Nice early start JGP, you put me to shame.
I had no choice Mossy they were growing so fast they would have became difficult to transport.Credit goes to our buddy Esben for creating such vigorous genetics.
outdoor in Scotland ??
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I had no choice Mossy they were growing so fast they would have became difficult to transport.Credit goes to our buddy Esben for creating such vigorous genetics.
mosstrooper
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My HP2 cuttings, 30 of them.
I know what you mean about vigour, the HP2's i took these from are over 4 ft tall in my room, completely out of hand, but hopefully the stretch is stopping now :O
I know what you mean about vigour, the HP2's i took these from are over 4 ft tall in my room, completely out of hand, but hopefully the stretch is stopping now :O
My mold experiment was a mixed bag.
I trialed
1.greencure/neem spray with aloe vera as a sticker
2. chamomile tea bag spray (organic of course
)
3. H202 (food grade 35% , available on ebay) diluted to 5mls per litre.
4 Plain tap water as a control
I sprayed once and then left them on my deck.
They all ended up molding out at about the same time...
But that was because i left em with the mold on and didnt pick it out i reckon. Plus i got a bit lazy and didnt spray again.
However by then i had a good system that saved my best plants from any significant damage. I would go around picking the mold out with my right hand and holding the plant with my left hand. That way i wasnt spreading the mold around. Kinda like an Arab wipes their arse... The 'wound' was then sprayed well with the mix of H202 and chamomile tea with a spreader/sticker (in my case aloe vera dish soap)
This defo killed off the mold. It could be seen days later all dried out and yellow with no more fresh spores.
Indoors i am using the H202 mix with about 10 drops of grapefruit seed extract i got on ebay. Great stuff! Havent had to pick out the mold. It just dries up and will fall off with the lightest touch. But thats got a lot to do with it being dry and not too humid i reckon.
I used it right up to and even after harvest on some spots with no burn/residue.
Next season my mold control will be:
1. Start weekly sprayings at beginning flower with chamomile tea and aloe vera. A seaweed based tea would also work well.
2. Once serious flowering starts i will spray with neem/greencure all over weekly and after any heavy rain. This will have the added benefit of killing any mites/aphids etc
3. Spot control with H202/grapefruit extract and 'Arab' technique
However the best and most effective control will be strain selection and site selection. Maximise direct sun and try to keep away from backberries etc. They will rot and spread the mold spores all over. My plants on high ground (above the berries) and in full sun were much healthier and had bigger buds.
I highly recommend the White Rhino. She finished up at least 4 weeks before any other strain and is an awesome smoke and heavy yields. Got 6oz off each of mine and we had a very Scottish summer
O yeah and being in pots was a big part of that early finish too...plus they were the first out.
Good luck!!!
I trialed
1.greencure/neem spray with aloe vera as a sticker
2. chamomile tea bag spray (organic of course
)3. H202 (food grade 35% , available on ebay) diluted to 5mls per litre.
4 Plain tap water as a control
I sprayed once and then left them on my deck.
They all ended up molding out at about the same time...
But that was because i left em with the mold on and didnt pick it out i reckon. Plus i got a bit lazy and didnt spray again.
However by then i had a good system that saved my best plants from any significant damage. I would go around picking the mold out with my right hand and holding the plant with my left hand. That way i wasnt spreading the mold around. Kinda like an Arab wipes their arse... The 'wound' was then sprayed well with the mix of H202 and chamomile tea with a spreader/sticker (in my case aloe vera dish soap)
This defo killed off the mold. It could be seen days later all dried out and yellow with no more fresh spores.
Indoors i am using the H202 mix with about 10 drops of grapefruit seed extract i got on ebay. Great stuff! Havent had to pick out the mold. It just dries up and will fall off with the lightest touch. But thats got a lot to do with it being dry and not too humid i reckon.
I used it right up to and even after harvest on some spots with no burn/residue.
Next season my mold control will be:
1. Start weekly sprayings at beginning flower with chamomile tea and aloe vera. A seaweed based tea would also work well.
