Looks like you have major bug issues. Either spider mites or thrips. It wont be nice run… Good luck dude!
Do you have a solution on how to rid then before they destroy more? I have not seen casings under leaves if that helps.
You don't have to worry about predator mites. If you see them it's because they're still finding meat to eat. They don't harm plants of any kind. Once their lunch is finished they die.
I checked this morning and found some small bugs. I searched around and found people spraying hot pepper solution to commercial solutions. I sprayed the tops and bottoms as best I could. No sure if pruning is a good idea which would allow more spacing at the bottom but I did spray the base well as well as the bucket it is in. Added a small amount to the water since the neem oil is beneficial as well. Wasnt very much but hoping it hits the surface e of the water and keeps things there dead while providing nutrients to the root system.
How do they look like after that 4tsp per Gal of food? I might want to diagnose it right at first and than start real suitable treatment, not grandma-tale solutions…
So far they are doing ok, besides the bugs seen. Not really sure what else you mean with the 4 tsp. This is all added to a 5 gallon bucket, pHed and conductive test and is used over the week to keep it topped. They seem to be pretty strong, smelling nice and growing ok for the lighting and space. I do have another light I am trying to get a bulb for that will be a HPS. This will most likely allow me to get a little better yield than what I get now. We will see.
You will most likely end up with some nice schwag. You have spider mites pretty bad with already visible webbing, pistils are fucked up from your spraying shit on them and plant is under a huge stress. I would not wonder to see her spliffing out nanners as hell. I know it might hurt, but in my eyes it is not worth. Your light can be issue also. Better luck on your next run!