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*** Weekly Update cont'd...***
MD1 - Day 43:
MD2 - Day 43:
MD3 - Day 43:
MD4 - Day 43:
To be continued...
HashGirl's Summer 2022 Grow Journal
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MD1 - Day 43:
MD2 - Day 43:
MD3 - Day 43:
MD4 - Day 43:
To be continued...
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*** Weekly Update cont'd...***
MAG1 - Day 31 (+59):
MAG2 - Day 36 (+54):
WWxBB1 - Day 99:
WWxBB2 - Day 98:
And, that's everything. Thanks for following along. Comments, questions and suggestions are always welcome.
Things are looking good HG! Those scraggly plants look like they're trying to fill out after the topping, but I'd take that MD1 and slowly tie the top down to the pot like a 180º U-turn. 
I think you'd be better off spraying every other day or every third day and not stop for three weeks. Bringing those plants back into the clean tent before the 21 days is up is risky.
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If the big plants have no evidence of bugs, you think I should still wait another 3 weeks? They're already over 100 days old.
Any bug-free plants can go back into the tent, but the ones still with bugs should be treated for another 3 weeks before they join the rest. Otherwise they'll all be buggy again within a week!
Jungle Joseph
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Damn bugs, I'm fighting them too. I wish you luck.
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Good morning.
I have a couple of questions.
Other than seeing bite marks on the leaves, how do I know if a plant is completely bug-free? Do I need to check every leaf for bugs? That doesn't seem very practical. (I'm asking more for the plants that don't have bug bites than for the ones that do.)
And, my WWxBB1 has some damaged leaves mid to low on the plant:
I Neemed her and the other WWxBB since I wasn't sure what to do. Any suggestions?
I have a couple of questions.
Other than seeing bite marks on the leaves, how do I know if a plant is completely bug-free? Do I need to check every leaf for bugs? That doesn't seem very practical. (I'm asking more for the plants that don't have bug bites than for the ones that do.)
And, my WWxBB1 has some damaged leaves mid to low on the plant:
I Neemed her and the other WWxBB since I wasn't sure what to do. Any suggestions?
HashGirl, once bugs are present you should never assume that a plant is "completely bug-free," no matter what you've done to combat them. Keep treating for them until the plant is done. Period.
Please trust me on this!
Outside plants should be treated on an ongoing basis (IPM) throughout the grow. Inside plants "mite" be considered bug-free if treated every 3 days for 21 days, which breaks the life cycle of pretty much every pest we encounter.
To be on the safe side (as GDB mentioned), you're better off acting as if they're never gone, particularly with mites.
To be on the safe side (as GDB mentioned), you're better off acting as if they're never gone, particularly with mites.
Chaos6659
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I had a very healthy crop of citral flow running last year in my hydro room and a few out door ladies in fabric bags. October was rolling around and they were still about four weeks from finish. I treated them for insects for a continuous week 3 times a day even though they showed no signs of insect problems. Three days after they were introduced to the grow room, every plant was covered in aphids. Never think your insect problem is gone when it comes to outdoor plants. Even if you don’t think you have an issue.Good morning.
I have a couple of questions.
Other than seeing bite marks on the leaves, how do I know if a plant is completely bug-free? Do I need to check every leaf for bugs? That doesn't seem very practical. (I'm asking more for the plants that don't have bug bites than for the ones that do.)
And, my WWxBB1 has some damaged leaves mid to low on the plant:
I Neemed her and the other WWxBB since I wasn't sure what to do. Any suggestions?
Thanks for that info I had no idea 21 days wow.
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You misunderstand. I'm not asking about the Moby Dicks, which are obviously infected by bugs as you can see by looking at the leaves.
The CB Dutch Treats and the Raspberry Cough have no visible signs of bugs as I've been giving them Neem drenches weekly. How do I know if there are any on them? Is there a certain number of leaves for me to check to get a general idea? Or, should I just assume they're fine since there are no visible signs?
AND...
The only question I had about the outside plant was regarding the brown spots on the mid-level and lower-level leaves. Is it a nute problem or a bug problem or something else entirely?
Indoor plants with no visible signs can be considered bug-free assuming none of the indoor plants show visible signs. Once a single plant shows signs of bugs they should all be considered spraying candidates.
Have you scoped the damaged leaves outside?
Have you scoped the damaged leaves outside?
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No but I will tomorrow. I'm getting ready to take my dad to a movie about Leonard Cohen's song, Hallelujah.
Those leaves look like they've been fed on by leafhoppers or something like a four lined plant bug.
They both leave similar damage.
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I checked the WWxBB1's leaves for bugs. I checked one leaf that was near to where the other damaged leaves were and I also checked a healthy looking leaf on the other side of the plant. As far as I can tell, there are no bugs but there is definitely something wrong. Here are the pics:
And, since the Magnums are 95 days old, I scoped them for trichomes, despite knowing that outside amber is different from indoor amber. But, I figure it will at least let me see if there are any clear trichomes still.
I have no idea whether their drinkings have slowed down at all since they also get rainwater but I didn't notice the musky smell that I associate with them today so maybe they're close?
MAG1:
MAG2:
And, since the Magnums are 95 days old, I scoped them for trichomes, despite knowing that outside amber is different from indoor amber. But, I figure it will at least let me see if there are any clear trichomes still.
I have no idea whether their drinkings have slowed down at all since they also get rainwater but I didn't notice the musky smell that I associate with them today so maybe they're close?
MAG1:
MAG2:
If you can't use water use as a gauge I'd consider smell the second best indicator of ripeness outside. Also an overall "done" look about the plant (also called "when I'm sick of looking at it").
Not sure on that leaf damage but nothing wrong with a couple of days of spraying with the Safers! I'd take them off too.
Not sure on that leaf damage but nothing wrong with a couple of days of spraying with the Safers! I'd take them off too.
Also, found this per Melville's leafhopper suggestion:
"Leaf hoppers can also be dislodged from plants with a strong spray of water from your hose. Recheck the plants a few days later and repeat the treatment as many times as needed. (Keep in mind that a blast of water can also kill beneficial insects.)
Encourage predatory flies and parasitic wasps that prey on leafhoppers."
Source with this pic:
"Leaf hoppers can also be dislodged from plants with a strong spray of water from your hose. Recheck the plants a few days later and repeat the treatment as many times as needed. (Keep in mind that a blast of water can also kill beneficial insects.)
Encourage predatory flies and parasitic wasps that prey on leafhoppers."
Source with this pic:
Congratulations on your award HG 
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Carmen.