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

[4Dutchess]

RO = Reverse Osmosis.

What is this?

 

[Major PITA]

What is this?

RO = Reverse Osmosis.

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[AKgramma]

RO water is unnecessary for bud washing, as tap water is not going to enter the plant's system. You're only swishing the buds for a minute. Now if you have REALLY NASTY tap or well water, then rainwater or store-bought drinking water will do nicely.

 

[Nismo12]

Thank you kindly, Cola!
So close! Correct band. It isn't the song title, however. ELP did use those song lyrics for the name of a live album.
The actual song is Karn Evil #9 from their Brain Salad Surgery LP.

Hmmm I knew this one right when I saw it...it's the name of our journal lol.

 

[Major PITA]

Update (Week 27 / Week 0 of Bloom)​

The word for today is HOT! I know we're not alone in this heat wave. It is just under 100 today and will be 100-105 for the next few days. Pretty well sucks for plants that are just hitting the bloom phase. You'll be able to see the effect of this heat on all the plants.

Which brings me to the other word for today BLOOM! (finally). Only Ace of Spades is really flowering. I'm calling the 15th the first day of bloom for her. GASS has about one more day to truly be flowering, so probably the 18th will be her official "lift-off". Based on the progression I'm seeing, GG4, ZD(+), and GT(+) are just a few days behind.

Not much else to tell. I have my routine with them. They still get water every other day. GASS and LH2 (in pots) get a little additional water on the off days too. I'm trying to keep the sun off the roots by shading the pots, but they definitely suffer in this weather. The issue with ZD(+) continues but isn't hitting the newer growth above about 6'-7'. I'm still not positive it is a 'K' deficiency, but the bud sites all look good and healthy.

Lots of pictures. None very good. I tried for closer shots but I'm not happy with any of them. It is a jungle in there.

The garden from the gate side. LH1 on left, ZD(+) in the center, GG4 on the right.

This is from the back side so ZD(+) is still in the center but now GT(+) is on the left and AS is on the right. For scale, the cages in the ground are 2' in diameter. LH, GG4 and AS are each 6'-7' across and about the same in height.

Liberty Haze #1. I think LH will be the last to flower. You can see the effect of the heat.

Gorilla Glue #4 almost looks like a twin to LH but is ahead of her in beginning to bud. I tried to capture the tiny budlettes, but they don't show in the photos.

Golden Tiger(+) from the top of a ladder. Not much to see, but she is ready to bloom.

Zamaldelica(+). While I was up on the ladder I tried to capture her tiny buds too (failing miserably). Other than AS and GASS, she will be showing flowers next - within a day or two I suspect.

Ace of Spades. The only true small flowers in the group.

Meanwhile in the veggie garden things are stretching a little.
LH #2. These pictures were taken early so they are still in shade. This is one reason I moved the main garden away from the creek.

Grape Ape x Sensi Star. She has buds, but too small to capture as well.

I think I'm going to try and run with Older Grower's idea of building a shelter for the girls by using PVC pipe on top of the fence posts. I have a little time but I think it will prove useful for yo yo'ing the branches as much as keeping the rain/snow off the slow pokes. Stay tuned.

Thanks for hanging with me. I'm looking forward to seeing how they progress over the next few weeks now that there is some buddage.

CHEERS gang! and

 

[Duggan]

Major, they all look huge...the GT looks like it will be ready next yr. some time It just looks very Sativa, more than the others from ACE. Lots of work around your property ...very nice spot bud. Love it! Anyhow , great update , cheers .

 

[DrZiggy]

They grow beautiful forests at Majors!!!


Go GT (+)And Zamaldelica (+)


(+)reps!

 

[Cola Monster]

The ladies are looking fantastic Major! Let the flowering begin!

 

[lazyfish]

Wow, I just read through the last 25 or some odd pages.... fun journal!

I have that same sort of deficiency/toxicity problem that you seem to, Major.

How much do I need to fertilize large outdoor plants?

Problem hase gone ths same way. The worsening has slowed but steadily continued.

Beautiful garden you have there! I'm sure that you cant wait to see those buds!

 

[Lester Freeman]

Very very nice. That backside picture is my favorite. Absolutely gorgeous

 

[redmud]

Looking good!!! how much water do you give each of the big girls? I was hoping you would tent them somehow I want to see those big girls finish well for ya

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[Graytail]

Oh man, I just Love the sight of a big ol' sativa in the sunshine! Gorgeous!

 

[HizzyB]

Looks great

Makes me miss the triangle I grew up In
Nice to meet ya!!


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[Dan Ultra]

Wow Major!! You have a beautiful piece of property! Your garden looks amazing!

 

[Major PITA]

Major, they all look huge...the GT looks like it will be ready next yr. some time It just looks very Sativa, more than the others from ACE. Lots of work around your property ...very nice spot bud. Love it! Anyhow , great update , cheers .

Good morning, bro!
If this GT(+) acts like my last grow, I'll have a hard time telling if the trich's are cloudy unless I knock the snow off them.
Have a great day my friend!

They grow beautiful forests at Majors!!!


Go GT (+)And Zamaldelica (+)


(+)reps!

Ziggy! I hope these aren't a Purple Haze cross or we'll be harvesting around February - March.

The ladies are looking fantastic Major! Let the flowering begin!

Considering what you have going on, that is high praise indeed.

Wow, I just read through the last 25 or some odd pages.... fun journal!

I have that same sort of deficiency/toxicity problem that you seem to, Major.

