Okay, so I’ve been messing around with growing some weed at home, and things were going pretty smoothly until I noticed something weird. Some of the leaves on my plants started turning yellow. I was like, “What the heck is going on?” because I thought I was doing everything right.
I started digging around, trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. Turns out, there are a bunch of reasons why this can happen. It’s not just one thing, which made it a bit of a headache to diagnose. I went through a whole checklist of stuff.
First, I checked the pH of the water I was using. I remembered reading somewhere that weed plants are picky about their pH levels.If the pH is off, it can mess with how the plants absorb nutrients. So, I got myself one of those pH testing kits – felt like a real scientist for a minute there – and tested the water. It was a bit off, so I adjusted it using some pH up and down solutions. It was kind of a balancing act, but I managed to get it within the right range.
Next, I looked into how I was watering the plants. I realized I might have been overdoing it a bit. It’s like, you don’t want to drown the poor things, but you don’t want them to dry out either. It is important to have a proper wet-dry cycle, I guess. I started being more careful, letting the soil dry out a bit between waterings. I’d stick my finger in the soil up to my knuckle, and if it felt dry, it was time to water. It is kind of a simple rule, but it is helpful.
- Checked the pH level of the water and adjusted it accordingly.
- Adjusted the watering schedule to ensure a proper wet-dry cycle.
I also checked for bugs. I know pests can weaken plants, and you may see some yellow leaves. I don’t see any pests, and I’m keeping an eye on them now.
After making these changes, I kept a close eye on my plants. It took a little while, but I started noticing some improvement. The yellowing didn’t get worse, and some of the new growth started looking healthier. It wasn’t an overnight fix, but it felt good to see that I was on the right track.
My takeaways
Growing weed is definitely a learning process. I think I was so scared of losing them I ended up doing too much. You gotta find that sweet spot with watering and nutrients, and the pH thing is way more important than I realized. I’m still learning, but it’s been a fun experiment so far. Hopefully, I’ll have some nice, green, healthy plants soon!
