BagseedSamurai
Active member
(October 3 Update)
Harvest!
Hello everyone.
Seems that since I have moved to Colorado from Texas to become a medical marijuana user, that I should start up a grow thread. Many of my other similar threads have since been cut short in situations where the situation was a little more dangerous that I'd like to admit. Right now, though, with the freedoms offered to me by this state and the lovely laws it has come to pass, I can enjoy my garden without fear of reprisal. So that is what this grow diary will be about. Herein, I will try to document as best I can the nuances of my garden and the tasks I find myself performing to care for it, whether embarassing or victorious. Since the camera is still packed away somewhere, for now I can just describe the ongoings and hope to inundate you all with pictures when I can.
Some recent Events
On arriving, I immediately wanted to begin. I had brought my two year old compost with me, and my seedstock from my years of breeding. I decided to pop a few beans and go to town. Little did I know, the differences in Texas climate and Colorado climate were so drastic that my germination rate fell to 20%. Although I was a little angry (lost my one and only shark's breath seed on that one), I was undaunted. Planting ten more, I got a 90% germination rate. Happy with that, I moved along.
Seeds Germinated: Ozark F4, Red Queen F3, Space Queen (TGA), Lavender (Soma)
You see, Colorado weather, or at least where I am currently situated, is insanely dry. Although my current mix (FFOF/FFLW) holds water very well, the 20% germination rate was attributed to a drying out of the medium within a 12 hour span. Yes, 12 hours. During the younger stages especially, I have learned, I will have to keep an eye out on watering.
Another thing is the temperature. It can drop into the 50's at night here! In Texas, that is simply unheard of. This, as I noticed with the tomato, broccoli, chives (etc) seed that I planted outdoors, can stunt and even halt the germination of seedlings from ground to cotyledon apex.
Next, the hail storm. It had rained almost every day since our arrival. I love the rain, so I didn't mind. My seedlings were out enjoying a nice sunbath when it started to rain. It was a light rain until it suddenly became a downpour. The downpour almost instantly became a hail storm. Attempting to go outside resulted in a bruised arm and a knock on the noggin so I decided that the seedlings would have to brave it. Four died. The clones, however, appeared unscathed. "Sorry!" I muttered, as I cleaned up the fallen seedlings. Damn it.
So. A definitive learning curve in the transition. Good thing I learn quickly. Watch the moisture. Watch the temperature. Watch the weather.
Some survived my learning curve. I can get together a list shortly, but for now, my list:
1. Skunk #1 clone.
2. Jack Flash clone.
3. Diesel x U.K. Cheese clone.
4. Ozark F4
5. Red Queen F3
6. Space Queen
7. Lavender
Pictures to come. Till then, peace.
Harvest!
Hello everyone.
Seems that since I have moved to Colorado from Texas to become a medical marijuana user, that I should start up a grow thread. Many of my other similar threads have since been cut short in situations where the situation was a little more dangerous that I'd like to admit. Right now, though, with the freedoms offered to me by this state and the lovely laws it has come to pass, I can enjoy my garden without fear of reprisal. So that is what this grow diary will be about. Herein, I will try to document as best I can the nuances of my garden and the tasks I find myself performing to care for it, whether embarassing or victorious. Since the camera is still packed away somewhere, for now I can just describe the ongoings and hope to inundate you all with pictures when I can.
Some recent Events
On arriving, I immediately wanted to begin. I had brought my two year old compost with me, and my seedstock from my years of breeding. I decided to pop a few beans and go to town. Little did I know, the differences in Texas climate and Colorado climate were so drastic that my germination rate fell to 20%. Although I was a little angry (lost my one and only shark's breath seed on that one), I was undaunted. Planting ten more, I got a 90% germination rate. Happy with that, I moved along.
Seeds Germinated: Ozark F4, Red Queen F3, Space Queen (TGA), Lavender (Soma)
You see, Colorado weather, or at least where I am currently situated, is insanely dry. Although my current mix (FFOF/FFLW) holds water very well, the 20% germination rate was attributed to a drying out of the medium within a 12 hour span. Yes, 12 hours. During the younger stages especially, I have learned, I will have to keep an eye out on watering.
Another thing is the temperature. It can drop into the 50's at night here! In Texas, that is simply unheard of. This, as I noticed with the tomato, broccoli, chives (etc) seed that I planted outdoors, can stunt and even halt the germination of seedlings from ground to cotyledon apex.
Next, the hail storm. It had rained almost every day since our arrival. I love the rain, so I didn't mind. My seedlings were out enjoying a nice sunbath when it started to rain. It was a light rain until it suddenly became a downpour. The downpour almost instantly became a hail storm. Attempting to go outside resulted in a bruised arm and a knock on the noggin so I decided that the seedlings would have to brave it. Four died. The clones, however, appeared unscathed. "Sorry!" I muttered, as I cleaned up the fallen seedlings. Damn it.
So. A definitive learning curve in the transition. Good thing I learn quickly. Watch the moisture. Watch the temperature. Watch the weather.
Some survived my learning curve. I can get together a list shortly, but for now, my list:
1. Skunk #1 clone.
2. Jack Flash clone.
3. Diesel x U.K. Cheese clone.
4. Ozark F4
5. Red Queen F3
6. Space Queen
7. Lavender
Pictures to come. Till then, peace.
Intermission..
