Is this too much light for my seedling?

[Budfarmer21]

It’s been 11 days today since it sprouted. I’m led to believe the super purple stem is from low temps here at night. However there hasn’t been much growth in the last couple days. And it looks like my cotyledon leaves are starting to yellow, which I assume it’s way too early for that. So maybe it’s a deficiency or a light problem? I’m running a 1000W LED on its Veg lights. Any advice would be appreciated I’m quite new to this.

 

[GreenGalaxyFarm]

hi @Budfarmer21 what light actual power draw? what ppfd at the canopy (photone app)

 

[OldCajun]

What is your grow media?
Water source?
ph?

 

[Budfarmer21]

hi @Budfarmer21 what light actual power draw? what ppfd at the canopy (photone app)

It’s saying 130 PPFD at the canopy. And the actual Wattage draw is like 130-150

 

[Moe.Red]

Hello BudFarmer.

Answering Galaxy's and Cajun's questions will be a helpful first step. Here are just some random observations while we wait to hear from you.

That soil seems sketchy to me for a seedling. It looks more like mulch than soil. The way you water a seedling is very important, and the media it is in defines how to water.

OK we are posting at the same time, I'll wait for your answers before I type out the rest.

 

[Budfarmer21]

What is your grow media?
Water source?
ph?

Water source is spring water because I don’t have a ph reader. Grow medium is True Living outdoors with total Nitrogen 0.14%, Available Phosphorus 0.11% and Soluble Potash 0.08%

 

[Budfarmer21]

Hello BudFarmer.

Answering Galaxy's and Cajun's questions will be a helpful first step. Here are just some random observations while we wait to hear from you.

That soil seems sketchy to me for a seedling. It looks more like mulch than soil. The way you water a seedling is very important, and the media it is in defines how to water.

OK we are posting at the same time, I'll wait for your answers before I type out the rest.

The soil definitely looked a little sketchy once I started realizing what other growers soil looks like. Is it too early to transplant into a better soil?

 

[Moe.Red]

Water source is spring water because I don’t have a ph reader. Grow medium is True Living outdoors with total Nitrogen 0.14%, Available Phosphorus 0.11% and Soluble Potash 0.08%

I know nothing about that soil, so I googled

True Living outdoors grow cannabis

and got an earful stating it is no good for our needs. I think if you can get your hands on something proper for our needs like ocean forest or happy frog or whatever you can find locally that is for cannabis, you will be far better off. I'd transplant and replace the dirt, and lift the plant up in the cup leaving only like 1/2" between the soil and the rim of the cup.

If you think your seedling is too leggy, you can plant some more of the stalk in the new dirt which will then grow roots there too.

 

[GreenGalaxyFarm]

The soil definitely looked a little sketchy once I started realizing what other growers soil looks like. Is it too early to transplant into a better soil?

too early yes(but you can risk it), still only a taproot

 

[GreenGalaxyFarm]

It’s saying 130 PPFD at the canopy. And the actual Wattage draw is like 130-150

i would increase to 300 of the next two weeks as she grows

 

[Moe.Red]

too early yes, still only a taproot

I get where you are coming from. There is danger in doing this if you try it in beast mode. But if you are very careful, it is do-able. But you are right, if the seedling is already in trouble, transplant shock could send it over the edge, or if you damage the root(s). So it comes down to trying to make the best of this questionable soil which has stalled the growth and is turning cotyledons yellow, or moving to a proper soil, including the risks.

Either way is a risk.

 

[Moshmen]

too early yes(but you can risk it), still only a taproot

I disagree here it is early yes but if op doesn’t get it out of that mulch it will likely die - I have transplanted at this stage numerous times

 

[Moe.Red]

i would increase to 300 of the next two weeks as she grows

Man, that seems pretty high for a seedling in trouble to me. Normally we back the light down when we have issues to make the grow more forgiving.

 

[Moshmen]

I get where you are coming from. There is danger in doing this if you try it in beast mode. But if you are very careful, it is do-able. But you are right, if the seedling is already in trouble, transplant shock could send it over the edge, or if you damage the root(s). So it comes down to trying to make the best of this questionable soil which has stalled the growth and is turning cotyledons yellow, or moving to a proper soil, including the risks.

Either way is a risk.

Wish I had a seedling to show ya how I’d do it - it’s very doable!

 

[Moe.Red]

I disagree here it is early yes but if op doesn’t get it out of that mulch it will likely die - I have transplanted at this stage numerous times

I was hoping you would stop by. @Budfarmer21 Mosh is the guy you want to help you with this 100%.

 

[Moe.Red]

Wish I had a seedling to show ya how I’d do it - it’s very doable!

Yeah, I know and that is exactly what I would do if I were in this situation.

Put it in proper soil and deal with the potential slight setback or ride it out and probably loose the seeding.

 

[GreenGalaxyFarm]

Man, that seems pretty high for a seedling in trouble to me. Normally we back the light down when we have issues to make the grow more forgiving.

agree too soon forgetting the state of affairs with transplant etc.

 

[Moshmen]

I’ll see if I got a vid when I got home - seedling are tough little dudes .

 

[Budfarmer21]

Thanks all! I found this at a local Rural King. Is the Spring water okay to work with until I can get my hands on a Ph tester? Also, when I transplant how big of a container do you recommend? I feel like the smarter option would be to get it out of the less than desirable conditions and deal with the possibility of transplant shock later.

 

[OldCajun]

If it's an auto, plant it in its final container. If she is photo pot up to a 1 or 2 gallon.