Seedling 2nd leaves bending Day 9

[wdt258]

Hi fam,

Day 9 Tropicana Shoes seedling in coco and have been feeding half strength 6 | 9 Lucas formula maybe 300/400 ppms, I am noticing that the second set of leaves is bending away and not praying like they were days prior. My light is about 5 in from the top, the temp is around 75° and the RH hovers around 70, gentle wind to sway the seedling. I slightly overfed several days ago and waited several days to feed again. I have rotated the solo cup 180°. I understand its early but the roots have expanded to hit the outside of the cup.

I try to keep a light wet dry cycle but what could be the cause and will it grow out of this? Thank you so much for any input.

 

[Hossgrows]

How many hours on/off. What light are u using.

They don't pray constantly. When I'm running 16/8 they pray most of the time, till an hour before lights off.

I'm not seeing anything alarming with your plant, at this point. Look just like mine did at that stage.

 

[Hossgrows]

How many hours on/off. What light are u using.

They don't pray constantly. When I'm running 16/8 they pray most of the time, till an hour before lights off.

I'm not seeing anything alarming with your plant, at this point. Look just like mine did at that stage.
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I should've added...I run my seedlings under full spectrum T-12 fluorescent bulbs. ( 65k 2400 Lumens) The leaves can touch them and it won't burn them. Perfect for seedlings and vegging. But worthless for flowering. Once weather is stable, I move them outside in the ground for the season.

 

[wdt258]

Thanks Hoss, 18/6 and under a supersprouter T5 light. Is that coco/perlite? Understood, I appreciate your input.

I was told by a experienced grower I could do half strength lucas formula for a week then go full strength. I dont know why seedlings are so tricky for me once I get them vegging and in the tent under timber cypress 3 LED its a piece of cake.

 

[EastCoastOutdoor]

Hi fam,

Day 9 Tropicana Shoes seedling in coco and have been feeding half strength 6 | 9 Lucas formula maybe 300/400 ppms, I am noticing that the second set of leaves is bending away and not praying like they were days prior. My light is about 5 in from the top, the temp is around 75° and the RH hovers around 70, gentle wind to sway the seedling. I slightly overfed several days ago and waited several days to feed again. I have rotated the solo cup 180°. I understand its early but the roots have expanded to hit the outside of the cup.

I try to keep a light wet dry cycle but what could be the cause and will it grow out of this? Thank you so much for any input.

At 9 days, she’s starting. I don’t give mine even super thrive or anything else nutrient wise.
You are looking alright

 

[Hossgrows]

Thanks Hoss, 18/6 and under a supersprouter T5 light. Is that coco/perlite? Understood, I appreciate your input.

I was told by a experienced grower I could do half strength lucas formula for a week then go full strength. I dont know why seedlings are so tricky for me once I get them vegging and in the tent under timber cypress 3 LED its a piece of cake.

Promix BX, It'll feed for a week.
I give them nothing the first week, at end of first week, a light feeding of organic, dry fertilizer ( miracle grow). At end of second week, full feeding. Then just water for like three weeks then another feeding. By the next feeding... they'll be outside in the ground going nuts.

 

[wdt258]

Promix BX, It'll feed for a week.
I give them nothing the first week, at end of first week, a light feeding of organic, dry fertilizer ( miracle grow). At end of second week, full feeding. Then just water for like three weeks then another feeding. By the next feeding... they'll be outside in the ground going nuts.

Gotcha, I think this is just getting used to the feed and establishing it roots then itll shake out of its funk, it's still very early. Always a learning experience

 

[wdt258]

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Not sure why the 3 finger leaf is bending down so much,

 

[Ninjadogma]

Top two culprits are usually wet claw or osmotic stress but there's a couple other potential culprits. Based on what you shared, I'm thinking it's just a little wet is all. Like a persnickety cat that nips at you if you pet it wrong, cannabis is very "communicative" about letting you know of even the smallest things that make it unhappy.

 

[wdt258]

Top two culprits are usually wet claw or osmotic stress but there's a couple other potential culprits. Based on what you shared, I'm thinking it's just a little wet is all. Like a persnickety cat that nips at you if you pet it wrong, cannabis is very "communicative" about letting you know of even the smallest things that make it unhappy.

Haha great analogy, thanks dogma. I think the same, stem is not thickening up like i want so i will just wait for a fairly good dryback and see what happens (its still pushing out the third node though) I appreciate it.

 

[wdt258]

It take nearly 3/4 the light cycle of 18hrs to start perking up and now it is prsying...i assume do to the previous overwatering. Its tough because i cant find a happy medium to feed takes like 4 days to dry back!

 

[Coconutz]

Bro you're being too analytical in post #8 your seedlings look great, keep doing what you're doing

 

[wdt258]

Bro you're being too analytical in post #8 your seedlings look great, keep doing what you're doing

Lol yeah im an overthinker. Thanks brotha will do! God forbid this is a male, it's a feminized Trop Shoes from Universally Seeded

 

[Ninjadogma]

Lol yeah im an overthinker. Thanks brotha will do! God forbid this is a male, it's a feminized Trop Shoes from Universally Seeded

Real easy to morph into a "helicoptering" plant parent but there's nothing wrong with getting an early start in reading and interpreting plant posture signals.

 

[EastCoastOutdoor]

Not sure why the 3 finger leaf is bending down so much,

Friend, don’t fret so much in the beginning!! The girls look fine. 3 finger leafs included. I do the same thing, start inside, put em out to harden off, then to the final area.
Myself I stay away from anything aside from super thrive and diluted epsom in the first feeding or 2. I’ve also had a tendency over the last many years to just bottom feed the youngsters until they go to their final spot.
Seeds are the most important investment!!! I have had to learn that the hard way. Shitty genetics, shitty outcome, no way to fix that!
Keep us updated.

 

[wdt258]

Friend, don’t fret so much in the beginning!! The girls look fine. 3 finger leafs included. I do the same thing, start inside, put em out to harden off, then to the final area.
Myself I stay away from anything aside from super thrive and diluted epsom in the first feeding or 2. I’ve also had a tendency over the last many years to just bottom feed the youngsters until they go to their final spot.
Seeds are the most important investment!!! I have had to learn that the hard way. Shitty genetics, shitty outcome, no way to fix that!
Keep us updated.

Thanks dude, yeah so true. Will do!