11/1 - Bugs!
Thrips? I don't know. I started using a new compost 2 or 3 weeks ago and I'm assuming they came in with that. They're in the soil and now they've started to fly and I've found some up in the buds. I found and removed about 20 or so from the canopy. I piled up DE around the stalks and dusted it on the grow box cover and on top of the soil. They're not too out of control at this point and hopefully I can keep them in check. I should be no more than 3-4 weeks to harvest.
The buds are looking super frosty and they're starting to get more dense. They're super sticky and smelling great. Still a little sweet and not super skunky.
11/3 - Pretty sure the bugs are rove beetles. The upside is they're not harmful. They're a predator and will control harmful bugs. The downside is they do fly and they're attracted to the light. They seem to get stuck on the trichs in the buds.
Here's a link to a video posted on Dude Grows. This is exactly what mine look like.
https://youtu.be/3RqMyjQwziE
Any insight on what may be causing the yellow edges on these seedlings?
I'm reusing FF Ocean Forest that I used on my last grow. I didn't amend the soil in these containers as I didn't expect they'd need anything before it was time to transplant. pH was good at last harvest.
Would you flip these to flower now or fill out the tent more first? I have a feeling these will be a little stretchy but I've also got good vertical space to work with.
Personally, I'd flip within a week, two max.
In the end it's up to you, as they will inevitably stretch; and the flowering time will remain the same either way.
Depends on your goals- do you want two weeks worth of nodes of bud? Can your light supply the energy needed for those extra nodes?
Just discovered these little black bugs. I don't think they're flying. They're mostly on the soil. Some were on the stalk but they don't seem to be on the leaves and buds. I'm growing indoors in organic soil. Not sure if these are a problem or if they'll regulate themselves.
@theWilly, yeah man you have the right idea to get a predator in there to control them, i'm all for that sort of thing... because it works. most other types of remedies dont ๐
Let there be light and then bam life of a new born๐ณ๐ณi know she broke ground now ๐ค๐คgood luck with your grow๐ and have fun with the grow buddy.and your harvest
Looking really good for all that neglect...lol... I baby my 2 till I feel it is time to leave them alone... just finished running the 2 into a mainline. going to post a diary in a couple of days...
@theWilly, yeah man you have the right idea to get a predator in there to control them, i'm all for that sort of thing... because it works. most other types of remedies dont ๐
@CRiSPrGrow, thanks. I'm using an Earth Box so it's watered from below. The top inch is usually pretty dry. I have watered it some from the top at times when adding compost and Bokashi to help with the natural composting. The bugs showed up after using a new compost product, I think I watered it in too so there must have been eggs in it. I'm getting them under control now and ordered Neoseiulus Amblyseius Cucumeris mites, they should be here tomorrow. I'm still not positive on the ID of the bugs though. I'm thinking they may be some species of thrips. They do fly and they're very very small. From my photos I see why others said they're earwigs but they're not, they're just so small my camera can't get a good pic. They don't have pincers and I'm familiar with earwigs, these aren't them.