Carport GreenHouse 2011

I know it's still a little bit early, but I was doing some work on the greenhouse & thought I would just get this years grow thread started. Cabin fever.

My DYI Greenhouse, is a Costco carport covered with plastic & sunscreen mesh for the walls. For any who may have missed it, there's a link to last years grow, below.

But for now, let's get updated.

There are many changes this year.

I have moved the greenhouse to the opposite side of the garage. Had to take out several large trees to do it. You can see the stumps & some of the firewood left from the tree removal. Was $2500 & 3 days work for 3 guy's. You can see me standing on one of the stumps. Let the sun shine!

I put some plywood into the lattice on top of the fence for a little more privacy.

I'm painting the frame white. The dark brown paint it had, would get so hot in the sun, you couldn't touch it! This will keep the frame cool & it won't fry the new top, or add heat to the greenhouse.

I took the carport legs off to lower the roof, in anticipation of the new plastic top. After I attach the top & sunscreen I'll raise it up.

Also, here's Molly, keeping a close watch.

And some clones, I just took for these years greenhouse

I'm gonna use 100gl Smart pots this year, should work well.

So,for now, here's a quick starter post on all the pre-work. I'll add more, as things progress

Let's get this show on the road & happy growing everyone!

All comments & questions welcome

peace
doublejj

WOOT first post! lol

i remember last years grow. those trees were MASSIVE. cant wait to see how this one goes!

subscribed!! good luck and stay safe on the ladder this year

Its never too early too start. Good Luck on your grow this year I will be watching. dirrtyd

What's up Double jj-
Damn your neighbors are close. Looks like 5' of yard between the fence and their houses.
Your new spot looks like you have better security vs. the driveway. Can't believe you grew those monsters last year in your driveway with the neighbors so close. Your neighborhood must of STANK to high hell last fall....lol.
Glad to see things moving along, any word from Hodge? TLD was supposed to pick up some Medijuana and Crooked Prairie seeds from him for me, but they never crossed paths since me and Hodge talked. Anyways tell him hello if you talk to him.
I'll be watching...
TMB-

Hey folks, thanks for the kind words. You know I read all of your threads.

Yes, this new location is closer to the neighbors, but much more Sun. I haven't talked to the neighbors about MMJ yet, but judging by the Obama bumper stickers on their Volvo, I assume they aren't staunch anti-drug conservatives. The other guy is a single & older man & just moved in, my biggest hope is that he leaves his back yard light turned off this fall.

I'm going for shorter plants this year, so less ladder work. I have an OrthoDoc appointment in a couple of weeks, gonna finally have the knee repaired.

Haven't seen Hodge for a couple of months, but I will say hi when I see him. I have some Medi & CP seeds from him started for this year. I germ'd all of the seeds he gave me or I'd send you some. I will be taking clones from the females in a week or so, maybe you want some clones?

peace
doublejj
P.S. Here's a link to last years grow, Carport greenhouse 2010: https://www.rollitup.org/outdoor-growing/320747-carport-greenhouse-2010-a.html

Pulling up chair!!!
Was that 100 gallon or what did the gl stand for? I've thought about going the smart pot route this year but not sure about the pro's and con's vs planting str8 in the ground?

Yes 100 gallon smart pots, they're kinda small by local standards.
Most of the BIG BOYS up here use 200 & 300!

peace
doublejj

Killer thread man! Cant Wait to see how this goes. Really looking forward to giving this a try. Brilliant man with simple ideas! what strains ya runnen with?

doublejj said:

I know it's still a little bit early, but I was doing some work on the greenhouse & thought I would just get this years grow thread started. Cabin fever.

My DYI Greenhouse, is a Costco carport covered with plastic & sunscreen mesh for the walls. For any who may have missed it, there's a link to last years grow, below.

But for now, let's get updated.

There are many changes this year.

I have moved the greenhouse to the opposite side of the garage. Had to take out several large trees to do it. You can see the stumps & some of the firewood left from the tree removal. Was $2500 & 3 days work for 3 guy's. You can see me standing on one of the stumps. Let the sun shine!