2. Once serious flowering starts i will spray with neem/greencure all over weekly and after any heavy rain. This will have the added benefit of killing any mites/aphids etc
3. Spot control with H202/grapefruit extract and 'Arab' technique
However the best and most effective control will be strain selection and site selection. Maximise direct sun and try to keep away from backberries etc. They will rot and spread the mold spores all over. My plants on high ground (above the berries) and in full sun were much healthier and had bigger buds.
I highly recommend the White Rhino. She finished up at least 4 weeks before any other strain and is an awesome smoke and heavy yields. Got 6oz off each of mine and we had a very Scottish summer
O yeah and being in pots was a big part of that early finish too...plus they were the first out.
Good luck!!!
mosstrooper
Member
Interesting stuff SilverSurfer.
Do those pots have no bottom?
Do those pots have no bottom?
They are hempy buckets in coco. Perlite in the bottom (i have sworn off perlite now, prefer diamatecous earth). Setup on a drip from a garden tap and top dressed and fed organic teas.
Works well and by far my biggest plants this season.
Hey JGP have you thought about wrapping your fencing in clear plastic? I did that with chillies this year and it helped a bit. We had our coldest and wettest summer for a long time.
Works well and by far my biggest plants this season.
Hey JGP have you thought about wrapping your fencing in clear plastic? I did that with chillies this year and it helped a bit. We had our coldest and wettest summer for a long time.
A heat wave in Scotland? Well you certainly picked a good time to put your babies out.
I am planning next years grow already. Got a clone of that baby in the pic and hopefully she will make a good momma. Plus i am going to put broadbeans in my patches as a green mulch and to stop the grass taking over. I have been advised now is also a good time to add dolomite lime.
Wheres the best place to get Esbe's seeds?
I am planning next years grow already. Got a clone of that baby in the pic and hopefully she will make a good momma. Plus i am going to put broadbeans in my patches as a green mulch and to stop the grass taking over. I have been advised now is also a good time to add dolomite lime.
Wheres the best place to get Esbe's seeds?
mosstrooper
Member
Seedbay is very reliable and trustworthy from my experience.
Ive sort of missed this thread the last week .... good to see everyone's digging holes and putting up defences ... i havent even stuck my spade in the ground yet so im a little behind lol
First up are some Diesel auto's then i'll stick out some of my Early Girl crosses and the rest will follow soon after.
First up are some Diesel auto's then i'll stick out some of my Early Girl crosses and the rest will follow soon after.
Dont rub it in JGP ...lol
My brand new Draper spade and fork are ready for action i got a bargain 2 for £14 out of Asda walmart..what a deal.
A pick axe is next on the hardware list ... i could really do with one .
My brand new Draper spade and fork are ready for action i got a bargain 2 for £14 out of Asda walmart..what a deal.
A pick axe is next on the hardware list ... i could really do with one .
im sure we talked about these last year ... but as usual i didn't act on on it heres the one i want http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-GT45-5lb-Grubbing-Mattock/dp/B000LFXUUG/ref=dp_cp_ob_hg_title_3 it's maybe a bit light for what we want but on the up side it would be easier to carry about and hide,
Mattocks are great but yeah can be a bit heavy and bulky.
I really like the army style foldable spade. Especially when set up at right angle like a mini pick/mattock. Turns over soil real fast and accurate, easy to use kneeling for extra stealth also if thats an advantage. Very light and takes up very little room and is super strong.
For those big stones/clay soil a nice heavy pick axe or mattock will do it in no time.
I really like the army style foldable spade. Especially when set up at right angle like a mini pick/mattock. Turns over soil real fast and accurate, easy to use kneeling for extra stealth also if thats an advantage. Very light and takes up very little room and is super strong.
For those big stones/clay soil a nice heavy pick axe or mattock will do it in no time.
Tell that to the squaddies who have to dig out trenches with em lol.
Yeah for a big hole i would want my pick for sure.
How big ya gonna dig?
Yeah for a big hole i would want my pick for sure.
How big ya gonna dig?
mosstrooper
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ex-NATO-Small...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item19c4d5522d
Designed so you can dig and duck at the same time, just the thing if your keeping a low profile.
Designed so you can dig and duck at the same time, just the thing if your keeping a low profile.
Good spot Mossy thats the biz .. EX Nato. Now that won't bend on you in a hurry thats for sure you could also put a full sized shaft on it for extra digging power...GGGrrrrrr
