ItsCurtisBaby wrote:Hi SS880...I just finished reading your journal, nice details....I also grew a Pineapple Chunk from Barney's...it also started out weakly, but survived and did ok. I kept a gentle fan blowing on her, and that bulked up the stem. I also added a little top dressing to support the plant more. At the time, I thought I hadn't planted it deeply enough, but given it has also happened to you....hmmm, very interesting.
I have to agree with RKY about the light leakage. I am one of the people he referred to as getting whacked by it in my first grow. His advice is excellent to stay in the grow room for quite a while to examine for light leakage...you will be surprised as how bright the smallest light source can be.
And green light is NOT safe...I know SME has also mentioned that too. I recommend covering all small LED lights commonly found in heaters, humidifiers, extension cords, etc. I use thin cardboard and duct tape... and again, sit in the dark room and observe.
Continued best of luck!
ICB
rkymtnman wrote:Hey MC,
I wouldn't run a green light during the entire dark period, but the green LED (not just a white bulb colored green) headlamp is good to have if you have an "oh shit" moment and you absolutely have to go into the tent during lights out.
ICB is correct: the cardboard with tape is better than just tape. Even the glow thru the layer of tape could be enough to mess you up. The cardboard makes sure it's totally blocked.
What day are those seedlings on?
SisterMaryElephant wrote:Yes, you want zero light if possible and green or even IR (from nightvision cameras) can mess up your cycle and cause stress that can lead to hermaphroditism. If you HAVE to so in during dark a few seconds won't hurt anything.
I'm a little concerned about the seedling stem stretch; how far away from the light are you keeping those?
Again, I'm going to suggest you keep an eye on pH. For soil you want it about 6.5 and you want to check what goes in and what comes out.
Also make sure you're not watering too often, let them dry out a bit.
These might help for future reference too:
Plant Abuse Chart and Photos by Nietzsche
Nutrient Disorder Problem Solver by Jackerspackle
Before you go trying to correct for perceived nutrient problems you should make sure the basics (pH, temps, humidity, etc.) are good.
SisterMaryElephant wrote:I'm a little concerned about the seedling stem stretch; how far away from the light are you keeping those?
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