Started to harden off this week with 3-4 days outside for 2-5 hours. Cool this weekend so back inside.
Critical mass and blueberry adding nodes and leaves and still short. Medical mass a little behind but new set of leaves looks better than the last.
Slight smell from critical mass but nothing from the others.
Tried my first FIM on the blueberry and topped the critical mass.
Another week inside+ outside to harden off then repot and into the greenhouse.
That's too bad about the aphids. The defol was way too late and too heavy, defs affected the results. I have spoken with a lot of outdoor growers and most said not to touch them unless its necessary. I would recommend spraying insecticidal soap 3/4 the way through veg and it should stop the bugs in their tracks. Usually takes 2 sprays 2 weeks apart. I had bugs bad last and did the spraying this year with awesome results. Next year you'll be able to grow some monsters with the experience!
It's nice to see someone with the similar latitude as Sask on here posting. Happy growing my dude.
@jbirdstheword,
Hey! Thanks for the input! Buds are fattening slowly but suspect you’re right on smaller yield. Tempted to take them down but gonna go 1 more week. Always learning!