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First time grow; leaves losing their color

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So you think maybe twice a week water then? Also, should I wait till the plant recovers before putting them in flowering? Or does that not matter?

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As elequently stated by others, water when the pots get light, the need to water will change as the plants get bigger, so don't use a schedule, read the plants/soil! Don't put them into flower until the issue(s) are resolved. Start feeding at about 25-50% of recommended, then see how the plants react, if positive, then slowly up the feedings (every other watering). What you're after is a nice uniform green color, with maybe just a little tip yellowing/burn (that's the plant telling you "thank you I've had enough food").
 
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How many days have they been in those pots without added food? They look like they're starving.
 
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How many days have they been in those pots without added food? They look like they're starving.
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How do you know is nitrogen deficiency and not just the overwatering and the root burn and light burn? Im genuinely asking because I cant tell with so many issues going on hahaha.
 
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See how the leaves, even the bottom ones, are mostly yellow on the edges but green in the middle? If it was nitrogen deficiency they would be totally depleted and yellow but theyre burned. At least thats what I see, maybe Im wrong.
 
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How do you know is nitrogen deficiency and not just the overwatering and the root burn and light burn? Im genuinely asking because I cant tell with so many issues going on hahaha.
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I don't. But if those have been in pots of HF or OF for 4+ weeks, without added nutes, they've probably depleted the amendments that came in the bag. N wouldn't be the only thing they're missing. That's in addition to being over-lit, and whatever is going on with the watering. (I won't deny that seeing entirely yellow plants might have provoked a bit of an emotional "Feed Me!" reaction on my part...)
 
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How many days have they been in those pots without added food? They look like they're starving.
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About 18 days.
 
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What are your current temps? To be 100% honest, even in light of the watering issue it still looks like you're trying to use too much light. Yes, too much light is thing. Your foliage should be a lush green color and frequently to achieve that means lowering light intensity. Too much will bleach the leaves.
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Well up until my brother needed to turn on the AC in the basement I was running a steady 80 degrees. With the AC running downstairs my daytime temp is about 73-75
 
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I don't. But if those have been in pots of HF or OF for 4+ weeks, without added nutes, they've probably depleted the amendments that came in the bag. N wouldn't be the only thing they're missing. That's in addition to being over-lit, and whatever is going on with the watering. (I won't deny that seeing entirely yellow plants might have provoked a bit of an emotional "Feed Me!" reaction on my part...)
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What nutrients would you recommend?
 
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How many days have they been in those pots without added food? They look like they're starving.
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About 18 days I believe maybe 20
 
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I don't. But if those have been in pots of HF or OF for 4+ weeks, without added nutes, they've probably depleted the amendments that came in the bag. N wouldn't be the only thing they're missing. That's in addition to being over-lit, and whatever is going on with the watering. (I won't deny that seeing entirely yellow plants might have provoked a bit of an emotional "Feed Me!" reaction on my part...)
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So would you say using Reverse Osmosis water is a bad thing? Should I just use tap water and bring my PH down with lemon juice?
 
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So would you say using Reverse Osmosis water is a bad thing? Should I just use tap water and bring my PH down with lemon juice?
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If using r/o water you’re going to have to use calmag, r/o water is devoid of minerals. Get some real ph down, lemon juice will work in a pinch, but it is not optimal. As far as nutrients go you’ll have to decide whether you want to go organic or synthetic. There's pluses and minuses to both. You say you’re using Fox Farms soil, but which one? Happy frog has less added nutrients than Ocean Forest, Coco Loco has no nutrients at all.
 
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If using r/o water you’re going to have to use calmag, r/o water is devoid of minerals. Get some real ph down, lemon juice will work in a pinch, but it is not optimal. As far as nutrients go you’ll have to decide whether you want to go organic or synthetic. There's pluses and minuses to both. You say you’re using Fox Farms soil, but which one? Happy frog has less added nutrients than Ocean Forest, Coco Loco has no nutrients at all.
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It's Ocean forest. see that was my concern with using Reverse Osmosis. I was worried id be stripping everything from the water. But the tap water where I live in Wisconsin, is really high In ph. Like 8.5
 
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It's Ocean forest. see that was my concern with using Reverse Osmosis. I was worried id be stripping everything from the water. But the tap water where I live in Wisconsin, is really high In ph. Like 8.5
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Good advice on the cal mag. I just ordered some off Amazon. Thanks again.
 
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If you get the Photone App, it’ll help you get your light dialed in.

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How accurate do you think that app is? I was considering buying a lux meter to get a very accurate reading on my light output.
 
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How accurate do you think that app is? I was considering buying a lux meter to get a very accurate reading on my light output.
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If you are serious about getting a meter, consider something like this setup here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CSJHX52W/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A164D797H8NBE7&psc=1

It pairs with your smart phone.
 
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If you are serious about getting a meter, consider something like this setup here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CSJHX52W/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=A164D797H8NBE7&psc=1

It pairs with your smart phone.
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I just want to ensure I will have the best quality product I can possibly grow. It's not about making money, it's just about having good quality bud. I'm not growing to sell, I'm growing for me and to give what extra I have to my friends. I don't want to go to the dispensary to get my weed.

I'll look into the product you listed. So far I'm at about 800 dollars in equipment.
 
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How accurate do you think that app is? I was considering buying a lux meter to get a very accurate reading on my light output.
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How accurate? It’s gotten better. Way better.

I use it without problems but as far as precision, there are probably better devices like @RoadKillSkunkHunt posted.
 
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I just want to ensure I will have the best quality product I can possibly grow. It's not about making money, it's just about having good quality bud. I'm not growing to sell, I'm growing for me and to give what extra I have to my friends. I don't want to go to the dispensary to get my weed.

I'll look into the product you listed. So far I'm at about 800 dollars in equipment.
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Yikes.
 
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I was told 3 gallon fabric pots are big enough to grow in.
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Oh yeah! I have some 3 gal and a bunch of 2gal right now! The 2gal is pushing it ( for me) kind of wish I’d gone with 3 across the board : )

If you’re able to heft the pots and get familiar with the different stages of their water content as Gal suggested and TGR mentions, that’s a great way to keep on a good watering cycle for the plant.
 
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