How much do I need to fertilize large outdoor plants?

Problem hase gone ths same way. The worsening has slowed but steadily continued.

Beautiful garden you have there! I'm sure that you cant wait to see those buds!

lazyfish!
I looked over your thread. I'd give your plants a solid well-balanced feeding. Your plants look great, but hungry to my eyes. Thanks for stopping by!

Very very nice. That backside picture is my favorite. Absolutely gorgeous

Thanks Lester! Much appreciated. I wish I could figure out how to get better pictures. The netting kind of messes up shots from the outside, and inside there is no room. I can't even set a ladder up in there other than a couple of tight, uneven spots. Cheers!

Looking good!!! how much water do you give each of the big girls? I was hoping you would tent them somehow I want to see those big girls finish well for ya.

I'm going to give the tent thing a try. I'm not sure how well it will work since I have to span more than 16' and I'm guessing at least 12' high.
I am giving the plants in the ground 8 gallons each, every other day. In addition, I put many, many gallons of water on the dirt around them (maybe another 10 gallons each). The plants in pots get 4 gallons with nute's one day, then 2 gallons of plain water the following day.

Oh man, I just Love the sight of a big ol' sativa in the sunshine! Gorgeous!

Thanks GT! I love her too, but she is a hand full. I'm glad she ended up in the center of the garden. It gives me a small chance of covering her this fall. I'm curious how tall she will get so I can plan my build.

Looks great

Makes me miss the triangle I grew up In
Nice to meet ya!!

Hizzy! Nice to meet you! Pull up a seat and enjoy the ride. Things should get more interesting from here on. Not TOO "interesting", I hope.

Wow Major!! You have a beautiful piece of property! Your garden looks amazing!

Dan! We've been here about 35 years. The place is a lot of work but I'm always happy to get home when we vacation ... anywhere. Now that cannabis is legal, it is absolutely awesome!

We will be at 104 today and 106 tomorrow. I better drag my fanny down to the garden. Today is their watering day. It takes nearly two hours and when it gets hot, it is no fun fighting with those damn yellow jackets. I put a huge dent in their population but I cannot get rid of them completely.

 

[4Dutchess]

Very nice!

 

[AKgramma]

Major: if you pound a row of support poles down the middle, you will only have two 8 foot sections to cover. Think like a house framer. Then install a ridgepole. A 20' sapling will will do, since it's temporary. You can also use saplings for "rafters" to support your visqueen cover. Take a clue from our pioneer ancestors.

Or you could go Tee Pee style, which requires really tall poles, or saplings. If done right, you won't need a ladder, just a helper to maneuver the supports and the cover in place. Watch a video on how to assemble a TeePee. It is easier to ASSEMBLE a structure than it is to BUILD a structure. The original TeePees were meant to be portable, not permanent structures.

Just some ideas to toss into the think-tank.

 

[Duggan]

Wow, I just read through the last 25 or some odd pages.... fun journal!

I have that same sort of deficiency/toxicity problem that you seem to, Major.

How much do I need to fertilize large outdoor plants?

Problem hase gone ths same way. The worsening has slowed but steadily continued.

Beautiful garden you have there! I'm sure that you cant wait to see those buds!

Lazy...please take a step back...I'm Duggan from Dugg's Northern Security Services. You can't proceed into Major's garden without a security check first. Major, let me do a check on this Lazy fella would ya....just be a moment Lazy...%^&*(%^&* OK Major...Lazy , your clear to enter............

 

[Major PITA]

Very nice!

Dutchess! Same to you!

Major: if you pound a row of support poles down the middle, you will only have two 8 foot sections to cover. Think like a house framer. Then install a ridgepole. A 20' sapling will will do, since it's temporary. You can also use saplings for "rafters" to support your visqueen cover. Take a clue from our pioneer ancestors.

Or you could go Tee Pee style, which requires really tall poles, or saplings. If done right, you won't need a ladder, just a helper to maneuver the supports and the cover in place. Watch a video on how to assemble a TeePee. It is easier to ASSEMBLE a structure than it is to BUILD a structure. The original TeePees were meant to be portable, not permanent structures.

Just some ideas to toss into the think-tank.

Thanks AK! I think I have a plan and it shouldn't be too bad. It will use some scrap stuff I have which is always a plus. I hope to wait and see where the two sativa plants stop. I don't want to go higher than necessary.

Lazy...please take a step back...I'm Duggan from Dugg's Northern Security Services. You can't proceed into Major's garden without a security check first. Major, let me do a check on this Lazy fella would ya....just be a moment Lazy...%^&*(%^&* OK Major...Lazy , your clear to enter............

 

[KingstonRabbi]

Major: if you pound a row of support poles down the middle, you will only have two 8 foot sections to cover. Think like a house framer. Then install a ridgepole. A 20' sapling will will do, since it's temporary. You can also use saplings for "rafters" to support your visqueen cover. Take a clue from our pioneer ancestors.

Or you could go Tee Pee style, which requires really tall poles, or saplings. If done right, you won't need a ladder, just a helper to maneuver the supports and the cover in place. Watch a video on how to assemble a TeePee. It is easier to ASSEMBLE a structure than it is to BUILD a structure. The original TeePees were meant to be portable, not permanent structures.

Just some ideas to toss into the think-tank.

I've been thinking Teepee all along. Round sides deflect wind and steep roof sheds snow. Plus I have a stack of trunks from a laurel hedge I cut down that you can have for free. Just come get em anytime.