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April 16, 2009 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Usa
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New Guy New Problem
i have always started my plants from seed however this year a couple of my plants the leaves are starting to curl inward,i am using Pro-Mix growing medium and using a 4 foot long six bulb T-5 Growing light, when i say curling inwards i mean they are like rolling up they have been fed with fish emulsion and liquid seaweed kelp they are otherwise healthy plants some are even bending like the light is to bright for them ? is this possible.....i will try to post some pictures if you think this will help
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April 16, 2009 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SW Ohio
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Welcome to the board. Pics always make a difference, so if you can post some, I think you'll get lots of help.
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April 17, 2009 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Physiological Leaf Roll
Leaf roll develops in rainy periods. The lower leaves roll upward until the edges touch and become thick and leathery. Leaf roll is favored by cool wet weather, excessive fertilizer, and pruning. It has no serious effect on plant growth or yield, and usually no management practices are required, this sounds like what i have |
April 17, 2009 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: PNW
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Probably the fertilizer. I usually stick to 1/4 strength for
seedlings, even with mild stuff like fish and kelp. That avoids salt buildup in what is after all a very small pot initially. They will catch up fast to larger seedlings once they are outside and the weather warms up.
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