Outdoor grow SoCal insect issue and spotting

[SooCali]

I am in week 4 of outdoor grow. I’m in cloth pots about 3-4 gallon with organic soil composed of compost, coco coir, worm castings. I’ve noticed a lot of little flys in the pots and one of the leaves has been chewed on. Any organic natural deterrents or foliage spray that I can make to ward of the insects? I also noted some white spots on leaves. Not sure what that is or if it’s an issue. Thanks

 

[SooCali]

Also forgot to add the strains are purple wreck and white buffalo ✌

 

[Sleeper143]

The white spots are likely where little pests have suckled on your leaves.
Neem oil solution, as a foliar spray, is apparently a natural defence against pests. Not used it myself as I’ve not had a bug problem, I grow indoors (although I have a bottle just in case as I’ve started doing my first outdoor grow).

 

[Bluugrss]

At week 4 you should have considerably more growth than you do. The plant is looking a little pale
also. Its either hungry/starving for nutrients or maybe a soil/watering issue. The flies you speak of.....fungus gnats? If so then you might be overwatering as they like moist soil.

 

[SooCali]

At week 4 you should have considerably more growth than you do. The plant is looking a little pale
also. Its either hungry/starving for nutrients or maybe a soil/watering issue. The flies you speak of.....fungus gnats? If so then you might be overwatering as they like moist soil.

Thanks @Bluugrss. I made a rookie mistake and my seedlings were stunted. They have grown considerably after transplanting from a generic organic soil to super soil. I waited for that soil to cook and in hindsight I should have done the transplant sooner. Would there be any harm in adding some more digestible natural Nitrogen? Thanks

 

[SooCali]

The white spots are likely where little pests have suckled on your leaves.
Neem oil solution, as a foliar spray, is apparently a natural defence against pests. Not used it myself as I’ve not had a bug problem, I grow indoors (although I have a bottle just in case as I’ve started doing my first outdoor grow).

Thanks @Sleeper143. I will try some Neem oil and also less watering as someone else suggested the flies could be nats that like moist soil.