What to do when it rains?

[Downinthedirt]

Literally fuck everyone in here that said not to protect small plants.

I just started my first grow ever about a week ago. I germinated, then planted my seeds. About two days later, the forecast began calling for lots of thunderstorms, so I began researching what I should do. After reading lots of forums like this that said,

"Oh lookie here, mah seedlings survived hail! U're a dumb shit cause nature haz been doin this shit forevur!"

I came to the conclusion that sure, heavy rain could hurt my little seedlings, but exposing them to mild rain would just be nature's low stress training. I kept a careful eye on the radar, ready to protect them if anything serious came along.

After the week passed (very mild rain off and on), you want to know what happened?

Out of my 8 plants:

3 were doing fine.
1 was buried in the dirt.
2 simply vanished.
2 had the leaves literally pounded off of them (nothing but stems remained beaten to the ground)


To anyone dumb enough to take these retards' advice, if you truly care about you're seedlings, protect them. Natural selection is a bitch and will do anything to ensure that only the strong will survive. Any that aren't near perfect will die without your help.

By the way, I bought from a seedbank, so I might as well have just wiped my ass with $35.

If you just started your first grow ever, and put your plants out side after a week of growth then that was mistake number 1..and I've been growing outside for 40 years and nature is gonna get hers, always plant more than you need, but a week old plant isn't strong enough to be put out...and to tell everyone to go fuck their selfs is a great way to start off your growing season buddy....that's why I don't come on here very often it's because of smart ass people like you....I'm a member of another forum that doesn't tolerate shit like this....and $35 worth of seeds? Hell that's a low cost lost grow....

 

[Miyagismokes]

but a week old plant isn't strong enough to be put out

I start my seeds outdoors, they never see the inside unless they're sick.
But I have a nice shade tree to keep the devil sun off them, and good overnight temps.

 

[Bugeye]

I say fuck everyone.

 

[DrubDrub]

If you just started your first grow ever, and put your plants out side after a week of growth then that was mistake number 1..and I've been growing outside for 40 years and nature is gonna get hers, always plant more than you need, but a week old plant isn't strong enough to be put out...and to tell everyone to go fuck their selfs is a great way to start off your growing season buddy....that's why I don't come on here very often it's because of smart ass people like you....I'm a member of another forum that doesn't tolerate shit like this....and $35 worth of seeds? Hell that's a low cost lost grow....

Moving forward, I will definitely start my plants in pots indoors, but I was growing in the ground because I didn't really see any benefit to planting in pots aside from extreme weather (I get decent/warm weather year-round). By planting them directly in the ground, I could keep costs very cheap and stop myself from getting jacked. The only reason that I didn't start them in pots to begin with was that lots of people on threads similar to this consistently said that rain was good for seedlings.

It seemed that I was going to lose 5 out of 8 and posted literally 30 minutes afterwards, hence the anger in my post (not me just being a smartass).

About the money, it's not the amount but just the fact that I did absolutely nothing with it.

 

[too larry]

Moving forward, I will definitely start my plants in pots indoors, but I was growing in the ground because I didn't really see any benefit to planting in pots aside from extreme weather (I get decent/warm weather year-round). By planting them directly in the ground, I could keep costs very cheap and stop myself from getting jacked. The only reason that I didn't start them in pots to begin with was that lots of people on threads similar to this consistently said that rain was good for seedlings.

It seemed that I was going to lose 5 out of 8 and posted literally 30 minutes afterwards, hence the anger in my post (not me just being a smartass).

About the money, it's not the amount but just the fact that I did absolutely nothing with it.

Most grows I'm outside from seed drop. I start in solo cups or gallon pots. If there is huge thunderstorms and the seedlings are just a few days old, I use an old shower door to cover them. But once they are a week or so old, they have to take whatever Mother Nature throws at them. Darwin Dope I call it. Survival of the Dankest.

Make some seed. Always plant extra.

Good luck.

 

[Downinthedirt]

Moving forward, I will definitely start my plants in pots indoors, but I was growing in the ground because I didn't really see any benefit to planting in pots aside from extreme weather (I get decent/warm weather year-round). By planting them directly in the ground, I could keep costs very cheap and stop myself from getting jacked. The only reason that I didn't start them in pots to begin with was that lots of people on threads similar to this consistently said that rain was good for seedlings.

It seemed that I was going to lose 5 out of 8 and posted literally 30 minutes afterwards, hence the anger in my post (not me just being a smartass).

About the money, it's not the amount but just the fact that I did absolutely nothing with it.

Yeah I can see where a person looks to cut down on cost but man its almost impossible to start seeds in the ground, not completely but almost, like I said I been growing for 40 years and I tried that a fee time before I saw the light..and it don't cost that much to start inside with a couple cheap cfl bulbs and some good soil...the start of a plants life will determine its out come

 

[Downinthedirt]

I start my seeds outdoors, they never see the inside unless they're sick.
But I have a nice shade tree to keep the devil sun off them, and good overnight temps.

But do you start them in the ground or in cups or pots? That makes a huge difference

 

[Miyagismokes]

But do you start them in the ground or in cups or pots? That makes a huge difference

If gophers weren't so savagely present, I imagine I COULD start in the ground...
But cups are so convenient.

 

[Master_Tabi]

Completely disagree.

