1st time grow plant problems

glockstar21

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This is my first grow and I am having some issues here and can’t seem to pinpoint the problem. I am growing under florescent lights rated for plant growth. This is the end of the first week of flowering under 12/12 and I have switched to ½ strength 10-60-10 fert, my ph is about 6.8 as well. I had some problems with over fertilizing a couple weeks ago but think I got them flushed good. I also am using auto-watering pots. Should I fill the water reservoir with my ½ strength 10-60-10 or just top water and fertilize every few waterings? I might add I have had no signs of bugs except a couple ladybugs and a gnat here and there. The leaves and their undersides are free of insect life.

The leaves just seem wilted and to curl under length ways on a number of my plants. I also have spots on the leaves and discoloration along the edges of many of them. I have included pictures too…thanks for any ideas you might have
 

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JoeBlo

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too me that looks like over watering... i'm not sure but it's either over watering or over fert-ing how often do your auto water pots water???

lady bugs are good for your plants by the way the eat a lot of other smaller things that might do harm to your plants
 

glockstar21

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The pots just keep the soil moist all the time...not wet but just a nice damp. I haven't been using the auto watering since I over fertilized a couple weeks ago and did a good flushing. I have just been letting the soil dry out and top watering with filtered water. My last watering I used 1/2 strength 10/60/10. I mist the leaves at night just before the lights go out too. I have been giving them a 12g container of CO2 morning and night as well.
 

potpimp

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I think they need oxygen. Let your plants get nice and dry for a couple or three days and see if they don't improve. I don't know about the 10/60/10 mix but I'm assuming that you have researched what your plants need.
 

smokinsilly

Active Member
might be the micronutes. Try 10/60/25-50 I am doing my first grow now, and I heard the last number set should be kinda high. also when the leaves curl down, they are trying to prevent water from collecting because they are too wet. also, not sure about the water before bedtime. If anything, water them an hour before the light goes on. You're gonna need the light to dry the leaves, and 12 hours of damp leaves can't be a good thing. Also, put in a fan, the stems need some good breeze, helps strengthen the core.
peace~
 
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