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Light Burn vs Nutrient Burn?

Tops bleaching vs. brown burnt tips—two different causes.

Light burn vs nutrient burn? Pale tops or brown tips—see differences and analyze fast.

Common Causes

  • PPFD too high/too close
  • EC too high causing tip burn
  • Heat stress compounding
  • Low airflow hot spots

How to Tell Which One You Have

Light burn: pale tops, uniform; Nute burn: brown tips/edges starting mid/low.

FAQ

Raise lights or lower feed?

Pale tops = lower light/heat; brown tips = lower EC.

Both at once?

Yes, adjust PPFD and EC together.

Add cal-mag?

Only if deficiency signs; burn needs less intensity/EC.

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