Arizona - Shed + Tent & Outdoor Growing Journal

[MacroLogos]

The Insiders are all doing good, with the exception of that 1 plant:

I'm skipping feeding this week and just giving everything pure RO water because there are touches of nutrient overload on a few plants, but nothing like the one sick one.

I'm also dealing with Aphids, using:

4x Praying Mantis
1500x Ladybugs

The Mantis' will eat up the Ladybugs eventually (which I want - dead ladybugs stuck in the buds is not a good thing), and both are feasting on aphids & eggs.

 

[MacroLogos]

I missed this shit before it nested (not sure the name of the little worm making these nests):

At this point, all I can think to do is cut out every cola that's infested.

I am beyond bummed... probable won't be posting for a bit.

 

[MacroLogos]

 

[MacroLogos]

In fact, there are Aphids, Spider Mites, those worms... more... it's over run by pests! Fucking Hell!!!

If it was a crop in a field, I'd burn the whole thing to prevent it spreading to other farms..

 

[MacroLogos]

That moment when it becomes apparent none of the options are good ones...

 

[MacroLogos]

I hope everyone else it having a better morning than me.

 

[Habosabin]

In fact, there are Aphids, Spider Mites, those worms... more... it's over run by pests! Fucking Hell!!!

If it was a crop in a field, I'd burn the whole thing to prevent it spreading to other farms..

Can you gas them out with pest strips? Not sure how people feel about them but I have one as a last resort nuke option. I've never used it. I've read they work and are safe.

 

[MacroLogos]

Can you gas them out with pest strips? Not sure how people feel about them but I have one as a last resort nuke option. I've never used it.

Using gas would taint the flower..

 

[Habosabin]

Using gas would taint the flower..

I've read it dissipates very quickly and leaves no residue. I could be wrong but I bought mine after I read that just have one in case I got deluged with pests.

Sorry to see your garden with pests. I grow in a uninsulated shed as well so I relate.

 

[MacroLogos]

I've read it dissipates very quickly and leaves no residue. I could be wrong but I bought mine after I read that just have one in case I got deluged with pests.

Sorry to see your garden with pests. I grow in a uninsulated shed as well so I relate.

I'll take a look. What's the product name?

And thanks...

 

[Habosabin]

I'll take a look. What's the product name?

And thanks...

It's called Hot Shot No Pest Strip I believe. Again..due dilegence. The risk seems ok for me if I ever got to that stage. Good luck. Again, I only have it as last resort. I'd imagine I'd have to turn off fans for at least 12 hours so it's like a nuke option to me.

 

[MacroLogos]

It's called Hot Shot No Pest Strip I believe. Again..due dilegence. The risk seems ok for me if I ever got to that stage. Good luck. Again, I only have it as last resort.

Noted.

I'm just journaling my "prepare for the worst" phase... the "hope for the best" phase comes next.

 

[Habosabin]

Noted.

I'm just journaling my "prepare for the worst" phase... the "hope for the best" phase comes next.

fingers crossed brother.

 

[MacroLogos]

Sooo... I fed everyone. Week #4 mix for 3 gal, and then I added another 3 gal of RO, pH 6.53 - so it's about half strength.

In the tent...
* I moved the 4 mantis out (don't want them dead),
* trimmed a bunch of leaf that looked like it might have eggs (probably shocked the plants, but not too bad)
* removed about 20-30 buds infected with spider mites -- so bummed :'-(
* then I spot dusted everything with a q-tip and ditamatious earth. I avoid dusting the buds, but dusted all the branches & stems, the junction on remaining leaves (where the Aphids like to hang out, and dusted the leaves themselves:

Feeling hopeful (this grow it fucked, but not totally).

Anyways, I've been at it since 8 pm, and it's 2 am now. Time for bed.

 

[ritoMox]

Hope all is well in the Grande

 

[SchwiftyGrower]

Hope it works out, DE saved my current grow and hope it works well for you!

 

[Perrin6363]

Welcome to Arizona... where the Sun wipes its ass. :-D

Hit 115° in Casa Grande today...

But things were all good in the tent where we're veggin.

I never experienced 115° with 10% humidity. Maybe bc it's really early in the morning and I just smoked but right this moment it's insane to me to think people can handle living in that. I haven't checked out the rest of the journal yet, but here I go.