We just experienced the worst set of tornadoes that came through our area in our states history. Where I have baby seedlings and small plants growing, I experienced ZERO damage on either my baby seedlings or small plants. My particular plants experienced 50mph wind gusts for a few days in a row, over a few different weeks.

Not to mention the biblical flooding and downpours that have beset our area, on an almost weekly basis this spring season.

Click my signature below for proof.

Oh yea, my baby seedlings and small plants also handled this size hail raining down on it last week:

When you really have to worry about rain is during the late stages of flowering, when you have a lot of sensitive buds that could be easily damaged.

That's when it's a good idea to put up a tarp and some poles to support it, or find some other way of moving your plants to keep them dry.

That I would not like to get hit with.

 

[ThaSeedMan]

Just composted manure. Holds the water without leaving the soil wet. As the plant needs it...it gives it.

Please PM me , I have some questions I'd like to ask you

 

[ThaSeedMan]

If gophers weren't so savagely present, I imagine I COULD start in the ground...
But cups are so convenient.

Don't mention them Rotten Fuckers that's bad juju yo ! (Knocks on wood)
Already had 4 plants demolished by Em , & I thought I was the only one with a gopher problem

Can anyone say it's trapping season ?????

 

[Beachwalker]

Oh yeah... I love when it rains! Plants always grow so good after

But so does my lawn and then I have to mow it..!

 

[ganga gurl420]

But so does my lawn and then I have to mow it..!

They have that robot lawn mower now....don't know if it works but it's a cool idea lol

 

[Downinthedirt]

But do you start them in the ground or in cups or pots? That makes a huge difference

I start mine in cups, inside if early or outside when it's warm enough

 

[Dmannn]

Literally fuck everyone in here that said not to protect small plants.



Out of my 8 plants:

3 were doing fine.
1 was buried in the dirt.
2 simply vanished.
2 had the leaves literally pounded off of them (nothing but stems remained beaten to the ground)

Sorry to here about the loss. Thats terrible but, things always work out. I bet the three that made it will turn out great!

As far as the original post, I have found that light/medium rain is beneficial for the non flowering plants. I have used a leaf-blower (gas or electric ) to stave off mold from water soaked buds real close to harvest, with pretty good results.

 

[ganga gurl420]

Literally fuck everyone in here that said not to protect small plants.

I just started my first grow ever about a week ago. I germinated, then planted my seeds. About two days later, the forecast began calling for lots of thunderstorms, so I began researching what I should do. After reading lots of forums like this that said,

"Oh lookie here, mah seedlings survived hail! U're a dumb shit cause nature haz been doin this shit forevur!"

I came to the conclusion that sure, heavy rain could hurt my little seedlings, but exposing them to mild rain would just be nature's low stress training. I kept a careful eye on the radar, ready to protect them if anything serious came along.

After the week passed (very mild rain off and on), you want to know what happened?

Out of my 8 plants:

3 were doing fine.
1 was buried in the dirt.
2 simply vanished.
2 had the leaves literally pounded off of them (nothing but stems remained beaten to the ground)


To anyone dumb enough to take these retards' advice, if you truly care about you're seedlings, protect them. Natural selection is a bitch and will do anything to ensure that only the strong will survive. Any that aren't near perfect will die without your help.

By the way, I bought from a seedbank, so I might as well have just wiped my ass with $35.

No offense but come on dude ...really? No one should ever put out a seedling. 1 grasshopper alone could munch it into a nub in no time flat. That is why most outdoor growers start them indoors for 2 different reason.
1. To make sure they are big enough to take on mother nature. It give room for error when there is more branches and growth.
2. To ensure a good yield. Some people's plants are several months old before they throw them outside. I germinated mine Feb 1st.
It's really only common sense so you shouldn't tell people to fuck off when it was your own mistake. You always have to prepare for the worst.
And btw... growing can be an expensive hobby...35$ for seeds is nothing. Good genetics range from 15 (and I've seen as high as 40) a seed.
Next year you will know better and hopefully have a better attitude. Good luck.

 

[MichiganSpinDoctor]

Did you sign up just to revive a 7 year old thread?

Lol

 

[MichiganSpinDoctor]

I'm still planning on covering the rows with clear plastic up top in the last part of flower. (I have 11ft arches this year.) I plan to leave a foot of breathing room on both sides, where the rain can drip off and still get to the roots. With the ends of the enclosure open to airflow and these breathing drip edges, I hope the humidity will not be brought up, and it might insulate and draw out my short wet cold Michigan growing season a little bit. Also hoping that the rain not directly hitting the buds will help prevent the dreaded powdery mildew. Thoughts? Warnings? Alternatives?

 

[Dmannn]

I'm still planning on covering the rows with clear plastic up top in the last part of flower. (I have 11ft arches this year.) I plan to leave a foot of breathing room on both sides, where the rain can drip off and still get to the roots. With the ends of the enclosure open to airflow and these breathing drip edges, I hope the humidity will not be brought up, and it might insulate and draw out my short wet cold Michigan growing season a little bit. Also hoping that the rain not directly hitting the buds will help prevent the dreaded powdery mildew. Thoughts? Warnings? Alternatives?

Get a few fans and hang them above and below the canopies to help lower the humidity..

 

[ky farmer]

I start my seeds outdoors, they never see the inside unless they're sick.
But I have a nice shade tree to keep the devil sun off them, and good overnight temps.

I do the same but plant my seeds in FULL SON.