GratefulBud's Summer 2023 Outside Grow

[Azimuth]

I'm thinking the soil and roots have packed the outer edge and the inner hole.
This design may have worked well with tomatoes - do they have different root structure?

Cannabis and tomatoes are said to be pretty similar in growth and nute requirements, etc. but I don't know if that also applies to root growth.

Your pot design should work though. I tried that style a couple of years ago before I really started experimenting with SIPs. Seemed to work OK but I used it on non-canna plants and they were no where as big as yours.

The rootopsy at the end will be interesting.

 

[GratefulBud]

The rootopsy at the end will be interesting.

Yes it will.

 

[GratefulBud]

Shit (part 2)

I pulled about ten grams of caterpillar damage off the White Widow today. Bummed because the rest of her is looking great! Buds are frosty and chunky.

White Widow 9.2.23

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Critical Kush 9.2.23

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Watermelon Kush 9.2.23

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Cloudy and rainy here today so they are under the patio.

 

[GratefulBud]

White Widow bud pics:

White Widow 9.2.23 bud 3

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White Widow 9.2.23 bud 2

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White Widow 9.2.23 bud 1

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[GratefulBud]

Sweet blossom come on under the willow
We can have high times if you'll abide

 

[GratefulBud]

The Watermelon Kush looks interesting. Buds are all white pistils - hardly any watermelon color yet.

Watermelon Kush 9.2.23

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Watermelon Kush 9.2.23 top 2

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Watermelon Kush 9.2.23 top 3

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Watermelon Kush 9.2.23 top 4

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Watermelon Kush 9.2.23 top 1

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[InTheShed]

It's supposed to get the color of watermelon? Inside or out?

 

[Absorber]

It's supposed to get the color of watermelon? Inside or out?

It gets big watermelon size seeds

 

[GratefulBud]

Yesterday I flushed the White Widow and the Watermelon Kush.
Today I flushed the Critical Kush and the Mimosa.

The CK is hardy - stems are rigid. No need to support the colas on this girl.

Critical Kush 9.3.23

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Critical Kush 9.3.23 top 3

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Critical Kush 9.3.23 top 1

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Critical Kush 9.3.23 top 2

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The Mimosa is looking delicious. Buds galore that are getting frosty.

Mimosa 9.3.23

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Mimosa 9.3.23 top

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Mimosa 9.3.23 top2

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Mimosa 9.3.23 top3

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Having a hard time picking a favorite girl.

 

[Absorber]

Yesterday I flushed the White Widow and the Watermelon Kush.
Today I flushed the Critical Kush and the Mimosa.

The CK is hardy - stems are rigid. No need to support the colas on this girl.

Critical Kush 9.3.23

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Critical Kush 9.3.23 top 3

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Critical Kush 9.3.23 top 1

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Critical Kush 9.3.23 top 2

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The Mimosa is looking delicious. Buds galore that are getting frosty.

Mimosa 9.3.23

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Mimosa 9.3.23 top

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Mimosa 9.3.23 top2

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Mimosa 9.3.23 top3

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Having a hard time picking a favorite girl.

Looking sweet as

 

[GratefulBud]

It's supposed to get the color of watermelon? Inside or out?

Watermelon
Breeders at Royal Queen Seeds harnessed Watermelon OG S1 to create our own Watermelon feminized strain. She's a favourite among cannabis lovers that enjoy peaceful, stoning, and euphoric highs. But don't underestimate this strain; THC levels of 22% hit hard and fast. Take things slow, enjoy the ride, and savour tastes of sweetness and fruits. Grow her indoors or outdoors with ease.

It gets big watermelon size seeds

Ha!
I sure hope not!

 

[GratefulBud]

Looking sweet as

Thanks!

All 4 of these in fabric pots are looking delicious. I sure hope I can bring them all to the finish line.

 

[Absorber]

Watermelon
Breeders at Royal Queen Seeds harnessed Watermelon OG S1 to create our own Watermelon feminized strain. She's a favourite among cannabis lovers that enjoy peaceful, stoning, and euphoric highs. But don't underestimate this strain; THC levels of 22% hit hard and fast. Take things slow, enjoy the ride, and savour tastes of sweetness and fruits. Grow her indoors or outdoors with ease.



Ha!
I sure hope not!

Yea I probably shouldn't even make a joke about it ,they are looking good i think you will be good

 

[InTheShed]

Those buds are really starting to bulk up! Sorry about the caterpillars and damage though...maybe BT does expire after all.

tastes of sweetness and fruits

Oh that makes more sense than the coloring!

 

[GratefulBud]

Yea I probably shouldn't even make a joke about it ,they are looking good i think you will be good

I keep improving my grows and this one is the best yet. Very proud of this grow.

Those buds are really starting to bulk up! Sorry about the caterpillars and damage though...maybe BT does expire after all.

The caterpillars have so far ignored the Watermelon Kush.
Shit I jinxed it.
I just need to stay on top of the others under nets.

Oh that makes more sense than the coloring!

Their web site shows a very colorful looking bud. Lots of purple. Who knows how mine will turn out.
Wondering if should add some Purpinator to help them along?

 

[Absorber]

I keep improving my grows and this one is the best yet. Very proud of this grow.

You are doing well they are definitely keepers, I think you are going to be a proud dad of some nice looking ladies when they finish up

 

[GratefulBud]

maybe BT does expire after all.

I asked the guy at Green Acres - he said it lasts about 2 years. This batch is slightly older than that. I may pick up a new bottle.

 

[InTheShed]

Wondering if should add some Purpinator to help them along?

I haven't seen purple watermelons (!), but most reds and purple are brought out (if the genetics are there) by cooler temp later in flower. Purp is 0-2-4 so you would want to make sure there's room for it in your mix.

Here are the ingredients: Monopotassium Phosphate, Potassium Sulfate, and Magnesium Sulfate

 

[GratefulBud]

You are doing well they are definitely keepers, I think you are going to be a proud dad of some nice looking ladies when they finish up

Thanks Absorber!

 

[GratefulBud]

I haven't seen purple watermelons (!), but most reds and purple are brought out (if the genetics are there) by cooler temp later in flower. Purp is 0-2-4 so you would want to make sure there's room for it in your mix.

Here are the ingredients: Monopotassium Phosphate, Potassium Sulfate, and Magnesium Sulfate

All 6 ladies are getting FF Trio plus I'm now adding ChaChing (9-50-10). After I flushed I fed lite nutes.
Because I feed with every watering I'm going about half strength of all. The 4 in pots seem to love this routine. I've been cutting back on the Grow Big and next week I'll add little or none (week 6 of flower). See how they do after the flush.

I'm still trying to dial in the SIPs. . . .