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Forest Hill,md.

I will say what all are thinking.This MAY weather is the worst I can remember...Ever....Now that is out of the way, I am attempting to gain some valuable advice on my situation.My plants look like in a few days they can finally,safely hit the patch.However, since they have been in containers inside for 10 days longer than planned,I wonder if the spotted and yellowing of the leaves is due to the extended time in the potting soil.As they have been getting 600 watt mh and hps lighting for 10-12 hrs dailey I AM GOING to assume thats not it.They are in 3 gallon containers with miracle grow potting soil and think maybe need epsom salt?If so what amount per gallon mix?They were all fine till around a week ago,then it seems that most are exhibiting same issue.Any advice greatly accepted and much appreciated .

5/19/2016 8:28:09 PM

Forest Hill,md.

I Will post pics now in diary.Thanks,and hope this year somehow turns around for all of us that are getting the same miserable weather I am.

5/19/2016 8:31:25 PM

sevierville, Tn

i would think thats the issue. They are lacking proper nutrition if you have not added any to the pots. They should return to normal once they have that.

5/21/2016 8:30:12 AM

Forest Hill,md.

Thanks,Was fearing worse.Happily getting them out tomorrow as around here night lows will be mid 50,s or better.That was sort of my benchmark in min temps before setting out.To bad its about ten days late..lol.Thanks again.Worse than children in caring for at times it seems.

5/21/2016 5:24:10 PM

sevierville, Tn

i'm behind too with the cool spring, but that will change this week with the heat thats coming !

5/21/2016 11:21:35 PM

formerly RGG

Foliar feeding will often go a long way in helping to correct nutrient problems. Try spraying you plant leaves with a balanced soluble fertilize such as Miracle Grow or Peters.

5/22/2016 7:20:59 AM

Forest Hill,md.

Thanks,will take a small amount of mild ferts and mist spray.Was worried that some of the leaf "curling" and kinda rubbery feel was too much ferts .But i feel i was not too greedy in applying that thus far.Will take closeups too clarify what i mean. Thanks.

5/22/2016 3:37:20 PM