Fun In The Sun 2016 - Tiger - Ape - Pitbull - Gorilla & More - Run Wild

[Conradino23]

You're right Major, that's cold bleaching and you're growing purpling pheno so nothing to worry about. They look good I'd say and after topping they grow roots first and then the foliage so that's what's stopping them but not for long. As long as you don't get reveg you're in the clear

 

[PeeJay]

They look great, Major. What is the altitude there? In my neck of the woods the temperatures and weather are moody in May as well. The extremes are much worse than they are in October... The salad days are here now. They are going to go nuts.

 

[Major PITA]

They look great, Major. What is the altitude there? In my neck of the woods the temperatures and weather are moody in May as well. The extremes are much worse than they are in October... The salad days are here now. They are going to go nuts.

TY all!
I'm at 2200 feet.
Yep - we already have chard and other greens bolting. Now if I just had some fresh tomatoes to put on a nice salad. Greens are about the first thing out of the garden. Tomatoes are near the end. How does that ever work?

 

[Duggan]

Top of the day to ya ...my brotha....Major, don't forget about the drill tonight....We'le only be checking some perimeter trip wires. The field cameras have shown some "Bambi" movement in the morning ...but the netting is working ...they just move on...No signs of "under the wire" tunneling , so all's good there. Have you noticed any remote "Drone" activity...keep an ear out! They've got everything these days.
All the girls are lookin fine ...the fab five...as soon as they start ....they're gonna grow like mad , and i'm predicting within a few weeks the roots will already be moving out! Good native soil bud?
Have a great night Major...and Gang.

Sent from my DeLorean...in the future!

 

[Major PITA]

Top of the day to ya ...my brotha....Major, don't forget about the drill tonight....We'le only be checking some perimeter trip wires. The field cameras have shown some "Bambi" movement in the morning ...but the netting is working ...they just move on...No signs of "under the wire" tunneling , so all's good there. Have you noticed any remote "Drone" activity...keep an ear out! They've got everything these days.
All the girls are lookin fine ...the fab five...as soon as they start ....they're gonna grow like mad , and i'm predicting within a few weeks the roots will already be moving out! Good native soil bud?
Have a great night Major...and Gang.

Sent from my DeLorean...in the future!

I'll be ready for the drill with all hands on deck.
The soil around the cages is sandy loam = not bad. It is porous and has good mineralization and in other areas has tested good for 2 of the 3 macro nutrients but is depleted in 'N'. At least the roots will be able to get plenty of water and drainage is good.
Cheers!!

 

[Duggan]

That's good news...your ahead of the game with so much info. on the soil. It could be a whole lot worse , than having little N. That won't be a problem in the 75's. If needed just top dress ..is all, no problemo! Have a great night Major. Cheers Gang!

 

[Governmentchz]

Clover...plant some clover around them. It'll not impede drainage at all and helps fix nitrogen. It's soft on the feet when you garden barefooted too.

Just sayin'

Nitrogen Fixing – Nitrogen Fixation - Oregon Clover

 

[drcannabi]

Looking amazing Major! I don't have any worth while experience with outdoor buds. To me these look great. GG4 might just be an indoor strain? GASS is the best looking of the lot to me. I'm stoked to see what you do with these ladies. Your hard work is going to pay off big time!

 

[Conradino23]

Less N for HB grows is actually better, cause they'll be forced to grow sturdy and thicken the stems, also roots don't need it for growth that much, but as soon as you notice lower fan leaves getting yellow then start providing some. Also rain usually comes down with a lot of N, so if it's raining now you don't need more.

 

[Major PITA]

Looking amazing Major! I don't have any worth while experience with outdoor buds. To me these look great. GG4 might just be an indoor strain? GASS is the best looking of the lot to me. I'm stoked to see what you do with these ladies. Your hard work is going to pay off big time!

TY dr! I'm still partial to the Liberty Hazes. They aren't the largest, but they are among the younger plants. I love their shape and posture so far. I wasn't expecting purple from them but now I'm looking forward to seeing what they do this fall. My concern with GASS is, it hermied in my last grow. I'd hate to pollinate my other plants and my neighbors won't be too happy either if it does it again outside.

Less N for HB grows is actually better, cause they'll be forced to grow sturdy and thicken the stems, also roots don't need it for growth that much, but as soon as you notice lower fan leaves getting yellow then start providing some. Also rain usually comes down with a lot of N, so if it's raining now you don't need more.

If/when I need to supplement the plants nute's, I think I'll concentrate on the soil in the cages. The surrounding area will help provide additional moisture and moderate the temperatures, but I'd like to see what this soil mix can do m/l by itself. We'll see how it goes. I'm not ruling anything out.

 

[B A R]

 

[Major PITA]

Long time / no see, Reg!

 

[OlderGrower]

Update (Week 15 of Veg)​

Well, this may not be the easiest way to grow, but it is certainly the most boring. With our cool weather, and rain, I haven't even needed to water them yet. Growth has been slow, but expected. I think they are still getting used to the change in their environment and all plants were topped heavily prior to the move. They each added about 1"-2" last week, although it is difficult to tell with them being beaten down by all the rain and wind. We had some spare tomato cages so I added them to a few. I don't know if they will help me train or support them down the road, but I figure they won't hurt anything.

