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Tonight I was doing some research regarding all the purple stems I'm seeing on the plants. Numerous places (and I mean many) assume right away it's a Mg deficiency. The recommended dosage is 1 teaspoon per gallon of Epsom Salts for a few watering until it improves.
I might have left it at that, if I wasn't already supplementing the room with a high quality Cal/Mg, a trusted brand for over 50 grows. I can't say I've ever seen so many stems in this condition. After further research, I found this:
"Is it normal to see purple streaks on the stems / petioles?
No, LED lights do not cause any kind of nutrient deficiency; purple streaks on stems and petioles are a normal response to exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.
A rumor was started that LED lights cause magnesium deficiency when people noticed that some plants develop purple petioles (leaf stalks) or streaks on the stems under LED lights, but not under HPS lights. While purple coloration on stems and petioles can be one of the signs of magnesium deficiency in plants, it is also a sign that the plant is producing natural purple pigments (anthocyanin) in response to ultraviolet (UV) light. Many artificial lights (including HPS and most LEDs) don't give off UV light, so plants grown under these lights don't produce this natural pigmentation. Under these UV-lacking lights, purple coloration is often a sign of magnesium deficiency. However, when grown under UV-containing lights or natural sunlight, plants will produce their full range of natural pigmentation-- it is not necessarily a sign of a nutrient deficiency.
The major symptom of magnesium deficiency is usually yellowing, blotchy-looking (chlorotic) leaves, accompanied by purple stems and petioles. When growing under LED grow lights, unless the leaves are chlorotic, purple stems and petioles are not a sign of a magnesium deficiency-- they are a sign of a happy, healthy plant."
So, I'm glad I did more research. The Gavita's provide an ample amount of UV, and this is exactly what's going on. Life is good........ LOL.
Try the viviosun fans. They have great reviews. I'm thinking about buying one very soonThey look superb mate..i can actually see now how you have grown your plants..i didnt have the faintest how many steps,branches were there and now i see..they look very robust.hows the humidity when lights are off and what are you using to control that.spose its sitting around 50-60 deg and no humidifier needed..ive been looking at an temp and humidity controller to use im my room ..i bought an sms.com fan controller with sensor over the net and the bloody thing doesnt actually stop lol .was going to put extraction fan on timer but then wont have a sensor..been a big learning curve for me first up but watching your grow you make it look easy ha..
37 yrs old!!! I would ask to return it personally.Ughh.......so I had ordered a CO2 test kit syringe, and today I got around to checking my levels. First test did not register at all, so I did a second one with the same result. I wrote a note to Hydrofarm with some pic's and they asked where I got the kit from. I said from Ebay. From the pic's they could tell the kit was made in 1983 (that's correct, the kit it 37 years old). I asked if that could have affected the results......they said possibly. They told me to return it for a replacement.
Well I got it off some schlub on Ebay, he hasn't answered me as of yet with my concerns. So back to square on........ and I'll rely on Ebay to get my refund.
@sshz the suspense.... It's killing me. Help a brother out.
Yes sirI assume you are talking about the room????
At least the seller made things right fast. I do wonder what reading you get. I am running an exhale bag in a tent on the floor with the idea that it will be pulled up and out of the tent, but should have some effect as that process is somewhat gradual. A $30 experiment I guess. I think I actually got the idea reading this thread lol.Just got a refund for the CO2 testers.....the seller apologized- he admitted it was very old and the last one in stock. Lol
For a girl coming from a home where she is tossed to the side, lacking the love and attention her siblings get. Stuck standing against the wall at the school dance. She sure looks happy and healthy and hides her emotions well... I would think she will grow up to be a cold hearted bitch. The kind we all fall in love with atleast once lol.Aqua Man, for you- a plant off to the side, getting the least light of them all.
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Lol c'mon now ya tossed her in the corner and pulled her out like the poor third world picture day lmao. Not good enough for the group family photo... Hahaha ok I'll stop... A lot of ppl would be very pleased with that myself included. If that's the redheaded step child I can't wait to see the othersShe’s not lacking love, damn it! She’s not the prettiest right now, but she could be a swan in sheep’s clothing. Lol
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