2020 MASSACHUSETTS outdoor grow Thread!

PioneerValleyOG

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PioneerValleyOG

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I don’t remove branches at all; it’s not a thing in my world; I have not encountered mold down there and more limbs = more harvest weight, which in my case is ounces and ounces worth.
good answer! Personally, I remove lower stuff just for air flow because I have a small footprint for a garden, and well, again, that's just me. Curious, do you from all sugar leaves before you chop the stalk?
 

dunphy

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I think I’m going to just start harvesting her limb by limb I mean wouldn’t you guys say this looks ready? I mean the fans are turning yellow and snap right off, and pistils are mostly brown and withered.View attachment 4697824View attachment 4697825
You're within the harvest window for sure IMO... It comes down to preference really. Some like it earlier or later, But I wouldnt say its a loss at all..looks like mother nature just decided for you, It will be good practice for the upcoming dry and cure main event, you can hone your skills a bit before hand (You still have other plants going still right?)

They look delicious though thats for sure. :weed:
:peace:
 

crisnpropa

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Huge disappointment today I inspected my girlfriend's plants and picked off about 12 worms. Bunch of poop and little eggs. Removed one molded spot. I'm sure there are more that I did not see. Really really disappointing.
 

PioneerValleyOG

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So I’m thinking about next year perhaps performing a study where I prophylactically spray/mist a single plant entirely head to toe with an H202 solution on a regularly scheduled interval throughout flowering and see how it goes - what do you guys think?
Is this already a thing? Would it negatively impact the buds?
Two things, one, as far as powdery mildew, it is possible that the PM could develop a resistance to the treatment and thus making it harder to treat or eradicate. Second, h2o2 has been known to accelerate pistols turning red, under certain conditions, particularly at the end of the season. This is just from experience and information that I have gleaned from both personal trials, and information from trustworthy grower friends.

I'm short, I'd be fascinated to learn the results of this experiment, both inside (grows) and out. However, I've no doubt your experiment would produce results that many of us are interested in.

thank you
 

Warfox

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You're within the harvest window for sure IMO... It comes down to preference really. Some like it earlier or later, But I wouldnt say its a loss at all..looks like mother nature just decided for you, It will be good practice for the upcoming dry and cure main event, you can hone your skills a bit before hand (You still have other plants going still right?)

They look delicious though thats for sure. :weed:
:peace:
Thanks guys: running the string lines in my basement now lol.
 

PioneerValleyOG

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Just checked my calendar, I’ve sprayed everything with a peroxide solution four times so far : July 4, August 3, September 1 and September 6. The PM doesn’t seem as bad this year as last year, when I started spraying much later into flower - hey, it was my rookie grow so at that point i wasn’t even sure what it was until a commercial guru told me LOL.

I’m a little hesitant to spray them again so deep into flowering, but I guess I’ll see where things stand after this rainy spell. It’s pouring out right now, was going to use the leaf blower a half hour ago but it started raining again and it looks like this will be the pattern for the rest of the day.
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mattypacks

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So I’m thinking about next year perhaps performing a study where I prophylactically spray/mist a single plant entirely head to toe with an H202 solution on a regularly scheduled interval throughout flowering and see how it goes - what do you guys think?
Is this already a thing? Would it negatively impact the buds?
From what I understand, h2o2 breaks down fairly quickly into just water, don't quote me on this but I think the time span is pretty much until it dries. It would definitely have an effect on what kind of spores are directly on the plant tissues but mold is everywhere and even grows in space. So technically if any spores would be around after the h2o2 decomposes (which it will be) would it make a difference? We know the 3% solution works great killing PM/mold spores but its definitely enough to burn leaves.
I cant be sure because of the above average end of season temps this year, but I was spraying BT every 3 days up until the first few weeks of flower using tap water at 8.7ph and didn't see PM until 3 weeks later than when I saw it last year. It could be possible that the water was creating an alkaline environment on the leaves making it not so inviting for the PM. Still got PM regardless.
I made a batch of LABS that I didn't get to use this season but I hear its really effective in the fight against PM/mold. Its acidic bacteria that are active in a pH of like 4-5 I think? I wonder if establishing a colony on the leaf surface will provide a sustained acidic environment that continually kills/prevents spores from germinating. Only way to truly find out would be to experiment! I'd be interested to follow this to see what kind of results you get.
 

PioneerValleyOG

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From what I understand, h2o2 breaks down fairly quickly into just water, don't quote me on this but I think the time span is pretty much until it dries. It would definitely have an effect on what kind of spores are directly on the plant tissues but mold is everywhere and even grows in space. So technically if any spores would be around after the h2o2 decomposes (which it will be) would it make a difference? We know the 3% solution works great killing PM/mold spores but its definitely enough to burn leaves.
I cant be sure because of the above average end of season temps this year, but I was spraying BT every 3 days up until the first few weeks of flower using tap water at 8.7ph and didn't see PM until 3 weeks later than when I saw it last year. It could be possible that the water was creating an alkaline environment on the leaves making it not so inviting for the PM. Still got PM regardless.
I made a batch of LABS that I didn't get to use this season but I hear its really effective in the fight against PM/mold. Its acidic bacteria that are active in a pH of like 4-5 I think? I wonder if establishing a colony on the leaf surface will provide a sustained acidic environment that continually kills/prevents spores from germinating. Only way to truly find out would be to experiment! I'd be interested to follow this to see what kind of results you get.
Not to mention 5he wash produces buds with oddly elongated trikes, also effects smell and taste.
 

bigunyun

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First outdoor grow in Western Mass, determined to get something out of this. Moved them indoors to try and make it to harvest. Looks like it’s gonna be a bunch of feminized seeds from the AK that hermied and probably some on the White Gold too. The Sour Diesel doesn’t look prego but it’s lagging behind the others. Now I’m trying to staunch PM. But the colas have gained some weight this week.

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Warfox

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Yea going to try to in am they snapped @ the trunk though. I dis stake them and twist tie them up to stakes
 
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