I put some plywood into the lattice on top of the fence for a little more privacy.

I'm painting the frame white. The dark brown paint it had, would get so hot in the sun, you couldn't touch it! This will keep the frame cool & it won't fry the new top, or add heat to the greenhouse.

I took the carport legs off to lower the roof, in anticipation of the new plastic top. After I attach the top & sunscreen I'll raise it up.

Also, here's Molly, keeping a close watch.

And some clones, I just took for these years greenhouse

I'm gonna use 100gl Smart pots this year, should work well.

So,for now, here's a quick starter post on all the pre-work. I'll add more, as things progress

Let's get this show on the road & happy growing everyone!

All comments & questions welcome

peace
doublejj

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lol maaaan i remeber you!!! i saw you vids on youtube before i ever realized you were a member here!!! you grow some fucking trees man!!!! im subbed for this one for sure!

300 gallons of soil is epic. I'd need a back hoe.

Those 100's are cool though. I've been following these carport grows for years. Always very impressive.

If I can bug you about a few things...
What's in your soil mixture?
Do you use a compost brewer?
Are you going to be training the plants this year? (tomato cages, trellis netting, grow through plant supports)

Good work out there. Regular Backyard Cannabis Veteran.

Thanks for following everyone, my wife says she wants to video more this year, I hope she doesn't catch me falling from the ladder!..........
I will be using the space between the greenhouse & the garage also, the space with the fire wood against the wall in the pictures. I can put 3 100gal pots there, 6 inside for 9 total. Hoping to keep them around 6-7ft for 1-2 lbs each.
I was gifted some seeds from a RIU member so I have a variety of strains to choose from.

Hindu Kush (my Avatar pic) = a landrace strain plucked from a field in Afganistan by my brother-in-law. Seeds are all gone, clone only.

Clones from disp:
Grandaddy Purple
Purple Kush
White Widow

Seeds from friends:
Medijuana
Crooked Prairie
Hawiian Skunk
White Queen
Purple Power Plant

I'll use my 50/50 mix of Ocean Forest & Happy Frog, but this year I will add some fresh organic compost & worm castings that are available locally. I'll posts some pictures & maybe a video of the dirt mixing, I'm gonna rent a cement mixer!

I've used Maxsea fertilizer for years, great stuff.

peace
doublejj

subed...too bad TN isnt a med state.....my neighbors would hate me...love the carport greenhouse

Subd, Nice past grows. I've started to use Maxsea on acouple of plants . Do you use just the grow and bloom or do you use additives also. So far the Maxsea grow seems to put on early and strong branching. Thanks and good luck with your grow, I will be following.

Thanks everyone, I'll try to keep things interesting.

Most of the season I use just Maxsea, twice a week. I'll add some Molasses 1/2 thru flowering. & They get Azatrol once a week for bugs.

I just used "Purple Max" in my indoor grow and was quite impressed. I'm going to use it again indoors for sure & maybe outdoors also. I used it to appease my wife because someone recommended it to her, not expecting to see anything.

It didn't make anything turn purple but the resins & aromas were obvoiusly better. Everyone raved,100% thumbs-up. I only tried it once, so I need to repeat to be sure, but I may use it out here.

peace
doublejj
P.S. I went to Costco the other day, the carports went up $10 this year, $199!

Hey man just checked out ur grow last year and you've persueded me into trying a greenhouse grow haha. I just got a quick question for ya, is the top of the greenhouse covered by the same transperant material as the sides or is there a clear material place over the top?? And how are the plants switched to 12/12, do you use a dark tarp over the whole house or is there an easier option?

SWEET!!! cant wait to see this years grow. good luck doubleJJ.

I can't wait to watch your grow this season-- I'm sub'd. Happy growing man.

I'm sub'd. Can't wait to see the roof raise!

Thanks peps, I'll try to make this a good year. I'm really trying to not raise the roof this year, gonna keep them shorter.

No need to cover with a tarp, mother nature will trigger flowering this summer.

I got the fire wood moved from the grow area, but forcast calls for chance of rain all week, so I don't think I'll get much else done outside.

peace
doublejj