GratefulBud's Summer 2023 Outside Grow

[PlainOldGuy]

I went fishing for a few days and let my wife take care of the plants. All she did was add water to the SIPs. The others were happy to wait until I returned today to feed. All looking good!

The two SIPs:

SIPs 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

Dos Sips 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

OG SIP 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

Gorilla SIP 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

I trimmed the lower third of each of the SIP plants - any inner possible flowers that were not gonna get much sun was removed. I left a few fan leaves along with the possible flowers on the ends of the branches. Opened up the interior for air flow, but also to force the plant to focus on the ends - i.e. build me some hefty colas. They both look very bushy up top.

Gorilla after trim 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

OG after trim 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

I'll trim some more first week of flower. I'll remove any future larf early so the plant can focus on the tops.

Also trimmed some lower larf off these 4.

4 pots 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

Watermelon Kush 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

Critical Kush 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

White Widow 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

Mimosa 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

6 ladies 6.26.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 26, 2023

The 4 fabric pot ladies sure look small compared to the SIPs. All were sprouted within 3 days of each other. I probably should have done a better comparison test. Left my lab coat in the office I guess.

I haven't sprayed neem in about 5 days so they are due. I saw two tiny grasshoppers and some chew marks. Also saw a tiny preying mantis. Hope he chews on those grasshoppers. No signs of thrips or mites; I'll spray neem tomorrow am just in case.

Have a great week!

I have to say, that is the coolest pool floaty I've saw in a long time. That weed looks killer too.

 

[GratefulBud]

Circle of life?

Not quite. Both the spider and the praying mantis were there today. Get some!

I'm sorry I missed what you feed your plants. I'm sure I read grow dots? Are you feeding any nutes into the res? Are roots growing into the res?

Sorry I am so late and rushed straight to a technical question Your poolside grow is beautiful

Thanks Carmen!

The two SIP buckets are using timed release Grow Dots nutes. So far I am blown away how well it works. All I do is add water. A lot of water. Darn things are growing like weeds.

The 4 in cloth pots are fed with Fox Farm Trio.

I have to say, that is the coolest pool floaty I've saw in a long time. That weed looks killer too.

Highya Old Guy!
Each summer we have a bunch of pool toys floating around. I thought Trala would get a kick out of the dragon.

I’m totally stoked about this grow! So far they all look good with minimal pests. I’m adding SNS209 every feeding.

This morning I put tomato cages in the fabric pots. Getting ready for stretch soon. The cages help with training and also allow me to use netting to keep the bugs away during flower. I’ll build a larger cage for the SIP buckets. I tend to move the plants around in the heat of summer.

 

[GratefulBud]

Quick update.
I pruned both SIPs yesterday afternoon. Removed all interior larf that won't produce a bud larger than a quarter. I left any branches that made it out to the canopy. You can hardly tell by looking at them but the interior is nice and open. Should end up with 25-30 good tops on each SIP plant; the other 4 should end up with 10-15 each.
Sprayed neem on all this morning.

If they went into flower tomorrow I would be OK with it.

Ladies 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

Gorilla SIP 6.30.23

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• Jun 30, 2023

OG SIP 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

White Widow 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

Mimosa 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

Critical Kush 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

Watermelon 6.30.23

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• Jun 30, 2023

Have a great weekend!

 

[KeithLemon]

Quick update.
I pruned both SIPs yesterday afternoon. Removed all interior larf that won't produce a bud larger than a quarter. I left any branches that made it out to the canopy. You can hardly tell by looking at them but the interior is nice and open. Should end up with 25-30 good tops on each SIP plant; the other 4 should end up with 10-15 each.
Sprayed neem on all this morning.

If they went into flower tomorrow I would be OK with it.

Ladies 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

Gorilla SIP 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

OG SIP 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

White Widow 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

Mimosa 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

Critical Kush 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

Watermelon 6.30.23

• GratefulBud
• Jun 30, 2023

Have a great weekend!

looking real good GB

 

[GratefulBud]

looking real good GB

Thanks Keith!
I'm debating whether to top the Watermelon and Critical Kush again. They are looking a little leggy. No sign of pistils yet so I may do it.

Here is a pic of my netting from last year:

Julie with her skirt on 8.18.22

• GratefulBud
• Aug 18, 2022

 

[InTheShed]

Those SIPs are going to be monsters come August, and your potted plants are looking great too! Nice cleanup on all.

 

[GratefulBud]

Those SIPs are going to be monsters come August, and your potted plants are looking great too! Nice cleanup on all.

Thanks!

