nitrogen deficiency or overwatering

I wanted to see if any of you could help me with this. I have 5 plants that are now 11 days above soil and im getting stunted growth and now yellowing leaves (bottom set only starting from the tip working its way to back towards the stem) .

I first thought it was due to my over potting and then subsequently over watering but now im starting to think that maybe its a nitrogen deficiency.

I don't really know what either symptoms really look like cause this is my first grow and i also doubted nitrogen deficiency because its only 11 days above soil and i thought it needed to be a bit older for that to start happening

i haven't watered for 3 days and im still feeling some slight moisture at the base of the plant.

any insight on this would be helpful

what kind of soil and lighting?

dr earth organic potting soil......and a 1k watt mh at 4 feet above plant

is it fresh soil? or re used? i would give it a 1/4 dose of feed when it needs to be watered and see how the new growth looks..that does look pretty small for 11 days.if its in a large pot..you dont have to water too often. do the other plants look like that?

deadskunks said:

is it fresh soil? or re used? i would give it a 1/4 dose of feed when it needs to be watered and see how the new growth looks..that does look pretty small for 11 days.if its in a large pot..you dont have to water too often. do the other plants look like that?

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yeah i over watered like crazy i know that for a fact...they are in 1 gal smart pots and this one is the best and biggest out of the bunch ( ill tag the others on this post)

its fresh soil so thats why i also didnt feel it was nitro def. but im a noob so im not sure.

probly just chill on the watering..patience is some of the best love you can show your plants, and they will love you back in the end..look at your soil first , if it looks dry, stick your finger in the soil an inch, and water only if you feel no moisture..its hard to not over love your plants at first, but resist! ...you plant will let you know what it needs.

deadskunks said:

probly just chill on the watering..patience is some of the best love you can show your plants, and they will love you back in the end..look at your soil first , if it looks dry, stick your finger in the soil an inch, and water only if you feel no moisture..its hard to not over love your plants at first, but resist! ...you plant will let you know what it needs.

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cool thanks yeah i was checking with my finger but only at like the out edges of the pot and with it being a smart pot the sides dry out fast but the middle right where the base of the stem is still moist even a half inch down so im going to let it do its thing...thanks for checking it out and giving some input...happy growing!!!

heres a cheap moisture meter i used until i learned how to read my plants needs.