Sparks 714 said:

Agree with the others who have commented above. Sometimes less is more. I also run a living organic soil Coot-style and honestly have run straight though flower before without ever giving any teas. If you've build up your soil properly before growing in it and have and adequate humus source like compost and/or worm castings then you can go without. Just scratch in some dry amendments and cover with a layer of fresh worm castings and maybe some ground malted barley and you'll be good to go. You can re-apply the top dressing every 3-4 weeks or as needed. As far as the AACT Teas they're great and all but you shouldn't have to be adding a tea every other watering. Sounds more like you're trying to force feed your plants as you would with bottled nutrients to push them to the extreme. Well I think you've done that already as per your pictures. Your plants are showing nute burn. Too hot of whatever it is that you're adding. Wich I dont think that you've fully disclosed yet. What are you feeding them? You said a slow release fert. Sometimes those time released or slow release ferts can wind up being trouble because it's kinda hard to determine exactly what your plants are, or are not actually getting at the time. Until you have trouble and then by adding more teas you are adding or boosting your microbe activity to break down organic matter and make even more things available to your plants. Take it easy on the feedings for awhile. Use water only for a couple of times and watch your plants. The burned leaves will not repair themselves. And in flower your plants won't be pushing out any fresh new leaves so pay attention to the sure leaves around the budsites. Those will be your indicators of what's going on with your grow.
Remember less is more sometimes.
A little bit of kelp meal and worm castings can do your plants some good as a top dress and shouldn't burn your plants anymore when done in moderation. Maybe a tea every 2-3 weeks next time.
The most important thing is that you learn from it and keep moving forward. Dont get discouraged and give up. You should be having fun with your own personal med grow.
Good luck! And keep 'em green!

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