Oregon Outdoor 2022

mandocat · Jun 12, 2022

petert said:
I’ve still got snow on the ground from the Christmas snow, also got nearly 3’ of snow New Years Weekend! But I’m thinking about spring!

Got my seeds seeds from Hembra because I’m giving up on asshats I don’t know selling me shit clones that are mostly likely not even the strain advertised.

Going all Humboldt Seed Company Fems. Blueberry Muffin (has always been a winner)
Apple Blossom (newer strain)
Pistachio ( looks really nice)

I’ll probably pop seeds early-mid March indoors and move them to my greenhouse in early-mid April.

I had a massive Blueberry Muffin and a really great producing She Devil from Oregon Green Seed.
I picked up 3 Wedding cake and 3 Purple Punch from a guy I didn’t know. They didn’t look great, but I thoughti could bring them back. They all hermied on me!

I have some She Devil seeds I haven't grown yet! What is the high like?

mandocat · Jun 12, 2022

Humanrob said:
When I was growing photos outdoors I did a bunch of OGS seeds. Amnesia Hashplant was my favorite, a really excellent plant with a decent end of September finish. You are spot on about running fem seeds, one summer I planted 8 OGS' strain plants in the garden and ended out with only 3 girls! Making your own fem seeds from AH is an excellent idea!

Here are some pics of my Amnesia Hashplant from 2017, in the fall I put together a structure from extra lumber I had recycled to keep the rain off of it...
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I really like Oregon Green Seeds for out door in Oklahoma! Last year the Oaxacan Iranian finished on Sept. 10 and was legitimately done. 2 years ago I grew OGS' Maxwell's Silver Hammer and it finished in mid September here and I am still smoking on it!

petert · Jun 12, 2022

mandocat said:
I have some She Devil seeds I haven't grown yet! What is the high like?

I only saved the popcorn buds and trim for myself to make topicals and edibles. But my buddy that I gave the lb of top shelf buds to said it was a very potent, uplifting high. I hung for 4 days, first cure was in 30 gallon totes for 3 weeks. Then the final trim and in to gallon glass jars for 3 months. It was also a nice smooth smoke.

mandocat · Jun 12, 2022

petert said:
I only saved the popcorn buds and trim for myself to make topicals and edibles. But my buddy that I gave the lb of top shelf buds to said it was a very potent, uplifting high. I hung for 4 days, first cure was in 30 gallon totes for 3 weeks. Then the final trim and in to gallon glass jars for 3 months. It was also a nice smooth smoke.

Thanks! Sounds like what I prefer!

petert · Jun 15, 2022

One of the pitfalls of living in the gorge. Got a seriously windy day before I had a chance to support my plants. This one split right down the middle. Used a rubber plant support film, a little gorilla glue and some zip ties.

Humanrob · Jun 17, 2022

petert said:
One of the pitfalls of living in the gorge. Got a seriously windy day before I had a chance to support my plants. This one split right down the middle. Used a rubber plant support film, a little gorilla glue and some zip ties.

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That sucks but I bet if you caught it soon enough, it'll survive. I've never had the main trunk split like that, but I've repaired primary branches break at the base, and they totally recovered after a similar repair. I hope that one makes it.

xtsho · Jun 17, 2022

Went with 3.5 gallon pots for these 2.

petert · Jun 18, 2022

Humanrob said:
That sucks but I bet if you caught it soon enough, it'll survive. I've never had the main trunk split like that, but I've repaired primary branches break at the base, and they totally recovered after a similar repair. I hope that one makes it.

So far so good. It was a major split, that’s for sure. Hopefully no disease finds its way in, going to be really careful watering, etc for the next few weeks! Not sure how long to wait until I unwrap this one ? Any ideas?

Humanrob · Jun 18, 2022

petert said:
So far so good. It was a major split, that’s for sure. Hopefully no disease finds its way in, going to be really careful watering, etc for the next few weeks! Not sure how long to wait until I unwrap this one ? Any ideas?

I have no depth to my knowledge in this area. One time years ago a guy showed me how to graft fruit tree rootstocks and scions, and we did that for an afternoon, so I had some concepts I recycled when pot plants split. When I've made repairs where branches split from the trunk, I've used what I had on hand, which has usually been electrical tape. The few times it's happened have been later in the grow, so I've just left the tape on for the duration.

I don't know with an annual if the way they mend would build enough tensile strength in the bond to hold up both halves of that plant when in the full weight of flowering. So personally, I think I'd leave it wrapped for as long as possible. One thing that occurs to me is the zip ties will bind as the trunk grows thicker, so you might need to replace them with something rubber-based or similarly flexible that can support it but also expand over time. Just ideas, I've got no real training with this. I hope she makes it!

mandocat · Jun 18, 2022

Humanrob said:
I have no depth to my knowledge in this area. One time years ago a guy showed me how to graft fruit tree rootstocks and scions, and we did that for an afternoon, so I had some concepts I recycled when pot plants split. When I've made repairs where branches split from the trunk, I've used what I had on hand, which has usually been electrical tape. The few times it's happened have been later in the grow, so I've just left the tape on for the duration.

