The growing large plants, outdoors, thread...

[OldRod]

do not inject BT into plant.

By eating sprayed parts of the plant the caterpillars digest the bacteria. Inside the caterpillar's intestines, the bacteria produce spores and protein crystals.
While digesting crystals in the intestinal canal, a harmful toxin is released. This toxin damages the intestinal wall and stops the caterpillar from eating as
soon as one hour after intake, as the jaws become paralysed. Infected caterpillars move slowly, change colour and shrivel.
They die 2 to 5 days after intake of the bacteria. Dead specimens hang with their hind legs still attached to leaves.

 

[straintester]

do not inject BT into plant.

By eating sprayed parts of the plant the caterpillars digest the bacteria. Inside the caterpillar's intestines, the bacteria produce spores and protein crystals.
While digesting crystals in the intestinal canal, a harmful toxin is released. This toxin damages the intestinal wall and stops the caterpillar from eating as
soon as one hour after intake, as the jaws become paralysed. Infected caterpillars move slowly, change colour and shrivel.
They die 2 to 5 days after intake of the bacteria. Dead specimens hang with their hind legs still attached to leaves.

Thanks for the feedback
Yeah it sounds a bit radical.
It is very important that this is completely organic and non toxic as I am dealing with a patient who is presently coming off morphine and other serious pain killers. He is doing extremely well and i do not want to risk doing anything that 'may' be of harm to him.

So what do you suggest then?

 

[markscastle]

So if prop 19 passes how many big bushes going to fit into a 5 x5 area? Gess no more `tom Hill` style growing!

 

[nomaad]

First off, Prop 19 does not touch 215. And you can bet your ass there will be plenty of trees growing in the triangle for many many years to come.

straintester: not "radical" at all BT does not persist on the plant for long. It degrades in the sun. Do not use it for 3 weeks before harvest and there will be no adverse affects for your patients.

 

[Madhemp]

Inspiring Picture Nomaad! Thanks!
(my personal favorite on the thread so far)

 

[nomaad]

...and its not even August 1st. Glad everybody is getting a kick out of that shot.

 

[Trim Scene]

Looks like we should start selling ladders

 

[straintester]

First off, Prop 19 does not touch 215. And you can bet your ass there will be plenty of trees growing in the triangle for many many years to come.

straintester: not "radical" at all BT does not persist on the plant for long. It degrades in the sun. Do not use it for 3 weeks before harvest and there will be no adverse affects for your patients.

Thanks Nomaad,
I read that it is a bacteria and there are many bacterial names that just sound chemically toxic but aren't. Isn't that like most things.

Do you order this type of thing online?

I just purchased some diatonatious earth also to place around my plant pots as one of my plants branches started wilting yesterday and i suspect fungus gnats in my soil. I hope not because root rot will take it down in a day or two.
Plus now I have a bigger pressurized sprayer for the neem oil.

Outdoor growing is awesome but it sure has its challenges.

Thanks again

 

[nomaad]

the product name you're looking for is Dipel. If you can't find that, go for Safer brand caterpillar killer.

fungus gnat problems usually don;t result in wilting branches. That seems to be a symptom of fusarium and or pythium in your soil. I had that problem this year...even lost a plant in the black box. On the advice of the vets in this thread, I hit em with MycoStop which is a streptomyces bacteria that specifically targets these soil-borne pathogens. Have not had a problem since. I have also recommended it to a number of other gardeners with similar issues and it has helped out every time.

 

[nomaad]

Looks like we should start selling ladders

not a bad idea.

 

[DoobieDuck]

Sure Nomaad try and fool us by putting a short chic in your images...he...he. My god this one is nice, anyone for wide angle lens shots. Great job my friend.

edit: I thought the same thing in my grow this morning..it is just getting August, one of our hottests months.

 

[Butte]

Well, I went out to visit Tom yesterday and he shamed me into posting some pictures. His plants were inspiring and impressive. Thanks to his whole group for showing us real hospitality and openness that was well received. Thanks V for the fine food, G for the tours, and Uncle J for just being a good guy!

Please remember that my intent this year was not to grow the largest plants, but the healthiest garden overall. That being said, I put out smaller starts in hopes they finish a bit more vigorously and spaced them a bit closer than I normally would. I also took two weeks at the end of June and went on a much needed vacation to Mexico. Rest is part of growing big, healthy plants, too. The view from our villa:

Here ya go Tom...

...and a shot of the new brewers:

​

Now, it's off to Wanderlust to get my groove on! Happy gardening everyone!

 

[ROOTWISE]

Gorgeous Butte, great to see you paying a visit here! Looks like you're right on target with the goals you set this year....

Much Respect-

RW

 

[Dr. Purpur]

Lookin good Butte. I love Your poly tank set up too. Professional

 

[Yes4Prop215]

i am so damn jealous of you 200 gallon smartpot guys.....cant wait to see what hits the market this season

 

[straintester]

the product name you're looking for is Dipel. If you can't find that, go for Safer brand caterpillar killer.

fungus gnat problems usually don;t result in wilting branches. That seems to be a symptom of fusarium and or pythium in your soil. I had that problem this year...even lost a plant in the black box. On the advice of the vets in this thread, I hit em with MycoStop which is a streptomyces bacteria that specifically targets these soil-borne pathogens. Have not had a problem since. I have also recommended it to a number of other gardeners with similar issues and it has helped out every time.

Thanks again
Yeah Safer was the brand I was looking for but my store didn't have it
I'm more worried about the wilting branch as I know how fast this type of thing can bring one down
last night I put dict. earth around all my pots and will look for some of this also

and I'm jealous of these 200 gallon pot growers also
I have never seen plants this big before
This is by far the most impressive thread ever

 

[BIGGS]

wow. you are some lucky mo fo's to be able to grow trees like that. it must take some serious time and dedication as well. i know how hard it can be to run 2400w, lol. so yours must be seriously hard to keep them looking sooo big and healthy. great work.

 

[MOneYMiKe]

Well, I went out to visit Tom yesterday and he shamed me into posting some pictures. His plants were inspiring and impressive. Thanks to his whole group for showing us real hospitality and openness that was well received. Thanks V for the fine food, G for the tours, and Uncle J for just being a good guy!

Please remember that my intent this year was not to grow the largest plants, but the healthiest garden overall. That being said, I put out smaller starts in hopes they finish a bit more vigorously and spaced them a bit closer than I normally would. I also took two weeks at the end of June and went on a much needed vacation to Mexico. Rest is part of growing big, healthy plants, too. The view from our villa:

Here ya go Tom...

...and a shot of the new brewers:

​

Now, it's off to Wanderlust to get my groove on! Happy gardening everyone!

nice.......................speetchless

 

[nomaad]

Great aerial shot, Butte. Looks like the view they must have from the copters that keep flying my patch! Paraglider? Or can you fly?

 

[Trinity Gold]

Nomaad - Climb a tree brother!!

Butte - Raise the roof