First time grower

Hi guys,

I'm a first time outdoor grower with 2 plants started from bag seeds I stumbled across one sunny, haze-filled afternoon.

The more established is exactly 6 weeks from germination and has already shown she's definitely a girl, the younger is just over 5 weeks in and yet to show. I've transplanted both into identical 6 gallon tubs using about 5.5 gallons of organic compost in each and both seem to be doing well and smelling beautiful.

Sadly, the younger of the two is showing signs of wilting. I carelessly damaged a few of the lower roots (minimally) when transferring into the larger tub and since then it's not perked up 100%. Typically they both drop a little at dusk but by morning all seems ok however the younger one still hasn't fully recovered.

I'm watering both on the same schedule, using a 7-7-7 fertiliser and have some Canna Terra Flores set aside to use in a few weeks if they're ready.

The older of the two looks pretty decent but my concern is for the younger. If I keep on doing what I'm doing, what are the chances it'll perk up? I'd hate to mistreat the poor thing.

I've attached some pics, the first few of the 6 week old girl, then a comparison of the two side by side.

Both sets of leaves look healthy, they feel fine to the touch although perhaps a little on the papery side. It's mainly the drooping leaves that I'm asking for feedback on.

Anyone got some much appreciated advice?

Thanks in advance!

She looks okay. A little overwatered. Please say that you have drain holes drilled into those buckets!

I don't know about growing in straight organic compost. You may not need nutes. But that stuff can be pretty dense so I would have recommended you amend it with perlite, vermiculite, and maybe some peat moss.

I don't see anything to indicate sex on either. Common err to mistake preflowers with normal growth.

GrowinDad said:

She looks okay. A little overwatered. Please say that you have drain holes drilled into those buckets!

I don't know about growing in straight organic compost. You may not need nutes. But that stuff can be pretty dense so I would have recommended you amend it with perlite, vermiculite, and maybe some peat moss.

I don't see anything to indicate sex on either. Common err to mistake preflowers with normal growth.

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Yes, there's plenty of drainage holes at the base of each tub. Both watered as and when needed until the excess drains out the bottom.

I've got pea-shingle at the base to prevent waterlogging and I'll be sure to get some perlite etc as per your suggestion. It was on my to-do list but time hasn't been on my side recently.

Since transplanting I've been sparse with watering due to slight root damage, wanting the roots to strengthen and spread in their search for water. It's just odd that one seems to be flourishing yet the other slightly struggling.

There's also definite pistils on the larger of the two, numerous ones in fact which is a relief. Sadly I don't think the picture did them justice. Haha

Thanks for replying!!