Transplant seems successful and plants thriving but one issue...

[HomegrownOhighO]

So, it's been one week since transplant and the ladies are thriving. I would say easily 2" of new growth and the plant that was showing some signs of stunting, due to nitrogen exposure in cheap soil, is now developmentally caught up to the healthier of the two plants. I believe they are both well into early veg. The only issue I see is this one leaf that appears to have some white specs on it. From what I can tell, this looks most similar to pictures of thrips I've seen. If so, what treatment do you recommend? I am not a fan of the recommended neem oil foliar spray. I am leaning towards diatomaceous earth. And, I know the soil looks dry but today is watering day. I've been doing 2 cups every 3-4 days and they seem to enjoy it. Although, I have heard that a good soaking with run off is good for them too, of which I have not done since transplant. I wetted the soil really well prior to transplant, transplanted, let her dry for 4-5 days and then watered roughly two cups each in a ring type pattern, going out as far as the leaves extend. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated! Thanks fam.

 

[LoveGrowingIt]

The only issue I see is this one leaf that appears to have some white specs on it. From what I can tell, this looks most similar to pictures of thrips I've seen. If so, what treatment do you recommend?

I don't think it's thrips. It could be normal discoloration from the plant moving mobile nutrients from older leaves to new growth while it adjusted to the transplant. I would just watch it for a few days to see if it gets worse. If it's caused by pests, it will get worse. Otherwise, it could be a nutrient issue, but I doubt that because the plants look healthy.

 

[GNick55]

plants are doing great..
ignore it,

 

[Perrin6363]

I agree with LGI and GNick

I haven't kept up on what soil you're in or if/what you're feeding, but I had had some trouble with build up of salts causing nutrient lockout. I had been using bottled nutrients and not flushing the soil every now and again. After I started watering to run off it got better.

Good luck, your plants look great. I would just keep an eye on the spot if it were me.

 

[HomegrownOhighO]

I agree with LGI and GNick

I haven't kept up on what soil you're in or if/what you're feeding, but I had had some trouble with build up of salts causing nutrient lockout. I had been using bottled nutrients and not flushing the soil every now and again. After I started watering to run off it got better.

Good luck, your plants look great. I would just keep an eye on the spot if it were me.

50/50 promix and vermiculite, California living soil in bottom of pot. Still not sure when I should water to run off though. I am due for a watering today, any insight on watering till runoff?

 

[GNick55]

what size bags are the plants in?

 

[HomegrownOhighO]

what size bags are the plants in?

5 gallon fabric pots.

 

[GNick55]

5 gallon fabric pots.

it’ll take a 3/4 to a gallon to water properly..
so use a gallon..

 

[HomegrownOhighO]

it’ll take a 3/4 to a gallon to water properly..
so use a gallon..

Damn, really?

 

[GNick55]

Damn, really?

yep maybe closer to 3/4 of a gallon as i see your bags have lots of room and don’t look solid full..

 

[HomegrownOhighO]

yep maybe closer to 3/4 of a gallon as i see your bags have lots of room and don’t look solid full..

They are not, I wanted to leave room for top dressing after the soil condenses down some.

 

[Perrin6363]

50/50 promix and vermiculite, California living soil in bottom of pot. Still not sure when I should water to run off though. I am due for a watering today, any insight on watering till runoff?

If you're not using bottled nutrients I would not water until run off. You've got that living soil at the bottom so you don't necessarily want to flush that. If you used organic amendments to top dress the top you'd not need any run off. That's what I would do.

 

[HomegrownOhighO]

If you're not using bottled nutrients I would not water until run off. You've got that living soil at the bottom so you don't necessarily want to flush that. If you used organic amendments to top dress the top you'd not need any run off. That's what I would do.

Well, I did water already. The one pot took 3/4 gallon and about 5% run off. The other took a whole gallon to see about 2% run off. I didn't feel comfortable adding more than that. I did setup two low speed fans on each pot to ensure air is getting through the soil since they were so saturated. Now, I know I don't know shit yet about growing but root rot worries me, that is why I set the fans up maybe necessary, maybe not.

