Tex's perpetual shed
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cindysid
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Hi Tex! I'm a soil recycler too. I just finished my second round with it and this grow I had a thrips problem. I used spinosad and I think I managed to kill them off, but I'm wondering what I can do to the soil to eliminate any possible eggs, etc? I was thinking about pouring boiling water through it and covering it with plastic for a couple of hours to get rid of any residual bugs. I know that it will kill off some of the beneficial microbes also, but I figure with my organic amendments, seaweed juice, and a little molasses they will bounce right back. What is your opinion?
CallmeTex
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Hey @cindysid, I am not sure just boiling water would do the trick, on the soil. You would have to pasteurize to get rid of all the critters, but I'm not to keen on killing off the bennies. I'm actually having some problems with thrips right now too, and have sprayed spinosad about 3 times, with 3-4 days in between. Trying to knock them out before they get established.
My protocol so far has been to remove any infected leaves, or leaf litter from the garden. Then to spray the spinosad mix coating the plant, and today's batch got some insecticide soap too. I think its just the time of year, they make there way into the garden. Any other ideas?
My protocol so far has been to remove any infected leaves, or leaf litter from the garden. Then to spray the spinosad mix coating the plant, and today's batch got some insecticide soap too. I think its just the time of year, they make there way into the garden. Any other ideas?
CallmeTex
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What are you running your temps at Cindy?
Evil-Mobo
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I just went to get some Spinosad today for the same issue myself. Got some Captain Jacks waiting to see how it goes. Does it seem to be working for you? I've got my fingers crossed this knocks them down quick.........
CallmeTex
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http://www.growweedeasy.com/cannabis-thrips
Saw this in another thread. A also just read that you can soil drench with the dose of Spinosad. Also maybe a little diatomaceous earth on top of the soil.
@Evil-Mobo They are almost gone, but I still see some traces.
Saw this in another thread. A also just read that you can soil drench with the dose of Spinosad. Also maybe a little diatomaceous earth on top of the soil.
@Evil-Mobo They are almost gone, but I still see some traces.
Evil-Mobo
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Thanks yes RM3 linked that same article for me in my thread earlier today before I went to get the Spinosad. Appreciate it. Good luck!
cindysid
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My temps have been running an average of 82f during the day 72f at night. I'm harvesting right now and I did find a few thrips. They aren't moving, so I'm not sure if they are alive,(not a thrips expert). I think I will do a spinosad drench on the soil to remove any stragglers. The tent was very packed and that made them harder to treat. I removed and soaked each plant individually which was a monumental task with 6ft plants indoors! I still got a great yield in spite of thrips. It seems like something always shows up the 5th week of flower no matter what. At least it wasn't spider mites.
CallmeTex
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Woah, 6' tall. Beastly, did you take any photos? Glad they didn't bother the plants too much. They are pesky little buggers, not as bad as spider mites though.
I went in last night and did the soil drench, 1+ tablespoon spinosad/ gallon, so hopefully that will be the final blow for them.
CallmeTex
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Yea, i hope it works for you. I actually lowered my temps from 80 to about 75f so I'm hoping that will help too. The thrips are mostly gone, but there are some lingerers.
CallmeTex
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Gladly seeing no signs of thrips in flower. Here are a couple pics from today.
Fireballs veggies
Day 12 for these gals loving the cobs
KO Kush day 24 a true 7-8 wk strain
Sensi Star aka Lone Star
Purple Storm came from Escobar. A true purple strain. Out of 5 fem seeds 4 poped, 1 runt was culled. From those 3 all were dank. A similar aroma was consistent. Grape soda, artificial purple, musty, melon, and a great nose on all three. #5 was the tallest, put on the most weight, but didn't have quite the frost of the #1 pheno. Probably gonna hang on to this girl for a while. The #4 was dense and dank but too green to keep.
Fireballs veggies
Day 12 for these gals loving the cobs
KO Kush day 24 a true 7-8 wk strain
Sensi Star aka Lone Star
Purple Storm came from Escobar. A true purple strain. Out of 5 fem seeds 4 poped, 1 runt was culled. From those 3 all were dank. A similar aroma was consistent. Grape soda, artificial purple, musty, melon, and a great nose on all three. #5 was the tallest, put on the most weight, but didn't have quite the frost of the #1 pheno. Probably gonna hang on to this girl for a while. The #4 was dense and dank but too green to keep.
BlackD.O.G
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so yeah tex, I love this thread man your killing it with those 8 cxbs. I think I will try those 10 cob setup. I cant wait to see the results, can you show your Co2 setup out? It looks like you have a big tank
CallmeTex
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Thanks Blackdog, for the CO2 I've got the titan 2 burner propane, a titan recycle timer with day night setting (I honestly prefer the C.A.P. for ease of use), and an Autopilot CO2 sensor.
This setup works well, I have to fine tune it depending on what how many plants are growing. Lots of variables, but if you don't want to spend the money for a proper controller, this setup is great. I don't plan to upgrade.
Also, I keep ppm around 1000-1200, but when I'm in there working it shoots up. I check it when I first walk in.
This setup works well, I have to fine tune it depending on what how many plants are growing. Lots of variables, but if you don't want to spend the money for a proper controller, this setup is great. I don't plan to upgrade.
Also, I keep ppm around 1000-1200, but when I'm in there working it shoots up. I check it when I first walk in.
BlackD.O.G
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awesome job man, I love seeing those tomato cages! They seem to work well for larger pots, what size are you running there?
CallmeTex
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Ya man, was running a screen before with trays on casters. It was a pain in the ass. I'm digging the tomato cages too, great when you need to take a plant out. The containers are 10 gals.
those green cylindrical things? what is the exact purpose of those, ive seen them in a few grows - thanks