Seedling problem! twisted leaves?

leeak47

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i have two seedling one headband and one bagseed they both have the same twisted leaves but the bagseed has a slight purple discoloration on the top most leaves. my thoughts are that it could be from where the timer got messed up and the time messed up some but watned to get some more advice
 

djruiner

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my first guess would be over watering...soil looks really moist,droopy leaves is the first sign of that.or it might be rootbound due to the peat pellet you started it in.if the netting isnt removed before transplanting into soil,it can trap some of the roots in the net,stunting its growth.but thats not that case each time its done in peat pellets..but it does happen
 

leeak47

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it could be a overwatering problem as i have gotten kinda into a habit or watering once everyday, but would that stunt the growth too? ive notice a major decrease in growth.
 

djruiner

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it could be a overwatering problem as i have gotten kinda into a habit or watering once everyday, but would that stunt the growth too? ive notice a major decrease in growth.
yeah..any type of stress can stunt growth...on a plant that small in that size container...shouldnt need it more then once a week..unless you have high temps.....judge when it needs watered by the weight of the pot...when it starts feeling light it needs water.you cant really judge by checking the top 1-3" of soil.let it dry completely out...then water it again..that should fix the problem
 

tfishing

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yup what dj said.. lighten up on the water as said and transplant into a more air allowing medium ! that one looks very dense and muddy get some vermiculite !
 

The Ruined

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What's your ph?

I had a problem where my ph was too low and the leaves twisted and started to stand up. Your pic kinda looks how it started.
 

leeak47

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i think that was my problem i was going by the top of the pot as ive always heard but ill have to let them dry out and probably repot as well thanks for the help man.
 

leeak47

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and as far as the ph i have have no ph meter so i wont know thinking about getting one tho. ive had about 4 succesful grows without one but im really starting to get into testing new meathods so i might have to.
 

leeak47

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transplanted to a bigger pot today the headband seemed pretty rootbound but will hopefully do better now.
 
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