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VTMi'kmaq

VTMi'kmaq

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Started sourcing nettles from my area....they had pests, bought some comfrey, worked great but dosnt provide anything for me and the kitchen table, then grew out flax...specials 033.JPGspecials 032.JPG specials 031.JPG some even grew into the carpet! then i have settled on red clover from my organic seed supplier

new oct 2015 010.JPG growth 001.JPG growth 002.JPG Really enjoy the clover and by far the best nitrogen fixer ive found so far, So if you enjoy using covercrops please feel free to post up yours here!
 
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4ftRoots

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VTMi'kmaq said:
Started sourcing nettles from my area....they had pests, bought some comfrey, worked great but dosnt provide anything for me and the kitchen table, then grew out flax...View attachment 3521166View attachment 3521167 View attachment 3521168 some even grew into the carpet! then i have settled on red clover from my organic seed supplier

View attachment 3521169 View attachment 3521170 View attachment 3521171 Really enjoy the clover and by far the best nitrogen fixer ive found so far, So if you enjoy using covercrops please feel free to post up yours here!
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I found clover can harbor mites if they do end up finding your room. But it was mostly me experiencing this, others have no problems at all. I used to really like the clover because I didn't have to apply N. Now I use roman chamomile and yarrow. Not only do they stay fairly low and generate a lot of mulch, they also give the plants exudates through there roots that can increase potency, taste, and disease resistance. AND on top of that I can makes chamomile and yarrow teas for myself. WIN WIN

edit: chamomile increases flavor, nutrients, and offers disease resistance.
Yarrow increases essential oil content of plants.
If you have guts to plant nettle with your cannabis it will increase potency. I tried that a couple rounds but got sick of getting stung every time I tend my garden. But I did see way more trichomes.
 
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green_machine_two9er

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awesome thread! now im new to notill. I have been thinking clover as cover crops. how long between harvest does it take to grow and sow covers back into soil to be ready again? thanks
 
VTMi'kmaq

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This is actually my first go with it, so we are kinda flyin by the seat of our pants. I do have over a pound of the seeds so if your not in south america or somewhere extravagant for shipping id be happy to share some if you'd like. I will keep the thread updated with these clovers ive planted. 4ft roots AWESOME info man! I gotta try this out, was gifted a marigold last night too!
 
green_machine_two9er

green_machine_two9er

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4ftRoots said:
I found clover can harbor mites if they do end up finding your room. But it was mostly me experiencing this, others have no problems at all. I used to really like the clover because I didn't have to apply N. Now I use roman chamomile and yarrow. Not only do they stay fairly low and generate a lot of mulch, they also give the plants exudates through there roots that can increase potency, taste, and disease resistance. AND on top of that I can makes chamomile and yarrow teas for myself. WIN WIN

edit: chamomile increases flavor, nutrients, and offers disease resistance.
Yarrow increases essential oil content of plants.
If you have guts to plant nettle with your cannabis it will increase potency. I tried that a couple rounds but got sick of getting stung every time I tend my garden. But I did see way more trichomes.
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Never. Knew any of this. Wonder if anybody does multiple kinds if cc for different benefits
 
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4ftRoots

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green_machine_two9er said:
Never. Knew any of this. Wonder if anybody does multiple kinds if cc for different benefits
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I did clover, yarrow and chamomile to start but noticed the clover caused me to constantly have mites. I pulled the clover and I haven't seen a single mite since. Mixing cover crops is the best idea because you get different benefits from each plant. Either in the in roots or in the air they all have great benefits.
 
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I tried the blended cover crop this season and I learned that putting them in really thick can put more nitrogen into your soil than what you might want. I thinned it way out and reached a better equilibrium. So in my opinion, you don't want to go overboard with seeding a cover crop in. But good stuff in moderation.
 
VTMi'kmaq

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Oh wow look at that mix right there. i gotta grab some. that pot i showed of clover is a experimental pot, and they came in SUPER HEAVY as you described......10hp 003.JPG10hp 004.JPG two days under a 400 mh and additional 600 hps later............thick as shit! maybe a one inch square of this would be appropriate to try out in a single pot? I gotta cleean that damn floor in there today. fucken filthy
 
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