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Cpurola's Outdoor grow in Southeast Michigan 2026

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Cpurola's Outdoor grow in Southeast Michigan 2026

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Yes! And I do think there's something in the rainwater. Altho' now that I think about it, the rain probably washed fertz. out of the potting soil. Well guess they gotta go in bigger pots or... the dirt! Yay!
(my aching back. LOL)
I believe in the rainwater.....I use rainwater from my rain barrels to water all my plants....I checked the Ph periodically after I add the nutes....good stuff.
 
I believe in the rainwater.....I use rainwater from my rain barrels to water all my plants....I checked the Ph periodically after I add the nutes....good stuff.
How do you keep mosquitos from living in it?
I use rainwater simply collected in buckets off the barn roof. Mosquitoes sometimes are in it. If I have old bananas and peels I chop them up and let them “stew” in that water too. I mix my nutes directly into that bucket of rainwater collected, and water accordingly.

How long is a weed? Lol
… Once they have a tail, I will put them in a 2" square pot and then after a weed or so,…

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How do you keep mosquitos from living in it?
A few drops of bleach on surface...I have a faucet a foot from bottom....I fill water buckets using that faucet. I also drop a pump in it to pump out the water when I drain and refill my ebb and flow resevoir. So you may ask....what do I do if it dont rain for awhile.....I will fill the barrel up with tap water and let it sit for at least 24 hours...I do test the ph
 
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I would think mosquito bits would work since it’s basically bt.
However I’m not crazyforums they may use another method if it’s a problem for them
A few drops of bleach on surface...I have a faucet a foot from bottom....I fill water buckets using that faucet. I also drop a pump in it to pump out the water when I drain and refill my ebb and flow resevoir. So you may ask....what do I do if it dont rain for awhile.....I will fill the barrel up with tap water and let it sit for at least 24 hours...I do test the ph
Thanks! I HATE mosquitos and will use any and all strategies to keep them away. I was looking at our garage yesterday, and noticed the downspout is right next to where I plan to grow my Autos. Think I'll look into it.
 
Okay, I'm officially outdoors, well, with some... 4. Afghan, Hindu Kush, Kalini Asia, and Sticky Beast from Zamnesia.
I know, more soon. Just wanted to start getting them out of those little pots. I'm sure those things are squeezing their little toes, ouch. LOL

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Okay, I'm officially outdoors, well, with some... 4. Afghan, Hindu Kush, Kalini Asia, and Sticky Beast from Zamnesia.
I know, more soon. Just wanted to start getting them out of those little pots. I'm sure those things are squeezing their little toes, ouch. LOL

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I’m not far behind you. Probably get some in the ground after the weekend. Looking ahead at the forecast I see a lot of rain expected in my area. So possibly Monday?…
 
I’m not far behind you. Probably get some in the ground after the weekend. Looking ahead at the forecast I see a lot of rain expected in my area. So possibly Monday?…
Which is why I'm trying to get them outside. I put my zinnia transplants in and it rained the next day. They look so happy I can't wait to see what the weed will do.
I need to get back out there. (had to take a lunch break) 🙂
 
Okay, I'm officially outdoors, well, with some... 4. Afghan, Hindu Kush, Kalini Asia, and Sticky Beast from Zamnesia.
I know, more soon. Just wanted to start getting them out of those little pots. I'm sure those things are squeezing their little toes, ouch. LOL

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I have mine in 5 gallon pots....in a green house....they look all kinds of happy.
 
I use rainwater simply collected in buckets off the barn roof. Mosquitoes sometimes are in it. If I have old bananas and peels I chop them up and let them “stew” in that water too. I mix my nutes directly into that bucket of rainwater collected, and water accordingly.

How long is a weed? Lol
Same and then if needing to restock the tanks it gets pumped in them.
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Checked the weather and it's not supposed to rain until tomorrow afternoon, so I put 4 more in the ground.
So far, Afghani, Kalini Asia, Hindu Kush, Sticky Beast, Northern Lightning, Death's Breath, Finnish Blueberry Pie, Pbb x Okie (clone). Only 4 more slots to fill, and I have so many choices!
Of course I haven't planned out the extras going into the dirt pile.

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Wow @cpurola , you've hit the big time when Mike at 385-900-0827 posts on your thread too. Congrats you gonna call him? Funny, Izhegrowing didn't post today but this jackass has made the rounds in just 30 mins.
Hit him up C he might have some more seeds for ya to crack !! I know you have another round in ya 😂😂😂
 
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