Going to take the plunge and get a tent.

[SC69]

Hi. I had a bad week with my first outdoor crop from clones. I was supposed to have guidance but it fell through. I did everything wrong. Now I know it was wrong from day 1. I have extremely hard water. I don’t have an accurate # but it’s between 250-400 minimum. I read about the sodium from a softener and understand not to use it. What if I use potassium crystals instead? I have read that the plant likes potassium, but am I removing enough of the other crap? Is there more I’m not removing? The PH is high too. About 7.2 according to the water report for 2020 (and the strip test I did). I know there are products to help that. I still have to have an electrician over to look at my panel and make sure it can handle it. If I have to there’s room to add a dedicated circuit. I have more questions but probably best for another thread. Thank you all for listening to me ramble.

 

[weedshoes]

I know a reverse osmosis system would tame your hard water, but hopefully a more experienced member can offer a simpler solution. I'm in for whatever answer that may be.

 

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Thank you. I’ve seen that as well and it just doesn’t interest me. The wastewater, the tank capacity and time it takes to condition another tank etc. if I have to I’ll buy big sideline size coolers and take it from my sisters. haha.

 

[2Bad]

What was your medium? What went wrong with your outdoor grow what were the symptoms?

 

[SC69]

I’ve learned so much this week (too late) it was soil in grow bags. I over and underwatered I’m sure. The kid who gave them to me said just water and go, the soil is perfect (he did come and transplant 2 of them for me, forgetting I had 4). The 2 I transplanted in the soil I bought did much better even though it was a disaster). He is very knowledgeable about horticulture, I just think his knowledge of this plant is much less. I have learned to create a better medium to begin. I’m not ready today. Still more I need to know. I’ve just realized I need to learn it first. Maybe not in depth. Enough to recognize problems and seek help now that I have found all of you. So, they were already being abused and the clouds and rain we had all summer (most of July) combined with over 90% humidity and 90°+ days was the killer. I had been taking them out of rain when I knew it was coming. One night 2 weeks ago it was like a 10 hour downpour overnight as I slept. A few days later I noticed some bud rot. I had to take them because being novice I had already been among them all. Not knowing what I touched and didn’t. They’re about 3 weeks early (probably really 4 but I’ll cry) I think I was able to save some. Will see if the rot has stopped as they dry I guess. It was heartbreaking and probably necessary. I’m paying attention now.