 

[Perrin6363]

Well, I did water already. The one pot took 3/4 gallon and about 5% run off. The other took a whole gallon to see about 2% run off. I didn't feel comfortable adding more than that. I did setup two low speed fans on each pot to ensure air is getting through the soil since they were so saturated. Now, I know I don't know shit yet about growing but root rot worries me, that is why I set the fans up maybe necessary, maybe not.

Fans are always a good idea. I don't think you'll have to worry much about root rot in the fabric pots, they're getting a lot of air.

The most important thing is how the plants are looking. Yours are looking great. That amount of run off is perfect. I wouldn't do anymore.

What are you feeding them with?

 

[HomegrownOhighO]

Fans are always a good idea. I don't think you'll have to worry much about root rot in the fabric pots, they're getting a lot of air.

The most important thing is how the plants are looking. Yours are looking great. That amount of run off is perfect. I wouldn't do anymore.

What are you feeding them with?

Just watering. From what I can tell that's what the living soil is for. It is supposed to provide all the nutrients when the plant needs it, I could be wrong. I haven't had much luck running into experienced growers who have experience with the super soil aspect of growing. I'm definitely open to advice if anyone has any experience with super soil.

 

[Perrin6363]

Just watering. From what I can tell that's what the living soil is for. It is supposed to provide all the nutrients when the plant needs it, I could be wrong. I haven't had much luck running into experienced growers who have experience with the super soil aspect of growing. I'm definitely open to advice if anyone has any experience with super soil.

That's how I grow. Water only. Maybe some microbial mass or LAB. I'm learning. I've been learning over the past year. I get my soil tested at Logan Labs then use the numbers to reach a target. The book the Intelligent Gardener helped and the ideal soil. The company Kis organics has been my most greatest resource. They've got a podcast and a patreon page. The do a book club, we're reading and discussing the Intelligent Gardener now. There is so much to learn.

My last grow was done this way and it was by far the best grow yet. You could check out my journal if you want.

 

[HomegrownOhighO]

That's how I grow. Water only. Maybe some microbial mass or LAB. I'm learning. I've been learning over the past year. I get my soil tested at Logan Labs then use the numbers to reach a target. The book the Intelligent Gardener helped and the ideal soil. The company Kis organics has been my most greatest resource. They've got a podcast and a patreon page. The do a book club, we're reading and discussing the Intelligent Gardener now. There is so much to learn.

My last grow was done this way and it was by far the best grow yet. You could check out my journal if you want.

Yeah, that would be cool, shoot me a link and I'll definitely check it out. The plants are still thriving and growing at a good rate again which I am happy about but I woke up to this, this morning

 

[Perrin6363]

Yeah, that would be cool, shoot me a link and I'll definitely check it out. The plants are still thriving and growing at a good rate again which I am happy about but I woke up to this, this morning

Can I PM you the link? I wanna tell you some about the patreon membership and I don't know how well they'll like the advertisement for another company.

That could be something. If it were me I would not act yet. Maybe check the ph of the soil. But I wouldn't start adding anything. I would wait it out and watch it closely.

 

[Rama777]

I had very similar spots at that age on my plants. It just cleared up without taking any action.

it’ll take a 3/4 to a gallon to water properly..
so use a gallon..

Hey G, would that 3/4 of a gallon for a 5 gallon bag be watering to runoff out of curiosity? I have 7 gallon bags and have never given them more than 1/2 a gallon at a time. Mine are not solid full either but I certainly have more soil in my bags than in the 5 gallon bags here..

 

[HomegrownOhighO]

I had very similar spots at that age on my plants. It just cleared up without taking any action.

Hey G, would that 3/4 of a gallon for a 5 gallon bag be watering to runoff out of curiosity? I have 7 gallon bags and have never given them more than 1/2 a gallon at a time. Mine are not solid full either but I certainly have more soil in my bags than in the 5 gallon bags here..

Yes, I was watering until runoff. The soil is still fairly moist probably won't have to water until this weekend.