Is it "water, nutes, water nutes or nutes in water every day?

Silky T

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we use the "no dig" "leave no trace" method. it's a lot less effort to build a pit out of cinder blocks than to dig a big hole. Besides the campground would frown on us digging big holes. Once we take the blocks down and sweep up the ashes you would never know we were there. This campground has allowed us to do this for about 10 years.
They've only had to dig the pit one time. They use it as a burn pile all year then clean it out before the pig goes in. I love your "instapit"; somebody was using their noggin! I guess you have to haul the cinder blocks down, along with that huge grate? Seems as much trouble to me, but then I'm not usually the one that has to do the heavy lifting!:fire::D
 

Silky T

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the crew makes teas. Changes over time. But I do it at home with the clones and i use Maxsea fertilizer and it works well.
I started my plants out with green algae water from a large birdbath we have in the front yard and usually let my water start turning green before I put anything in it. I only gave them FF Bat Guano and Fish Emulsion (I can't remember the correct name for some reason). They loved it. When they started to flower, I started with the CalMag and Flower Power and quit giving them the bat guano and bird crap, mainly because I ran out but also because it had 9 percent nitrogen. I also started giving them molasses twice a month. The first time I gave them molasses, they grew a ton of new leaves and the buds started immediately bulking up. I have a great compost pile but I'm afraid it would burn the plants. How can I make a tea with my compost and make it to where its mild enough to put on a plant? Should I use a sacrificial non-weed plant first?
 

doublejj

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They've only had to dig the pit one time. They use it as a burn pile all year then clean it out before the pig goes in. I love your "instapit"; somebody was using their noggin! I guess you have to haul the cinder blocks down, along with that huge grate? Seems as much trouble to me, but then I'm not usually the one that has to do the heavy lifting!:fire::D
we hold the BBQ at a public campground so we cannot leave a big hole in the ground. the cinder blocks are light weigh and they easily fit into the back of a pickup. There are 2 grates that we sandwich the pig between and wire them together. They sit on top of the blocks and we an easily turn the pig over. The grates are made from some 1/2" rebar and remesh wire. Everything is available at Home Depot. We light 4 charcoal fires in the corners of the pit so the pig doesn't burn. We use Mesquite charcoal to add a little flavor. we can haul this pig roaster almost anywhere and it takes about 15min to set up....much easier than digging a hole
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doublejj

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I started my plants out with green algae water from a large birdbath we have in the front yard and usually let my water start turning green before I put anything in it. I only gave them FF Bat Guano and Fish Emulsion (I can't remember the correct name for some reason). They loved it. When they started to flower, I started with the CalMag and Flower Power and quit giving them the bat guano and bird crap, mainly because I ran out but also because it had 9 percent nitrogen. I also started giving them molasses twice a month. The first time I gave them molasses, they grew a ton of new leaves and the buds started immediately bulking up. I have a great compost pile but I'm afraid it would burn the plants. How can I make a tea with my compost and make it to where its mild enough to put on a plant? Should I use a sacrificial non-weed plant first?
I'm not up on the teas. I have a crew that is. I'm not really sure of everything they use in the recipe. But i know compost tea is the ish...Just try it mild at first and work your way up. I believe its hard to burn plants with compost teas.
 

angryblackman

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we hold the BBQ at a public campground so we cannot leave a big hole in the ground. the cinder blocks are light weigh and they easily fit into the back of a pickup. There are 2 grates that we sandwich the pig between and wire them together. They sit on top of the blocks and we an easily turn the pig over. The grates are made from some 1/2" rebar and remesh wire. Everything is available at Home Depot. We light 4 charcoal fires in the corners of the pit so the pig doesn't burn. We use Mesquite charcoal to add a little flavor. we can haul this pig roaster almost anywhere and it takes about 15min to set up....much easier than digging a hole
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Reaching into that with a plate and fixin's in the other hand will always be a great memory! I will be looking out for a thread should you decide to do one again. Unfortunately I don't have access to the freebies that I used bring out anymore. ;) :D
 

doublejj

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Reaching into that with a plate and fixin's in the other hand will always be a great memory! I will be looking out for a thread should you decide to do one again. Unfortunately I don't have access to the freebies that I used bring out anymore. ;) :D
i hope your family is doing well my friend. The freebees were always welcome and well received by all but never mandatory, you are a kind soul. Thanks again for making the BBQ's what they are, er were. Due to the virus I doubt we will have a bbq this season but i hope to get things back on track soon. Stay safe my man..see you soon
 
I know the folks at BioBizz recommend using their nutrients with every watering. To quote them: "We prefer you give water with Biobizz every time you water the plants. If you switch between just clear water one time and water with nutrients the second time, you’ll have every time different Ec/pH levels. Every time the plants need to adjust." I assume that would apply to any kind of water amendments, whatever the brand, organic or not.

If you're going to use nutes every watering, make sure to read how many feedings the dosing charts are based on and tailor the dose accordingly. For example the official chart for the BioBizz range states it is based on watering "2 to 3 times a week" but if you're watering more frequently and dosing every watering you'll want to lower the recommended dose so they still end up getting the same amount each week to avoid overfeeding.
 

MICHI-CAN

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I know the folks at BioBizz recommend using their nutrients with every watering. To quote them: "We prefer you give water with Biobizz every time you water the plants. If you switch between just clear water one time and water with nutrients the second time, you’ll have every time different Ec/pH levels. Every time the plants need to adjust." I assume that would apply to any kind of water amendments, whatever the brand, organic or not.

If you're going to use nutes every watering, make sure to read how many feedings the dosing charts are based on and tailor the dose accordingly. For example the official chart for the BioBizz range states it is based on watering "2 to 3 times a week" but if you're watering more frequently and dosing every watering you'll want to lower the recommended dose so they still end up getting the same amount each week to avoid overfeeding.
100% agreed when following a label and set schedule. When following the plant and pushing as far as it will tolerate it needs a day to react before you go and start burnin things. But leave that to us nut jobs. Peace to all. Heh heh JJ. 004.jpg
 

GrOwThMoNgeR

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I'm not posting this to make anybody jealous. Just showing what can be done with a little effort. I will gladly answer any questions and enjoy helping others succeed. I'm just an old retired guy. I don't do any of the work, i have a crew and we split everything after expenses. (edit I do grow all our clones at my home in town). I don't live full time on the farm, one of the crew does. I only visit the farm weekly. You just need to make the commitment and take that leap of faith. Best of luck to all....
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What strains getting this big?
 
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