I don't know with an annual if the way they mend would build enough tensile strength in the bond to hold up both halves of that plant when in the full weight of flowering. So personally, I think I'd leave it wrapped for as long as possible. One thing that occurs to me is the zip ties will bind as the trunk grows thicker, so you might need to replace them with something rubber-based or similarly flexible that can support it but also expand over time. Just ideas, I've got no real training with this. I hope she makes it!

I echo this. I have tied up stuff outdoors, usually using plant tape, and I just leave it the rest of the season. It expands well with the plant's growth, and adds further support when we get into fall and thunderstorms return. We can get major winds here and invariably, I loose branches and an occasional top couple of feet of the taller plants. 60 MPH winds can get you when the buds start stacking.

petert · Jun 18, 2022

Humanrob said:
I have no depth to my knowledge in this area. One time years ago a guy showed me how to graft fruit tree rootstocks and scions, and we did that for an afternoon, so I had some concepts I recycled when pot plants split. When I've made repairs where branches split from the trunk, I've used what I had on hand, which has usually been electrical tape. The few times it's happened have been later in the grow, so I've just left the tape on for the duration.

I don't know with an annual if the way they mend would build enough tensile strength in the bond to hold up both halves of that plant when in the full weight of flowering. So personally, I think I'd leave it wrapped for as long as possible. One thing that occurs to me is the zip ties will bind as the trunk grows thicker, so you might need to replace them with something rubber-based or similarly flexible that can support it but also expand over time. Just ideas, I've got no real training with this. I hope she makes it!

yeah. The zip ties were kind of an extra precaution. I think I’ll give the zip ties a week or two then cut them off and replace them if needed.

Sir Napsalot · Jun 24, 2022

My plant got a little heat-stressed from the 90 degree temp today

Humanrob · Jun 25, 2022

Sir Napsalot said:
My plant got a little heat-stressed from the 90 degree temp today

Temps are only going up from here, tomorrow is supposed to be a scorcher. Is your plant in a pot or in the ground?

Humanrob · Jun 25, 2022

petert said:
yeah. The zip ties were kind of an extra precaution. I think I’ll give the zip ties a week or two then cut them off and replace them if needed.

How's the repair holding so far?

Sir Napsalot · Jun 25, 2022

Humanrob said:
Temps are only going up from here, tomorrow is supposed to be a scorcher. Is your plant in a pot or in the ground?

In a pot- I've never grown in the ground. Anyway I transplanted it into a bigger, deeper pot early this morning. I'm using Happy Frog and have yet to give it anything but water
The roots were down to the bottom of the other pot (I think it was a 2gal.) but not to the sides so it was looking for cooler soil

It's doing better already :smile:

Humanrob · Jun 25, 2022

Sir Napsalot said:
In a pot- I've never grown in the ground. Anyway I transplanted it into a bigger, deeper pot early this morning. I'm using Happy Frog and have yet to give it anything but water
The roots were down to the bottom of the other pot (I think it was a 2gal.) but not to the sides so it was looking for cooler soil

It's doing better already

Glad to hear its perking up! I wrap mine in reflective insulation to keep the pots/roots cooler, and subsequently I don't have to water as much. Which is a good thing, because even though this hoop-house only has bug netting this year (no plastic), it's still 10º warmer in there than outside.

These are autos, so they're mostly starting to flower. I won't have the volume of photos, but most will be done by the end of August. It runs like light dep but without the extra work.

Sir Napsalot · Jun 25, 2022

Humanrob said:
Glad to hear its perking up! I wrap mine in reflective insulation to keep the pots/roots cooler, and subsequently I don't have to water as much. Which is a good thing, because even though this hoop-house only has bug netting this year (no plastic), it's still 10º warmer in there than outside.

These are autos, so they're mostly starting to flower. I won't have the volume of photos, but most will be done by the end of August. It runs like light dep but without the extra work.

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That reflective insulation is a great idea

xtsho · Jun 25, 2022

And we're off to the races. That first day of summer was like someone flipped a switch and here comes the sun.

I gave them a good watering this morning and they stayed in the sun all day. I'll keep an eye on them tomorrow and might move them in the shade if they show signs of stress. They were good troopers today but they might complain tomorrow since it going to be hotter. Good thing about small pots and plants is they're easy to move but I don't think I'll need to.

postmoves · Jun 25, 2022

My ladies just boomed last 48. Portland sun!
Cereal Milk & Animal Mints moved outdoor the end of May @ 12" in 15 gal fabric w/ Ocean Forest under plastic.
Now in the heat, but with great breeze and sun that'll help strengthen and cease the stretch. Hopeful for the rest of the journey.
Cheers to your grows!

petert · Jun 26, 2022

Humanrob said:
How's the repair holding so far?

It’s not healed up yet, the plant doesn’t seem stressed, beautiful green color. We had more windy days which didn’t help.
I tied more branches to each other.
im going to snip the zip ties off for a couple days because it’s supposed to be windless and hot here.
So I guess the news is not bad, but not good either.

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