Salt Buildup? (High EC, Burnt Tips)
Accumulated salts raise EC and cause tip burn, lockout, and droop.
Salt buildup cannabis? High EC runoff, burnt tips—see causes and analyze fast.
Common Causes
- Feeding heavy without runoff
- Hard water + additives
- Evaporation in hot/dry
- Irregular flush schedule
How to Tell Which One You Have
Runoff EC high, pH drifts; burnt tips and sluggish growth.
FAQ
Flush now?
Yes, gentle flush to target EC/pH.
Add enzymes?
Optional; main fix is proper runoff routine.
Prevent?
20% runoff regularly; monitor EC/pH.
Browse problem guides
- Yellow New Growth? (Sulfur Deficiency)
- Yellow New Leaves, Green Veins? (Iron Deficiency)
- Speckled New Leaves? (Manganese Deficiency)
- Twisted Small New Leaves? (Zinc Deficiency)
- Brittle New Growth? (Boron Deficiency)
- Metallic Dark/Teal Leaves? (Copper Deficiency)
- Too Much K? (Locked-out Micros)
- Burnt Tips? (Nutrient Burn)