my girl is not having a good time..... :(

[coldasshonkey]

G'day,

This girl has been growing in soil outside for the past 3+ months somewhere in NSW.

First time grower, been pretty problem free so far. Then this happened (image attached).

 

I have been looking through potential problems and it seems over watering, lack of drainage and potentially a nitrogen problem?

 

Can anybody confirm/diagnose the problems? 

 

If this is the case, any suggestions on how to get her back to health? I was going to start by drilling some holes in the bottom of the pot plant in case it isn't draining the water properly. Also i may need to look at proper/better fert. Currently using a random organic one which is ok for edibles (was suggested this somewhere).

 

Toke on!

 

 

 

 

[magpie1]

when did you water it last looks like its fanging for a drink

[coldasshonkey]

i've been watering it daily like a couple of litres. 
we had some pretty heavy rainfall for a couple of hours two days ago so i didn't water, and within a day or two this started happening, and she looks like she is getting worse.

 

it has been super hot, so i could see it being underwatering. 
quick question on that i guess, how much should u be watering them?

 

[tangwena]

Till it runs out the bottom of the pot.

[coldasshonkey]

cheers, have watered until it runs out. 
i'll have a look at it in the morning and as long as its not looking worse i'll give it another water through.

 

[mastertig]

id water it till i seen 20 % runoff

then lift the pot upfe

feel how heavy the pot is saturated

then each day lift the pot

u will feel the pot getting lighter as it needs a feed

letting it get pretty light between feeds

all the best

[crunk]

Don't water too frequently though

[mirrors]

water and give it a feed... looks hungry for feed

[coldasshonkey]

cheers for all the tips.
i guess one more beginner question; whats an easy to get quality feed?

hoochas gracious 

Edited February 4, 2014 by coldasshonkey

[reflux 1]

it looks dry to me to, some mixes are so aerated you need to water more than once a day, if I had to guess, its no water, or to much water, if to much water is applied to certain mixes, the water pushes most of the air out the mix, which produces a weltered plant that looks like its to dry, the reason for watering till a good amount runs out the bottom is, it does two things, its makes sure its well watered, and it flushes excess salts that can build up in the soil. if it was my plant

1-if weltered after watering, re pot into a more open mix, and avoid sitting the pot in a tray, as it may stay wetter for longer, but will stop it draining properly(its to wet)

2-if its not holding enough water, re pot into a much larger pot, re pot into a wetter mix or put it into the ground

Edited February 5, 2014 by reflux 1