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Message #41176 posted by del... (Info) February 01, 2008 04:05:06 ET
In Reply to: Whats HaPPENING?!?! posted by time2grow (Info) January 29, 2008 13:12:19 ET
seedlings don't like lots of ferts...if any. i start ferts when they're around 2-3 weeks old and very diluted to about 1/5 to 1/3 or so of what directions call for, depending on the brand...they'll let ya know if they can use more by getting a pale or lime green color and less is better in this case, same for watering. save that expensive superthrive for transplanting (and maybe use the money saved to buy some foxfarms' "grow big" fertilizer). superthrive is a great shock reducer and almost a must-have for transplanting but not needed for regular growth. and aren't those grow-balls more for hydro use? being that you're a 1st time grower i strongly urge you to go with a high quality soil...at least until you learn the basics...and maybe even long afterwards. i've been growing outdoors for nearly 30 years now and pushing 20 indoors and still use soil. it's much more forgiving and allows me more away-from-the-garden time than hydro. your plants appear to either be fert-burned or you are using tap water with a high ph. you can use tap water but be sure it is either ph adjusted chemically or use a "britta water filter" for a quick and easy fix. i use the britta pitcher (have two for faster fixin's) and it brings down my extremely hard tap water (off the scale at + 9.5) to a near-perfect low 6...which raises as the filter ages from use but they are good for 45 or so gallons before needing a new cartridge. i'm telling ya...it made a world of difference in my garden!
hope that helps...good luck
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