Continued to give just water this week. Didn't see a need to add any other nutrients, beyond the little CaliMagic. Don't seem to see any pests lately, thankfully. Keeping my eye out. Upgraded my grow cage to be taller and wider, and added some plastic sheeting to diffuse the sunlight.
8.9 - Spotted a grasshopper this morning. First I've seen in a week or so. I got him.
@JedPlanters Get yourself some diatomaceous earth Mate
It sucks insects and bugs dry on contact and adds natural silica to the soil as a bonus 😀
Simply sprinkle some DE on the soil surrounding the plant then Make a spray mix up consisting of 1 tspoon of DE
per 500mls of water. Spray liberally during veg but avoid spraying the buds if your in flower
This is In my opinion the most natural and cost effective deterrent there is
Does this plant looks like it needs some nitrogen? Got a comment somewhere else about it, read about lime colored leaves, and figured that it might. What do you guys think?
Hey Jed. Yes that plant needs sone nitrogen. You can tell by the light colored leaves it is not getting enough food. She needs some grow food. I would also recommend moving it to a larger pot so she can grow to her potential. Hope this helps.
@Fast_Buds, I'm using Dr. Earth's Pot of Gold soil. Up this point I've only given the plant filtered water, or 12+ hour settled hose water – both with the occasional shot of CaliMagic when I saw leaves curling a bit (seemed to help). Now that my plant seems to be in the flowering phase, should I just continue what I'm doing until any issue may arise, or should I start adding any kind of bloom nutrients? I'm thinking about doing a Dr. Earth Bud and Bloom tea. Any tips either way? Thanks!
@DILLIGAF, Dang. I sprinkled some DE around, then sprayed the leaves after the plants were in the shade. Leaves dried and have the white reside, but I saw another grasshopper munching on some leaves. Both plants have some damage. I suppose DE takes a bit to work? It's gotta rub on the insects?
Wonder why my leaves are spiking up like they are. Anyone have a thought? @Fast_Buds?
Hoping the green returns after some nutrients to boost the nitrogen.
Gave this and my other plant 250 mL of water with .25 ML of GH Flora Micro to give them some nitrogen two days ago, then again this morning. Will probably give regular water tomorrow, followed by another dose the next day. Hoping that will give it some nitrogen and get some green back.
Also! Trimmed a few fan leaves that were blocking buds... for better or worse.
Thanks for the tip! Just bought some food grade DE. Sprayed around the plants for now, and will spray the leaves this evening. Haven't seen any further grasshopper damage since I chased the one away.