The one surprise is with both Liberty Haze plants. They both turned purple in places. They are the only plants to do this. Rather than 'P' or some other deficiency, I'm pretty sure it is from the chilly nights we've been having. I haven't grown these before so I wasn't expecting them to turn like this. I love their shape so if I can pull some purple buds off them this fall, so much the better.

Today looks like spring finally made it. Rain is unlikely and we should climb back into the 70's with 80+ by Memorial Day. Since things are on autopilot (nothing to time, measure, mix, or PH) I can't think of anything to tell you, so I'll dump some pictures from yesterday. First up, are a couple of examples of the purple I'm seeing in LH. It is even more pronounced this morning. Please let me know if you think it might be something other than the cold.

These are overviews of the two gardens so you can see how the plants compare to each other for size and shape.
GASS is on the left and the smaller of the two LH is to the right. (irises and poppies in the foreground / "hop house" in back)

Lower left = GT(+), Upper left = GG4, Center = ZD(+), Farthest = larger LH, Right = AS

Here are the individual shots.
LH #2

GASS

ZD(+) still looking pretty sorry from some over-zealous supercropping

LH #1

GT(+)

GG4 This one is taking its sweet time doing much of anything

AS

I did some field mowing yesterday. I'm going to collect some of the grass and use it as mulch around the pots to help keep the weeds down. It might help future photos too. I will be spraying within a week just as a preventative measure. I hope to keep mites on the defensive this time.

That's all for this update. Have a great week and KIG!

OK so I want to say your ladies look great but I just can not get over your yard. I love what you have done with the area, granted the plants adds a little something to it but I must say, it looks fabulous. Now that is the kind of back yard one could just stroll about and enjoy the day without a care in the world. Yes your grow looks great but in all honesty I am more in aww of your yard, now that is simply stunning.

 

[Major PITA]

OK so I want to say your ladies look great but I just can not get over your yard. I love what you have done with the area, granted the plants adds a little something to it but I must say, it looks fabulous. Now that is the kind of back yard one could just stroll about and enjoy the day without a care in the world. Yes your grow looks great but in all honesty I am more in aww of your yard, now that is simply stunning.

Thanks my friend!
Most of our place is ala natural. Everything you see that isn't, is due to my wife's inspiration. I'm a "tree-pusher". She tells me what she wants, does a lot of it and points out the heavy lifting for me and my power tools. If I was here alone, it would be a bunch of weeds.

 

[Oldbear]

Hi there everyone. I've read on here somewhere that cannabis plants should not be too dark green - its a sign of borderline nitrogen toxicity.

I get it that strains, light, cameras, monitors and settings all influence the view, but would these pics show plants in the 'proper range'?

 

[Bapple]

Beautiful inspiration from your wife and competent tree pushing on your part. Very tranquil garden.

Looking good, keep em green.

 

[Major PITA]

Hi there everyone. I've read on here somewhere that cannabis plants should not be too dark green - its a sign of borderline nitrogen toxicity.

I get it that strains, light, cameras, monitors and settings all influence the view, but would these pics show plants in the 'proper range'?

Good question!
I have them at about the max I want. In my way of thinking, dark green = nitrogen abundance, but not a problem in veg. Others might say too much, but I'm not getting any burn or claw. Those are my signals 'N' or other nute's are too high. The Tiger & Zamaldelica are certainly maxed out. However the Ace of Spades and Grape Ape/Sensi Star girls could easily eat more 'N', IMO.

 

[Major PITA]

Beautiful inspiration from your wife and competent tree pushing on your part. Very tranquil garden.

Looking good, keep em green.

 

[Duggan]

OK so I want to say your ladies look great but I just can not get over your yard. I love what you have done with the area, granted the plants adds a little something to it but I must say, it looks fabulous. Now that is the kind of back yard one could just stroll about and enjoy the day without a care in the world. Yes your grow looks great but in all honesty I am more in aww of your yard, now that is simply stunning.

Hey Major,...OG, top of the day to ya's....OG, please be advised to collect recent updated "Perimeter Trip Wire Map" from Major before strolling his and Mrs. Pita's grounds. New human deterrent system is now "in place" so please obtain this info! This new system is not lethal , but highly effective! lookin good Major, but ya, i see the stall too,...they will "GO" soon. Cheers and have an awesome day you guys!

From, Dugg's Northern Security Systems,....

Sent from my DeLorean...in the future!

 

[Growlow]

If there is an upside to being away due to injury.... it has been coming back to see how glorious your garden looks my mate! Definitely have seen discolouration from unexpected frost before so I'd say that's your culprit for sure. Definitely don't see any signs of N excess.

EDIT: I hope I qualify for re-entry into the compound Dug. Just wanted to check with head of security. In all honesty I guess it's too late since I've already gone and wandered on in. If it is of any consolation I'm recovering from a head injury.