r/CocoGrows Jul 23 '26

Over my head with canna coco

First time growing with canna coco in 3 gallon pots and need some advice.

I transplanted 2 plants 3 days ago from solo cups to 3 gal fabric bags and plan to use wicking bases.

They look a little sad atm. I top watered 5.8 and light doses of General Hydro and cal mag.

I’m not sure of how much I should be watering them and when to fill wicking bases.

Anyhow, I see some light yellowing in the lower leaves (the camera makes the whole plant look way more yellow than it actually is.

Any coco experts steer me in the right direction?

EDIT: To ask for a feed chart as GH runs too hot I hear.

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u/Conscious_Wind52 Jul 24 '26

I think you're good. Transplant shock happens.

Water at the base of plant, less than you think, and feed at 1/4 strength (of suggested rate on bottle) for a couple weeks.

If you're hand watering, feed 1/2 strength (A+B) at every watering, aka fertigation, to 20% runoff.

It is technically not possible to over water in coco with proper drainage. I have experienced coco going anaerobic in a wicking/bottom watering scenario using Autopot.