it's good ?
I use the nutrient line you do but stricktly in soil haha i believe it says you can use it in hydro but id assume another nutrient line would work better like emerald harvest. but honestly your ph still seems a little high why dont you put the ph right in the middle at 5.6? see how that goes. I thought 5.3 was good for hydro honestly
 

Gary Goodson

Well-Known Member
I use the nutrient line you do but stricktly in soil haha i believe it says you can use it in hydro but id assume another nutrient line would work better like emerald harvest. but honestly your ph still seems a little high why dont you put the ph right in the middle at 5.6? see how that goes. I thought 5.3 was good for hydro honestly
No, you shouldn't use the Go line in hydroponics. It needs to be broken down to be available to the plant. And thats not going to happen in a reservoir or with hydroton. Hydroponic fertilizers, on the other hand, are readily available for the roots to take up.


I've used the GO line and I personally think it's one of the better bottled organics, if used properly. It's best when used with a microbe inoculated soil. The microbes will break it down and make it available to the plant. That being said, general hydroponics is now owned by the evil fucks at monsanto. So I trying to stay away from them.
 

MaloMAL

Active Member
Oh sorry sir, I am not using the RDWC Grow method rather drain to waste. DWC. I use the nutrients directly into the tote I use along with a stone that is plugged into an air pump. I don't use a reservoir to recirculate nutrients. May you clarify sir if your referring to my system specifically ? Also the box states it is Drain to Waste friendly and Not recommended for recirculating... im confused. Ima noob sir. Thanks


Also I agree it is not organic lol. I haven't seen them listed on the USDA organic website.

The fertilizer you are using is not meant for a reservoir. It's organic(if you can call bottled fertilizers that) and meant to be applied to the soil. If you look on the general hydroponics website, they only give a drain to waste feed chart.
http://generalhydroponics.com/feedcharts/
So in a nut shell, you should be using the drain to waste method.


FACTS!
 

Gary Goodson

Well-Known Member
Oh sorry sir, I am not using the RDWC Grow method rather drain to waste. DWC. I use the nutrients directly into the tote I use along with a stone that is plugged into an air pump. I don't use a reservoir to recirculate nutrients. May you clarify sir if your referring to my system specifically ? Also the box states it is Drain to Waste friendly and Not recommended for recirculating... im confused. Ima noob sir. Thanks


Also I agree it is not organic lol. I haven't seen them listed on the USDA organic website.
Basically it should only be used for soil. Not in any kind of hydroponic medium. DWC is hydroponic and not considered drain to waste. Maybe you don't fully understand what DTW(drain to waste) means? It's basically just a fancy term for saying you top water into soil or soil less medium. You pour it in the pot, it drains out of the bottom, and then you throw it out.
 

MaloMAL

Active Member
I use the nutrient line you do but stricktly in soil haha i believe it says you can use it in hydro but id assume another nutrient line would work better like emerald harvest. but honestly your ph still seems a little high why dont you put the ph right in the middle at 5.6? see how that goes. I thought 5.3 was good for hydro honestly
I wish I can upload the photos it really isn't bad. It appears as though the plant has stretch marks after loosing weight lol. Should I not use it then ? Will it be safe too change out at this point. It is my 3rd nute change solely using this recipe from "Go box"
 

MaloMAL

Active Member
Basically it should only be used for soil. Not in any kind of hydroponic medium. DWC is hydroponic and not considered drain to waste. Maybe you don't fully understand what DTW(drain to waste) means? It's basically just a fancy term for saying you top water into soil or soil less medium. You pour it in the pot, it drains out of the bottom, and then you throw it out.
Shit man I didn't. I can't pretend I know everything. I would love to learn as much as I can. I didn't understand what that meant being honest with you. I figured since I seen reviews where people use these nutes for Hydroponics it was safe. Also I've seen videos where people use these nutes. Idk man. What should I do man should I dump them out and use new nutes ?
 

Gary Goodson

Well-Known Member
Shit man I didn't. I can't pretend I know everything. I would love to learn as much as I can. I didn't understand what that meant being honest with you. I figured since I seen reviews where people use these nutes for Hydroponics it was safe. Also I've seen videos where people use these nutes. Idk man. What should I do man should I dump them out and use new nutes ?
Me personally, I wouldn't use it in hydroponics at all. Hey, we were all new at one point. I wasn't knocking ya, I was just saying you weren't using the term correctly. That's all.

Anyway, you want to use a hydroponic fertilizer with dwc. I would suggest using a 1 or 2 part hydro fertilizer and adding hydrogaurd to keep your roots white and healthy. Even though I stated I don't like Monsanto, maxibloom is a great fertilizer. Don't worry about hot brewing and start off at 5.5 then let it drift to about 6.3

Remember, you're learning, so don't try to do too much at one time. Keep it simple and try to master the basics first.

I read somewhere that you have a bunch of different fertilizers? This could get you in trouble.

What do you have right now?
 

MaloMAL

Active Member
Me personally, I wouldn't use it in hydroponics at all. Hey, we were all new at one point. I wasn't knocking ya, I was just saying you weren't using the term correctly. That's all.

Anyway, you want to use a hydroponic fertilizer with dwc. I would suggest using a 1 or 2 part hydro fertilizer and adding hydrogaurd to keep your roots white and healthy. Even though I stated I don't like Monsanto, maxibloom is a great fertilizer. Don't worry about hot brewing and start off at 5.5 then let it drift to about 6.3

Remember, you're learning, so don't try to do too much at one time. Keep it simple and try to master the basics first.

I read somewhere that you have a bunch of different fertilizers? This could get you in trouble.

What do you have right now?
Oh sorry kind sir, please excuse me if I came across as offended. I'm totally fine. Thank you. I know I only purchased them because I receive them at a liquidated price. I figured, well I'll get good sooner than later so I'll get the nutes and use the basic ones first since I'm a shit bag.
 

Johnny Lawrence

Well-Known Member
Are you running beneficials? If not, you're essentially wasting your time with that nute line in hydro. You'd be better off running chelated synthetic nutrients.
 
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