Week4Bytch
The Cannabis Karen (I'm a Bytch)
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Doc gotta ask. What is all that shit growing down there. That stuff will bring nothing but problems. But plant looks goodGetting some slow growth at the top and that's usually associated with the soils pH being off a little. Most agree that 6-6.5 is the ideal "soil" range for cannabis. I tested my soil last night and my suspicion was correct, its currently at 7.3. I agree that an established soil would correct this but since we redid the soil (poured it from old pots and re amended) I'm far from that "established" soil. I believe it takes a few grows to really have some sort of "established" soil. No till. Anyways I repeat this a lot on my grow diaries so nothing new for those following me but the go to fix is some good ole earth worm castings tea. We have that brewing right now. We also trimmed some large fan leaves off the top area so that the lower branches can get some energy from the lights.
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Doc gotta ask. What is all that shit growing down there. That stuff will bring nothing but problems. But plant looks good
I plan on chopping it down in a bit ( I use scissors to keep it low and use the chopped foliage as a mulch layer). , I get mixed reports on the use of cover crops, so far so good no "major" problems with using it. My last grow was with straw as a mulch layer. I mostly use mulch layers to keep the top soil moist to retain the beneficial active bacteria. I might at some point (like I did the last time I used it) just pull it out entirely and drop the straw back in.Doc gotta ask. What is all that shit growing down there. That stuff will bring nothing but problems. But plant looks good
One point of advice from dirt up to around 10-12 inches keep clean. No vegetation. All that will do is bring bugs, diseases, and mold issues.I plan on chopping it down in a bit ( I use scissors to keep it low and use the chopped foliage as a mulch layer). , I get mixed reports on the use of cover crops, so far so good no "major" problems with using it. My last grow was with straw as a mulch layer. I mostly use mulch layers to keep the top soil moist to retain the beneficial active bacteria. I might at some point (like I did the last time I used it) just pull it out entirely and drop the straw back in.
You mean around the pots or the plant itself?dirt up to around 10-12 inches keep clean.
Doc, the purpose of indoor grow. Is to isolate one specimen from another. I keep a garden. I know about companion plants. So are you trying to bring outdoors in. But have fun and keep learning.Anyways cover crops are also useful if you think the soil is a little too "rich", they absorb some nutrients and when you chop and drop them they slowly release it back into the soil. Just have to be on top of it, and not let it overtake your main plant.
I understand, and yes I'm trying to bring the outdoor biology (living soil) to my indoor grows. The cover crop increases the biodiversity in my soil. But none of it is as easy as they make it to be, "just add water" is the living soil anthem but it's not entirely true.Doc, the purpose of indoor grow. Is to isolate one specimen from another. I keep a garden. I know about companion plants. So are you trying to bring outdoors in. But have fun and keep learning.
10-12 inch from dirt to leaves or bud. Keep open for good air flow. Just through growing keep bottom leaves out of dirt and move up as plants grow. Not allowing airflow between dirt and bottom of plant. Can cause bugs, mold and infections. Try to stay clean and have funYou mean around the pots or the plant itself?
Great advice, thanks.10-12 inch from dirt to leaves or bud. Keep open for good air flow. Just through growing keep bottom leaves out of dirt and move up as plants grow. Not allowing airflow between dirt and bottom of plant. Can cause bugs, mold and infections. Try to stay clean and have fun
Doc, living soil in different than companion planting.I understand, and yes I'm trying to bring the outdoor biology (living soil) to my indoor grows. The cover crop increases the biodiversity in my soil. But none of it is as easy as they make it to be, "just add water" is the living soil anthem but it's not entirely true.
"A living soil is one with a healthy community of microbes that work together to break down organic matter within the soil. This then releases valuable nutrients for ongoing growth. Living soil should be rich in the desired bacteria, protozoa, arthropods, nematodes and fungi. One benefit of using living soil is the increased chance of being able to complete the grow without the need for bottled nutrients - simplifying the grow. With correct conditioning the soil can also be re-used several times." - Dutch Passion
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