Anyone have outdoor experience in CO?

[newgrower89]

Hi everyone. Moving to Lyons in a little over 2 weeks. My dad has a place up in the foothills. Would like to start vegging some plants indoors in February and put them outside eventually. I haven't ever grown before. My cousin just finished up an outdoor season in Cali. My dad has done 3 plants at the place a few years ago, but doesn't really know what hes doing. Not asking for help on the basics. Just wondering if there are some Colorado specific things I need to be aware of. Things like elevation, humidity, when to place them outside, etc. I believe the place is at 7800 feet. All advice is welcome.

 

[beanzz]

Check the property for powder mildew would be a good thing to start with, seems like that shit is all over Colorado.

 

[hotrodharley]

Hi everyone. Moving to Lyons in a little over 2 weeks. My dad has a place up in the foothills. Would like to start vegging some plants indoors in February and put them outside eventually. I haven't ever grown before. My cousin just finished up an outdoor season in Cali. My dad has done 3 plants at the place a few years ago, but doesn't really know what hes doing. Not asking for help on the basics. Just wondering if there are some Colorado specific things I need to be aware of. Things like elevation, humidity, when to place them outside, etc. I believe the place is at 7800 feet. All advice is welcome.

Just like anyplace else.Plants hardy and last freeze over before going out. If it turns cold after they are in the ground cut the bottoms off of milk jugs (leave the cap on it) and use as mini greenhouses. Unscrew the cap first thing in the morning. Nothing about elevation except temps. Spider mites natural habitat involves bar ditches by roads.They eat all kinds of shit besides pot so you have to prepare for that. Use diatomaceous earth in the topsoil to shred crawling insects.

 

[WestDenverPioneer]

Altitude can and will have an effect. Not all of your strains may be happy.

It is dry here, even more so at altitude. Adjust accordingly.

Southern exposure will give you the best light.

You should enclose the garden and avoid being "outdoors" to be compliant with most of Colorado's interpretations of the laws.

Many people use Mother's Day as the day to plant outdoors. You should adjust accordingly to your area/altitude/etc.

 

[blowingupjake]

Keep a close eye out for bud worms...