day 24, not looking so hot

Sdavid · Aug 9, 2010

Growing outdoors, Lowryders.

The last few days, the weather was really, and I'm mean really hot. around 104 F (40 C).
I think it kinda shocked my plants.

I've started to feed them with some Biobizz (Bioheaven, and Root Juice)... I hope they recover...

Would appreciate any kind of help/advice.

THT · Aug 9, 2010

That really doesn't look bad, looks like maybe a little nutrient burn. Are they in store bought soil? if so what kind? It appears your soil has no perlite, you may have poor drainage, are there multiple plants in a single container? This may also present a problem later on as one plants roots over take the space of another plant, how often are they being watered, and are you checking the PH of the water that goes in and the water that comes out? There's a great deal of information that could help others determine what may be wrong.

Sdavid · Aug 9, 2010

THT said:
That really doesn't look bad, looks like maybe a little nutrient burn. Are they in store bought soil? if so what kind? It appears your soil has no perlite, you may have poor drainage, are there multiple plants in a single container? This may also present a problem later on as one plants roots over take the space of another plant, how often are they being watered, and are you checking the PH of the water that goes in and the water that comes out? There's a great deal of information that could help others determine what may be wrong.

I didn't add any nutes till today. and that not really a nute, just a general stimulator.

They soil is store bought, lightly pre-fertilized.
I water 1-2 times a week ( the pic above was taken a few hours after watering).
I'm growing 3 plants in each pot, but the pot are pretty big, something like that http://is.gumtree.com/image/extrabig/10929469.jpg

I didn't put any perlite in the soil, I didn't know it existed till a few days ago when I read it here somewhere. I reckon that the pot drainage is rather Ok, cause i do see some water going out of the bottom when i water, and the direct sun ( 40C) does its job vaporising the rest..

I didn't check for PH...

THT · Aug 9, 2010

It is very possible that the nutrients in the pre-fertilized soil could cause burn on a young plant. Keep in mind some strains are much more sensitive to nutrients. My advice is to find a way to check PH of the runoff water as this will give you a good idea of the PH your roots are experiencing. Over time you may find that your soil drains slower and slower as it compacts, this could slow growth as not enough air will be able to reach the roots. Other than that just keep an eye on it, if it gets worse you may have to flush the soil with gallon after gallon of water.

jondamon · Aug 9, 2010

Regardless of how big your containers are for them you should have 1 plant in 1 pot. You will not believe how this plants roots can grow.

Save yourself the trouble and try and seperate them now. When you seperate them you can mix your own soil and add some perlite as already been stated. Maybe even some Dolomite lime to help with any PH drift.

J

Sdavid · Aug 9, 2010

jondamon said:
Regardless of how big your containers are for them you should have 1 plant in 1 pot. You will not believe how this plants roots can grow.

Save yourself the trouble and try and seperate them now. When you seperate them you can mix your own soil and add some perlite as already been stated. Maybe even some Dolomite lime to help with any PH drift.

J

I'm too scared to move them, I'm afraid that they won't survive the re-planting.
Lowryders are supposed to be small, and at least half of what i'm growing will be males, so they will be taken out anyways, soon.

It just doesn't seem to grow as fast or as healthy as i've seen in other photos or grow journals.

How i can boost their grow, or make them grow healthier with out re-planting and changing soil?

THT · Aug 9, 2010

Sdavid said:
How i can boost their grow, or make them grow healthier with out re-planting and changing soil?

Bring them inside at night and put them under CFL's autoflowers in general prefer 20 hours of light per day.

The best thing you can do for a soil grow, is start with the right soil.

Sdavid · Aug 9, 2010

THT said:
Bring them inside at night and put them under CFL's autoflowers in general prefer 20 hours of light per day

Hmm... I don't have the room to place them in side with all the equipment needed.
They get about 7 hours of direct sun, and another 5 of light, I hope that will do.

I'll get some better soil on my next grows.......I just found out i got a great hydro shop right around the corner.

I can't figure out why they don't grow as I want them to.
Maye i just need to be patient, and wait it out.

Why can't they invent steroids for plants!!!! :confused:

may bob marley bless my plants

THT · Aug 9, 2010

Patience is key, however keep in mind autoflowering plants grow very slow and stay very small if not given more hours of direct light. The only equipment you would need is a few CFL bulbs and fixtures, and a small fan, How packed full of stuff is your entire living quarters? You don't have room to spare few square feet of space anywhere? I only make the suggestion because its an auto, a photoperiod plant would probably be a better choice for your setup if your looking to get a decent yield. I say grow on in any way you can, each grow is a learning experience until you have your methods "dialed in". Enjoy

Sdavid · Aug 9, 2010

THT said:
Patience is key, however keep in mind autoflowering plants grow very slow and stay very small if not given more hours of direct light. The only equipment you would need is a few CFL bulbs and fixtures, and a small fan, How packed full of stuff is your entire living quarters? You don't have room to spare few square feet of space anywhere? I only make the suggestion because its an auto, a photoperiod plant would probably be a better choice for your setup if your looking to get a decent yield. I say grow on in any way you can, each grow is a learning experience until you have your methods "dialed in". Enjoy

I live in a small place in the biggest city in my country. I wish i could afford a 4 bed room place :-P

They cost 1500 Euro a month..............
hehehe....

I will leave them outside and prey, and keep updating once a week

Time will tell.
and thank you for your time and advice !!
D.

Bosson26 · Aug 9, 2010

no offense but your not listening to ANY of RIU suggestion. you ask us something and we tell u something. for example we tell u to separate the plant and ur being a pussy. we tell u to put it in and u still wanna leave them outside. ur stubborn. do as we say and u'll be happy. trust me.

Sdavid · Aug 9, 2010

Bosson26 said:
no offense but your not listening to ANY of RIU suggestion. you ask us something and we tell u something. for example we tell u to separate the plant and ur being a pussy. we tell u to put it in and u still wanna leave them outside. ur stubborn. do as we say and u'll be happy. trust me.

I don't appreciate your langue, but thank anyways.

genovese01 · Aug 9, 2010

my plants are having same visual isssues....listen to the people here they can help alot, and i agree you deff should have 1 plant 1 pot....check out my thread for some advice i have recieved

https://www.rollitup.org/marijuana-plant-problems/352834-young-plant-problems-please-help.html

Sdavid · Aug 10, 2010

genovese01 said:
my plants are having same visual isssues....listen to the people here they can help alot, and i agree you deff should have 1 plant 1 pot....check out my thread for some advice i have recieved

https://www.rollitup.org/marijuana-plant-problems/352834-young-plant-problems-please-help.html

Will try to not be a pussy and listen to your advices :-P

going to read your post !
thanks mate

Sdavid · Aug 22, 2010

Update...day 40-unknown strain , and day 25 WILLIAMS WONDER

What'd you think?

day 24, not looking so hot

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