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PiCkyPiccAlo · 10-02-2009, 05:24 AM

Awesome post, love the attention in the details you provided.

THumBs uP!

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grow_green · 10-02-2009, 11:31 PM

Great guide for anyone beginning to grow. very nice!

Kodiak · 10-03-2009, 05:27 PM

Thanks

I tried to cover as much as possible while still keeping it relatively short and to the point. A lighter version of the guide might have been easier to digest but it just kept growing as I was typing out my notes.

I hope that the guide will help you to reach your goals.

Keep it green

-Kodiak-

FrankRizzo · 10-03-2009, 07:17 PM

Wow, I mean really wow. Every new member should be forced to read this when they sign up. Would save everyone lots of time. Concise and to the point. Very well written. I will be directing many people over here. Congratulations on a incredible thread.

10-03-2009, 10:18 PM

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Wow, I mean really wow. Every new member should be forced to read this when they sign up. Would save everyone lots of time. Concise and to the point. Very well written. I will be directing many people over here. Congratulations on a incredible thread.

I am a new mimber here and a new grower, I have read ever one of His threads and have really tryed to fallow all I read. We are all new at some thing and we need all the advice we can get from peaple that have been there and done that. I have found that when I hit a wall

All i need to do is post my stuff here and I get the answer in no time.

I cant say it enough that every one on here that can help seems that they do help. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH Becouse if I dont ask for help I tend to

and I wount to be doing this for A LONG LONG TIME

I just orderd seeds from Amsterdam

Its called Medijuana and it will be filling my two new rooms i am building and well post new pixs of my Build Soon. Two 10x10 Rooms. I will keep all posted on my progress.

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Kodiak · 10-04-2009, 09:03 PM

Thanks!

I'm glad that you liked it.

mthyde · 10-05-2009, 02:23 AM

I have one more question regarding the spider mites. I am having a weak infestation in my flowering room. Is it advisable to spray with the neem when plants are in bud?

cappeeler09 · 10-05-2009, 04:28 AM

good thread man,i like it when people give good information thanks alot

Kodiak · 10-12-2009, 06:00 PM

Thanks guys

mthyde, I would not spray the buds with anything during full flowering, you might get mold. You will find that most of the mites actually hang out under the leafs so that's where you should spray. Also lay out some of those yellow, no-pest strips of sticky fly paper around the plant. Insects are drawn to the bright yellow color.

If it's still very early in flowering, you could wash the plants in the shower, especially under the leafs. This will actually remove most of the mites and eggs. It's the easiest way to get rid of them, they just wash away and down the drain they go. This method is great if the plants are still in veg but I would not recommend it if the plants are already well into flowering. Also, insects must breathe air so submerging the pots under water for say 10 minutes, will cause the buggers in the soil to abandon ship. It is actually interesting to watch all the mites swim for the surface. Then all you have to do is pull the plug and down they go. This will not hurt your plants as their roots can survive without oxygen for this short period of time. At least longer than the bugs.

Man, I'm sorry. Spider mites are really a pest, they just keep coming back, like roaches. They are by far the most irritating thing about growing. Although I have battled it out with spider mites many times, I'm no expert.

All I can say is that you will have to approach this problem from every direction, applying an assortment of remedies at the same time. These pesky critters grow resistant to almost anything over a few generations.

They thrive in hot and dry environments, neem oil and pyrethroids/pyrethrin are probably the most effective chemical remedies out there, along with nicotine.

But there are many more, like adding natural predators to the grow room.

You will find more information in this thread:

Spider mites AKA The Borg

Good luck!

-Kodiak-

AKDrifter · 10-13-2009, 02:07 AM

Kodiak,

Thank you for taking the time to post this guide!! I am starting up again soon and this is one hell of a great guide to review before starting up. I had quite a few questions on my mind before reading this one, especially loved the topping guide.

I was wondering on the kelp additives. Have you ever made you're own kelp teas or soil additives or just purchased commercially?

Thanks again.

P.S. Kodiak is one beautiful place to visit.

10-03-2009, 05:27 PM	#103
Kodiak Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Lab Posts: 459	Thanks I tried to cover as much as possible while still keeping it relatively short and to the point. A lighter version of the guide might have been easier to digest but it just kept growing as I was typing out my notes. I hope that the guide will help you to reach your goals. Keep it green -Kodiak- __________________ Got Some Seeds And Wanna Grow Weed? Complete Guide To Topping, Training And Pruning
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Kodiak Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Lab Posts: 459	Thanks! I'm glad that you liked it. __________________ Got Some Seeds And Wanna Grow Weed? Complete Guide To Topping, Training And Pruning
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10-12-2009, 06:00 PM	#109
Kodiak Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Lab Posts: 459	Thanks guys mthyde, I would not spray the buds with anything during full flowering, you might get mold. You will find that most of the mites actually hang out under the leafs so that's where you should spray. Also lay out some of those yellow, no-pest strips of sticky fly paper around the plant. Insects are drawn to the bright yellow color. If it's still very early in flowering, you could wash the plants in the shower, especially under the leafs. This will actually remove most of the mites and eggs. It's the easiest way to get rid of them, they just wash away and down the drain they go. This method is great if the plants are still in veg but I would not recommend it if the plants are already well into flowering. Also, insects must breathe air so submerging the pots under water for say 10 minutes, will cause the buggers in the soil to abandon ship. It is actually interesting to watch all the mites swim for the surface. Then all you have to do is pull the plug and down they go. This will not hurt your plants as their roots can survive without oxygen for this short period of time. At least longer than the bugs. Man, I'm sorry. Spider mites are really a pest, they just keep coming back, like roaches. They are by far the most irritating thing about growing. Although I have battled it out with spider mites many times, I'm no expert. All I can say is that you will have to approach this problem from every direction, applying an assortment of remedies at the same time. These pesky critters grow resistant to almost anything over a few generations. They thrive in hot and dry environments, neem oil and pyrethroids/pyrethrin are probably the most effective chemical remedies out there, along with nicotine. But there are many more, like adding natural predators to the grow room. You will find more information in this thread: Spider mites AKA The Borg Good luck! -Kodiak- __________________ Got Some Seeds And Wanna Grow Weed? Complete Guide To Topping, Training And Pruning
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10-02-2009, 05:24 AM	#101
PiCkyPiccAlo New Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Namek Posts: 2	Awesome post, love the attention in the details you provided. THumBs uP! MJ U comPlete Me...
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10-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#102
grow_green New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SD Posts: 8	Great guide for anyone beginning to grow. very nice!
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10-03-2009, 07:17 PM	#104
FrankRizzo Listen to me jerky Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 936	Wow, I mean really wow. Every new member should be forced to read this when they sign up. Would save everyone lots of time. Concise and to the point. Very well written. I will be directing many people over here. Congratulations on a incredible thread.
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10-05-2009, 02:23 AM	#107
mthyde New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Big Sky Country Posts: 1	I have one more question regarding the spider mites. I am having a weak infestation in my flowering room. Is it advisable to spray with the neem when plants are in bud?
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10-05-2009, 04:28 AM	#108
cappeeler09 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 50	good thread man,i like it when people give good information thanks alot
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10-13-2009, 02:07 AM	#110
AKDrifter Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 232	Kodiak, Thank you for taking the time to post this guide!! I am starting up again soon and this is one hell of a great guide to review before starting up. I had quite a few questions on my mind before reading this one, especially loved the topping guide. I was wondering on the kelp additives. Have you ever made you're own kelp teas or soil additives or just purchased commercially? Thanks again. P.S. Kodiak is one beautiful place to visit.
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