Bjarne
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G'day folks - got a couple questions that I can't figure out by myself right now (lack of experience)...hopefully you guys can share some insight. Gonna try and keep it short & simple.
The Situation
Got a late start, things were a bit hectic, mistakes made...but nothing major.
8 Beds in 4 hoophouses, soil is 4 years old (we sent it to a lab, added what was lacking), pretty good shape. Natural light as close to perfect as it gets.
The Problems
One whole greenhouse of Forbidden Fruits looks pretty shitty because they didnt get waterd in directly after transplanting ( no comments please ;p) and they got bleached quite a bit (after having to sit inside with only a T5 for almost 2 weeks). And they show signs of nitrogen defficiency (again, rootbound for too long, probably used all the good stuff in their small pots).
New growth is there, but slow.
Another bed with Do-si-do's is very prone to drooping. Water sits on top for a minute before draining - some clay in the soil.
Ph is at 6.8.
Plants are in the beds for 6 days now.
The Questions
Is there anything to do other than wait it out for the FF's?
When will the newly added nutrients will become available to the plants?
(didn't have time to let it sit for 30 days - only got 5 - but microbial food web looks great. nice huge chunks, smells good, fed it lots of compost tea)
Epsom salt for uptake?
And how to fix the drainage problem on the go (hard to add perlite at this point)? Gypsum?
My mates here all come from indoor growing and are more used to instant results when it comes to fertilizers and stuff...scratched heads, anxious waiting right and no good discussions right now, haha. Thanks for taking the time and hopefully some tips!
The Situation
Got a late start, things were a bit hectic, mistakes made...but nothing major.
8 Beds in 4 hoophouses, soil is 4 years old (we sent it to a lab, added what was lacking), pretty good shape. Natural light as close to perfect as it gets.
The Problems
One whole greenhouse of Forbidden Fruits looks pretty shitty because they didnt get waterd in directly after transplanting ( no comments please ;p) and they got bleached quite a bit (after having to sit inside with only a T5 for almost 2 weeks). And they show signs of nitrogen defficiency (again, rootbound for too long, probably used all the good stuff in their small pots).
New growth is there, but slow.
Another bed with Do-si-do's is very prone to drooping. Water sits on top for a minute before draining - some clay in the soil.
Ph is at 6.8.
Plants are in the beds for 6 days now.
The Questions
Is there anything to do other than wait it out for the FF's?
When will the newly added nutrients will become available to the plants?
(didn't have time to let it sit for 30 days - only got 5 - but microbial food web looks great. nice huge chunks, smells good, fed it lots of compost tea)
Epsom salt for uptake?
And how to fix the drainage problem on the go (hard to add perlite at this point)? Gypsum?
My mates here all come from indoor growing and are more used to instant results when it comes to fertilizers and stuff...scratched heads, anxious waiting right and no good discussions right now, haha. Thanks for taking the time and hopefully some tips!