I did not add nutrients this week, but I did transplant to a 45 gallon pot and added more FFOF soil. There were strong winds reaching 38-40mph; no damage due to the wind. I did notice some damage on the leaves, but this was due to a soap solution I sprayed on the plants that was too strong combined with condensation and high temperatures. I am also being careful of controlling the caterpillar population. I don't tent or screen so I have to deal with all types of insects and issues outdoors throughout the year. I want to believe that the more natural the grow, the better the final product. Final comment this week is that plentiful watering during wind and heat storms goes a long way with the plant. She can take a lot if given the right nutrition and hydration. The smell is intensifying and the buds are starting to form. A long way still from harvest...about 16 to 18 weeks approximately. Getting several monarch butterflies visiting.
Has someone out there used chillis to make a treatment for bugs (i.e. caterpillars off by habanero...😁) ? I don't know? I want to use something organic preferably.
That's it. Thanks.
I have been trying 2tbsp cayenne pepper powder + 2tbsp garlic powder + 1 tsp dish soap + 1 quart of water
Not all that sure it's helping, as I am slaying caterpillars on my Sour Diesel plant daily.
Really cool to watch an outdoor Sour Diesel grow with no topping/LST... as I am chopping the crap out of mine.
Out of curiosity, what growing zone are you in?
@@Sonoma_Sungrown, I'm considering covering the plants during peak summer with a pop up canopy to minimize heat stress. They can take they, but they require constant watering and may still droop on you.
@@Sonoma_Sungrown, having issues with caterpillars rotting my buds. Ugh. On the upside, the leaves are super sticky with resin. It looks like it will begin entering it's window of viability in about three weeks or so...I don't want to harvest prematurely...
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@Nor_Cal_Kannabliss, Same here. I tend to just grow from the seeds I have, but my friend gifted me this one as a seedling. Your plants look spectacular. Outdoors; I am dealing with caterpillars and some lurking condensation that burned the leaf edges when the sun hit it. Didn't notice until after it happened. Shaking them early every morning. The caterpillars are just part of nature. I don't screen them because I want plants that can handle the environment; this way I can more easily select varieties/genetics for my outdoor grows.
@RADE245, It sounds like she's getting close!
In looking at your plant, she still has quite a few white stigma.
Have you checked her trichomes under a loop or microscope yet?