Grow #1

July 3, 2020 Day 29: The Queen song was playing in my head while I tied those mothers down again today, after allowing them to stretch without restraints for two days. I think they’ll be ready for the scrog sometime next week. The fan leaves are getting a lot bigger and with a deeper color green. Day 30: Independence Day! It was hot and dry in the low 90°s. Still rearranging the fans to get good airflow and keep the temperature down. Also using the humidifier again. Day 31: More LST. Every time I strap it down it quickly grows beyond the restraint. Love it when a plan comes together! Day 32: Another hot and dry day outside, not bad inside. Managing to average 82°F in the grow closet with four fans blowing. Using the house AC for a couple hours as usual when it’s over 90° outside. Day 33: Today I reengineered the trellis; replacing the nylon twine with 2” square, wire stucco lath and added four PVC tee connectors to accommodate a second tier if necessary. The cost of all the materials is around $20. Also did some pruning to lighten up the canopy and get rid of anything that looked like it’s dying, diseased or discolored. Day 34: Both plants have recovered nicely, 24 hours after pruning. Also drinking incrementally more everyday. That goes for all parties involved. Day 35: I’m pleased that the Blue Dream plants seem to be thriving! Thankfully, I haven’t seen any more pests since that single leafhopper I killed last week, possibly because I immediately spritzed all the leaf surfaces with dish soap and water. No such luck with my outdoor vegetable garden, though. Today I found two leafhoppers on the cucumber plants, they have been chowing down on all types of vegetable leaves for at least two days or more. I pruned any veggie leaves that were dead, discolored, diseased, dying, devoured or touching the ground. As soon as I came inside I stripped off all my clothes, put them in the washer and took a shower myself. I’m trying to be mindful to not bring any bugs, eggs or larvae inside with me, which is how—I suspect—the one leafhopper got upstairs in the grow chamber in the first place. I certainly don’t want them eating my weed too. An ounce of prevention . . . Before sunset I’ll spray everything in the veggie garden with insecticidal soap. I shall keep a close eye on the situation. Hey, you little bastards, I’m watching you!