Honestly, I’m kinda scared they are gonna grow into monsters. I’ve see outdoor plants that are 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. I have no idea how to deal with plants that large. The bugs concern me greatly. And the harvest - holy crap it would take days to harvest and trim. I cannot dry inside so I use several outdoor mini fridges (way too hot to dry outdoors or in the garage). Last year I maxed out and I gave about 8 oz to friends to dry in their fridge (and keep the buds). I know - silly problems to have.

As we progress I’ll probably have bug / disease / deficiency issues to overcome. Inevitable. Just trying to keep two steps ahead.

 

[Carcass]

Great looking crop, GB - as happy and healthy as they can be!

I have no idea how to deal with plants that large.

By the end of this grow, I think you'll have that figured out...

It's actually about the same as dealing with smaller plants, there's just more of everything...

And smaller plants don't blow over in the wind...

 

[GratefulBud]

Great looking crop, GB - as happy and healthy as they can be!

By the end of this grow, I think you'll have that figured out...

It's actually about the same as dealing with smaller plants, there's just more of everything...

And smaller plants don't blow over in the wind...

Thanks!
My second grow I actually had two plants blow over INTO THE SWIMMING POOL!
It gets windy here.

 

[GratefulBud]

It has been hot here the past few days - around 95˚F on the patio. The two SIPs are drinking 1.5 gallons per day now.
The SFV OG looks like it may be ready to flower. The tops are shooting up more than her sister. No signs of pistils yet - hoping within the next 2 weeks.

SFV OG 7.3.23

• GratefulBud
• Jul 3, 2023

The Watermelon Kush was getting a little leggy so instead of topping I super cropped two branches. Just bent them over and tied them down. So to speak.

Watermelon Kush after supercrop 7.3.23

• GratefulBud
• Jul 3, 2023

I noticed slight yellowing on the lower leaves of the two SIPS - thinking the veg nutes are petering out. I added some FF Grow Big. Will see how they like it.

Here is my view smoking a doobie on the patio.

Ladies 7.3.23

• GratefulBud
• Jul 3, 2023

Have a great day and a safe 4th of July tomorrow if you are in the states.

 

[InTheShed]

Love that view, love those plants!

 

[GratefulBud]

Love that view, love those plants!

Thanks Shed!
It has not been over 100˚F yet so they seem to be OK. I've been feeding just about double what the Fox Farm soil schedule says to feed. The bottle says to feed way more than the schedule so I'm going with that this grow. They like it. I know many growers here are not fond of Fox Farm nutes. No brown tips yet. As long as I keep them hydrated all good!

 

[Carcass]

Looks good out there, GB.!..

But I think I'd be in that pool smokin' a doob if it was me...

 

[GratefulBud]

Looks good out there, GB.!..

But I think I'd be in that pool smokin' a doob if it was me...

I went for a swim first to cool off. Then I smoked a doobie.

Starting to see some Nitrogen fade. The dots think we are in flower (they are right on schedule). I started grow dots in the SIP on 5/29 so 35 days.

From their site:

For strong vegetative growth, Grow Dots release 75% of their Nitrogen in the first 4 weeks.

Then, they transition to a Phosphorus and Potassium dominant “Bloom Formula”. These nutrients release for your entire flowering period.

Calcium and Magnesium do a slow-release for the full grow cycle, giving you strong and healthy plants.

At week 12, Grow Dots start to fade out, eliminating the need to flush your plants before harvest.

My 2 SIP plants wanna veg more. I'm seeing some yellowing on lowers so I added a splash of FF Grow Big.

 

[Carcass]

Grow Big is a good choice, they'll need the N until they start flowering...and maybe for a little while after that..and they'll get a little headstart on the p&K....

 

[GratefulBud]

Grow Big is a good choice, they'll need the N until they start flowering...and maybe for a little while after that..and they'll get a little headstart on the p&K....

I've got some Fox Farms Open Sesame (5-45-19), Beastie Bloomz (0-50-30), and Cha Ching (9-50-10) as well. May throw that at them around day 65-70 - see how they like it.

 

[Carcass]

Just be careful, those are pretty hot, so you shouldn't need much...

 

[GratefulBud]

Just be careful, those are pretty hot, so you shouldn't need much...

Yep. I used all 3 last year. The recommended dose per their feed schedule. The Trio I'm finding you need more than the feed schedule says. The bottle says different.

Holy moley I got a good buzz going on. I made gummies tonight and sampled a few. Then I smoked part of a doobie.

 

[Carcass]

Sounds good! I didn't know you'd used them before.
I'm puffin on Blueberry Hill as we speak...
Great bedtime smoke, so that's where I'm headed ..
G'nite...

 

[Trala]

Good morning Scoobs!

Omg I envy you. Beautiful sunshine, blue waters. It’s grey and freezing here!