Was another good week, had mostly sun and only two days of rain, one of them being today. No vertical growth again this week but she is really filling in. Back on nutrients 3 days a week but cut water back to 6L in morning and an extra 4L in afternoon (only when very hot and soil dries faster).
Did a good defoliation on day 2 of the week, removed any branches growing inwards and cleaned up all around. No shock next day and by end of week almost filled back in again. Will give it time to grow through net but for sure 1-2 more defoliation in the future. Gotta keep good airflow through the middle to avoid problems down the road.
So originally I had planned on just using the garden stakes, but that's just not going to cut it so McGivered a good support system. 2x2x12 screwed into the corners of the skids (fit perfectly in existing holes) and horizontal supports to strengthen it up. Netting around and two rows up near the top. Ready to take on the weight that this girl is going to put on.
I would think that should start flower in next week? 🤞 end of July but they're still getting 12hours direct sun + 3-4 hours a day of sun filtered through tree canopy. If she don't start soon it's gonna be a late finish!
Omg. I see a 3+ meter monster coming your way. Hope you have a cherry picker. Lol. Defo going to follow this. And some car straps to prop them monster nodes up.. lol.
Good luck Buddy
@gottagrowsometime, cherry picker, I like that idea! An 8' step ladder + 6' me + old lady reaching pole is going to have to do I hope!
Got a 50lb sand bag ready to go to weigh the skid down
Hmmm. I’m noticing a lack of lady bugs this year too. The eggs might be or likely are moth/caterpillar eggs. When I had them last year I first thought they were aphids too, and it took a day or two this year to clue in again. BT handles them easily, Safers BTK at Crappy Tire.
@Northern_Ent, thanks for the tip! I have used safers spray in the past, seems very effective. I think you may be right about the eggs, didn't spray (yet) and leaves still look healthy. Will hold off unless I see chewing.
Lessen your nutrients 3ml should do of each jug on the bloom unless you spread the top canopy using string ( I think the buds may get too big and boyltrius could have a effect ) your buds are way bigger then mine so far ! We have been getting rain one day a week here - all most perfect-
@CroNicGman, hoping to get up there today to get a good look at the top and make sure she's behaving. Probably thin it out a bit as I haven't touched the fan leaves up there yet.
Good tip on the nutrients, I'll give that a shot
That’s hilarious, I got a few yellow leaves on some of my plants too , your grow is behind the mirror from my mine hehe , wow !!! Look at the height ! Are you gonna get a tall stake in order on both sides in case of super wind? Good job and beautiful ganja tree
@CroNiCGman,ya I'm thinking of getting some 12" 2x2 and making a post I can anchor to the skid, or if I can find some 9' garden poles, but so far longest I've seen is 6'.
Hey are you west coast ? I I’m Far East coast in N.S. , also hve outdoor grow diary too , please take a look at mine , I will following your wonderful grow you have going, I have couple outdoors right now 😃, let your plant bring you serene joy