[Dankster47]

We had SLFs in the yard and garden last year. They really liked the cover of my weed but I couldn't see any damage to the plants. That doesn't mean I didn't run my IPM against them. Neem oil didn't make them move, BT, no effect, they're not chewing insects. Spinosad, they ignored. I cut down the only ailanthus tree on the property and the neighbors have cut theirs down too. Still I have seen some nymphs in the yard. They don't seem to bother nonwoody plants.

They are sap suckers it's the stunt growth damage stalks and reduce yield they create a waste and leave sugary honey due and create a black sooty mold . I been using ARBER Bio picked it up out of convince at ace hardware it work as a spray you don't want to use as a drench on just rooted clones and seedlings use at quarter strength or less but it's safe to spray if it rains you need to treat them again otherwise it's great and safe for beneficials

 

[Dankster47]

Looks like this guy has moved into my greenhouse. It's more than welcome, free pest control. Toads will eat pretty much anything they can catch. View attachment 2681486

You are so right it's cool to watch them also they love ants and zap them up with their tongue

 

[orggrwr]

Happy anniversary Virginians. As im sure most of you remember the law legalizing home grow in Virginia took effect on July 1st 2021 which makes this Wednesday the 5 year anniversary. Amazing how much I've learned about this plant in the last 5 years when I thought i knew everything about it already. Greenhouse is starting to fill up nicely. Time to start thinking about the flowering top dress.

 

[josh65]

All seeds popped except the kushberry

 

[JeffWix67]

Mendo S1s

Bubblegum bx

 

[Dankster47]

Twister a week later did some light LST super cropping

 

[MercDod]

Day 54 with an estimated 24 days remaining for the Banana Purple Punch by Fastbuds

 

[josh65]

Why are your plants so much bigger than mine do I need bigger pots right now using 2 gallon pots

 

[josh65]

I've got 32×32×64 tent is it possible to put four five gallon buckets instead of 2 gallon

 

[josh65]

theres plants

 

[boki]

Welcome to the club! I'm not in Virginia, but one thing every outdoor grower learns is that the last few weeks are usually the most nerve-wracking.

Cool temperatures in the 50s by themselves aren't usually the biggest problem. The bigger concern is prolonged rain and high humidity, especially once the buds get dense. That's when mold and bud rot can sneak in.

A few things that can help:

* Shake excess water off the plants after heavy rain.
* Remove any dead or crowded leaves that block airflow.
* If possible, give them some temporary rain protection while still allowing good ventilation.
* Inspect the buds daily, especially the larger colas. If you spot any brown, mushy, or gray areas, remove the affected material immediately before it spreads.

If they're only 2–4 weeks from harvest, you're in the home stretch. Resist the temptation to harvest too early unless the weather becomes truly terrible. Keep a close eye on them, and with a little luck, they'll make it across the finish line.

Looking forward to seeing more Virginia growers share their experiences here. Good luck with your first grow!

 

[josh65]

Will the 400 watt light burn plants next grow in going to 34×34×72 tent

 

[josh65]

Would I do better with 3 gallon pots instead of two

 

[IgnorRayMuss]

Welcome to the club! I'm not in Virginia, but one thing every outdoor grower learns is that the last few weeks are usually the most nerve-wracking.

Cool temperatures in the 50s by themselves aren't usually the biggest problem. The bigger concern is prolonged rain and high humidity, especially once the buds get dense. That's when mold and bud rot can sneak in.

A few things that can help:

* Shake excess water off the plants after heavy rain.
* Remove any dead or crowded leaves that block airflow.
* If possible, give them some temporary rain protection while still allowing good ventilation.
* Inspect the buds daily, especially the larger colas. If you spot any brown, mushy, or gray areas, remove the affected material immediately before it spreads.

If they're only 2–4 weeks from harvest, you're in the home stretch. Resist the temptation to harvest too early unless the weather becomes truly terrible. Keep a close eye on them, and with a little luck, they'll make it across the finish line.

Looking forward to seeing more Virginia growers share their experiences here. Good luck with your first grow!

I don't know if you follow Jade Nectar on YouTube, but he has a really interesting monitor technique for bud rot. He recommends close examination of the preflower calyxes on the stems. They should be a nice healthy shade of green, but they will yellow or brown when the plant is infected.

 

[MercDod]

Why are your plants so much bigger than mine do I need bigger pots right now using 2 gallon pots

I dont think upsizing your pots will necessarily make the plant bigger but may make it so you wont have to feed as often. I use 5 gallon fabric pots for final pot on organic grow.

 

[MercDod]

I've got 32×32×64

Will the 400 watt light burn plants next grow in going to 34×34×72 tent

Yes if the intensity is to high and the light is to close to the plant. No, if the intensity is not to high and/or the light is far enough away from the top of canopy.

 

[IgnorRayMuss]

I dont think upsizing your pots will necessarily make the plant bigger but may make it so you wont have to feed as often. I use 5 gallon fabric pots for final pot on organic grow.

Really?!!! On what planet does bigger root room not make for a larger plant? Where do you come up with this bad information AND you have the gall to give advice about it.

 

[IgnorRayMuss]

Will the 400 watt light burn plants next grow in going to 34×34×72 tent

Is the light dimable?

 

[IgnorRayMuss]

Welcome to the club! I'm not in Virginia, but one thing every outdoor grower learns is that the last few weeks are usually the most nerve-wracking.

Cool temperatures in the 50s by themselves aren't usually the biggest problem. The bigger concern is prolonged rain and high humidity, especially once the buds get dense. That's when mold and bud rot can sneak in.

A few things that can help:

* Shake excess water off the plants after heavy rain.
* Remove any dead or crowded leaves that block airflow.
* If possible, give them some temporary rain protection while still allowing good ventilation.
* Inspect the buds daily, especially the larger colas. If you spot any brown, mushy, or gray areas, remove the affected material immediately before it spreads.

If they're only 2–4 weeks from harvest, you're in the home stretch. Resist the temptation to harvest too early unless the weather becomes truly terrible. Keep a close eye on them, and with a little luck, they'll make it across the finish line.

Looking forward to seeing more Virginia growers share their experiences here. Good luck with your first grow!

Cool daytime temps below 60 degrees are NOT when bud rot sets in. After that point the rain doesn't matter. Botrytitis thrives in a relatively narrow window of conditions. Once you have those cooler temps it's pretty much clear sailing until you have night time temps below 30. This highlights my beef with breeders selecting for fast finishing. Fast finishing is not a cure, selecting for genes that resist bud rot is the real goal. Who wants plants that finish when you have daytime temps in the upper 80s? Those kind of temps are not good for terps.

 

[josh65]

Guess when get it done turn above 70 percent on 400 watt right and that when flowering right