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Alright so I don't have an answer for some of your questions but I didn't wanna ignore the whole post.I've been around a couple weeks now, and I have a shit-ton of questions because I've never done this before.
1. I'm in the SF Bay Area. I've checked local ordinances regarding growing and there are no local ordinances in the way(I'm in a non-incorporated area on the Peninsula). Totally urban, but a back yard that's hard to see, hard to access, if my gate is locked. It will be.
1.5. My grow space is limited and I'm wondering if a portable greenhouse will be a good idea. Anyone have a recommendation? I've looked at a zillion ones but budget (and space) are pretty limited. I live on a fixed income. Are any of the portable greenhouses any good? The plants will grow in smart pots. If you have ideas about all this shit, lay 'em on me.
2. I'm using clones. Big-time indica guy so indica will be my choice. Afghani if I can find clones. Strainbank only sells them 12 at a time or more. A lot more than I need. Shorter plants, good yield, fewer security issues. What sort of pest issues can I expect when growing in a portable greenhouse?
3. When to harvest. I've got the idea when trichomes reach a level of 'done,' it's time to chop. How to know?
4. Curing and drying. Many differing opinions with regard to temperatures. Anyone aware of best practices regarding this stage?
5. Soil. I'm planning on using soil from this guy. Please check the CL ad and tell me if the guy seems legit, OR, if you've actually bought soil from this guy. It's bulk "Happy Hippy Garden Mix." The makeup of the soil is in the ad here...
Does this guy seem on the level?
6. Where to get clones? I like StrainBank but they're only selling 20 or more. WAAY more than I need. I want Agfhani because it's hardy, a heavy yielder, and I LOVE the weed. Adore it. Love me some couch lock. I've looked at Dark Heart but goddamnit it to fucking hell, they have no Afghani clones. Any suggestions as to where to acquire clones on this scale. I'm just a back-yard gomer, not a commercial grower.
I'm sure I'll have a LOT more questions but this is a start. I'm planning on planting the clones around June 1. Veg until August and let the flowering occur naturally.
So, am I completely full of shit? I'm nervous and anxious about doing a good job. Wasting my time? I've been in information-gathering mode for about a month and will be reading more, asking more questions, and generally being as much of a pest as the gathered will tolerate. The more best practices I can gather and write down, the better I'll do.
All input welcome, even if it's to tell me I'm totally full of shit and doomed to failure. Photos of grow space to come. Ignore the dirt in the grow space, it's dead. Thanks in advance!!!
No apology needed. Thanks for the info. :)I know I didn't help that much and I'm sorry
That price is almost a whole month's Social Security. Not going to happen. Have to be something smaller. Certainly a LOT cheaper. But thanks! I'm doing my best to take it ALL into consideration.Def need to just search other people's set ups... got a 12x20 polytunnel greenhouse.. get it on Amazon for $850.. the plants will know when to flower. If you grow outside, they naturally flower when the days get shorter and cooler. As far as done-ness.. look up your strain.. it totally varies.: but good rule of thumb for you being an indica guy, is wait for trichs to go from a milky to almost an amber.. but bro, gotta lot of stuff to consider..
What's your budget?... initial investment for a good outdoor grow isn't cheap. You may consider starting them indoors, in a tent.. then you have time to let them veg and save a few more bucks and get more lights and another tent.That price is almost a whole month's Social Security. Not going to happen. Have to be something smaller. Certainly a LOT cheaper. But thanks! I'm doing my best to take it ALL into consideration.
Is there anyway that u can grow indoor?My budget is about $700, total. Mostly for soil and amendments. I'm growing from clones, not seeds. probably 45-gal smart pots, though not that brand.
No, I just don't have the space.View attachment 664955
Is there anyway that u can grow indoor?
My whole setup cost me around $300.
Couple bags of soil and some fertilizers let's say 400. I can send u links
Thanks! That's why I like the strains I have selected. Afghani is tough as is GDP. I'll be in a small greenhouse. Six plants total, in fabric pots.Signed up to the farm just so I could reply...
"Ain't cheap to do. My initial investment for everything was close to $3k."
FenderSuper: you're just talking about a personal, backyard grow, correct? A couple of plants? In my experience outdoor is way cheaper than indoor.
I'm up in OR and have the legal 4 plants out in the garden each summer. Total cost? About $40 for quality clones/seeds. In the ground planting keeps them shorter and out of sight, but smart pots are a good alt.
If you need to cover them, look into setting up a cheap hoop house with pvc. Lots of info online. Can be built to any size.
My biggest advise? Pick know mold resistant varieties. Will save you a ton of hassle late in the season - especially somewhere like the Bay Area.
Cheers!
Build a small hoop house out of wood and pvc pipeThat price is almost a whole month's Social Security. Not going to happen. Have to be something smaller. Certainly a LOT cheaper. But thanks! I'm doing my best to take it ALL into consideration.
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