I have started my first grow, from 4 seeds, 2 never sprouted, 1 sprouted and died shortly after getting it's first leaves(seed leaves) and one is going strong.
Probally about 1 1/2" to 2" tall.
However the leaves are a very pale light green (And from all the photos I have seen they should be a dark green) and they are turning yellow, starting from the bottom up.
The soil is a mix of basic generic potting mix with perlite.
I water once every couple of days, (2-3) to allow the soil to dry out and for it to get some O2 (It gets completely dry before I water again so I doubt it is overwatering).
I have added no fertilizer yet, I want to soon but none as yet, so it cannot be fert burn as far as I know.
It is under 84w of CFL's.
It was sitting at 14.5 EV (156lux) and I have sinced move the lights higher so it sits at 13.5 (145lux - Half the amount of light).
It is a stocky little seedling because it was about 2inches from the light and has a fan blowing on it continuously, however now it is about 4 inches away or so. There is also a larger fan sucking the air away from the lights, it is warm but not hot air.
However, I don't want to move the lights too far and would rather try to find another way around this problem as space is limited.
I would have thought 14.5 EV would be perfect as it simulates natural daylight (full sun in summer)?
Is this normal and I should move it back closer to the lights? Should they be this light green color?
Thankyou in advance.
Probally about 1 1/2" to 2" tall.
However the leaves are a very pale light green (And from all the photos I have seen they should be a dark green) and they are turning yellow, starting from the bottom up.
The soil is a mix of basic generic potting mix with perlite.
I water once every couple of days, (2-3) to allow the soil to dry out and for it to get some O2 (It gets completely dry before I water again so I doubt it is overwatering).
I have added no fertilizer yet, I want to soon but none as yet, so it cannot be fert burn as far as I know.
It is under 84w of CFL's.
It was sitting at 14.5 EV (156lux) and I have sinced move the lights higher so it sits at 13.5 (145lux - Half the amount of light).
It is a stocky little seedling because it was about 2inches from the light and has a fan blowing on it continuously, however now it is about 4 inches away or so. There is also a larger fan sucking the air away from the lights, it is warm but not hot air.
However, I don't want to move the lights too far and would rather try to find another way around this problem as space is limited.
I would have thought 14.5 EV would be perfect as it simulates natural daylight (full sun in summer)?
Is this normal and I should move it back closer to the lights? Should they be this light green color?
Thankyou in advance.