Growing in New Mexico: how to handle the low humidity?

[Sweetleaf927]

Hi guys, I’ve been growing in Illinois where things are more predictable. I’m moving to New Mexico and am looking for advice on how to beat the low humidity and the heat when growing outdoor?

 

[mudballs]

Plants wont care as long as they're well rooted and watering is on point.

 

[Sweetleaf927]

Plants wont care as long as they're well rooted and watering is on point.

What about nutrient burn if they’re only drinking from the soil?

 

[mudballs]

Worry about that when we cross that bridge mate....it's pretty hard to burn in soil, you gotta really fk things up

 

[Sweetleaf927]

Worry about that when we cross that bridge mate....it's pretty hard to burn in soil, you gotta really fk things up

And temperatures up to 100?

 

[mudballs]

Yep it gets bad down here. They are fine as long as they are well established. They slow down but not as much as you'd think. So get them to a decent size before those temps set in.

 

[xtsho]

What about nutrient burn if they’re only drinking from the soil?

You're not going to get nutrient burn from soil unless it's too high in nutrients. That's easily controllable.

We had multiple heatwaves in triple digits with a record high of 116°F where I'm at. I didn't lose a plant and they didn't display any signs of stress and they were in pots. I did move them into shade during the hottest part of the day but if they were planted in the ground I would have just made a sun screen and covered them like I did with my blueberries. You'll be fine. Cannabis grows in some very hot regions.

 

[Sweetleaf927]

I know it’s the root system health that matter most to the plant. Any auto watering systems to recommend?

 

[Sweetleaf927]

Yep it gets bad down here. They are fine as long as they are well established. They slow down but not as much as you'd think. So get them to a decent size before those temps set in.

Cool. Thanks for the reassurance. I’m assuming 310+ days of sunshine will get them pretty big too?

 

[mudballs]

Well, that depends on root space. They wont go big tree unless you give them the root space to do so.

 

[Jjgrow420]

I know it’s the root system health that matter most to the plant. Any auto watering systems to recommend?

Blumats!
When it's really dry the plant will take up more water than nutes. Watch ec levels.

 

[Sweetleaf927]

Blumats!
When it's really dry the plant will take up more water than nutes. Watch ec levels.

How to make sure the ec levels don’t go too high?

 

[Sweetleaf927]

Well, that depends on root space. They wont go big tree unless you give them the root space to do so.

Which gallon size to get to 5ibs plants at least?

 

[DoubleAtotheRON]

Which gallon size to get to 5ibs plants at least?

50 gallon... and alot of veg time/training..... I'd kinda like to see someone pull this off.

 

[mudballs]

@bam0813 hey what size was ur bags last year? I dont go monster plants. I do mounds around 60 gallons. This one got me just over 3lbs.

 

[Sweetleaf927]

50 gallon... and alot of veg time/training..... I'd kinda like to see someone pull this off.

50 gallon... and alot of veg time/training..... I'd kinda like to see someone pull this off.

going to start in November, so a 9 month veg would be good?

 

[DoubleAtotheRON]

going to start in November, so a 9 month veg would be good?

Sure!

 

[Sweetleaf927]

@bam0813 hey what size was ur bags last year? I dont go monster plants. I do mounds around 60 gallons. This one got me just over 3lbs.
View attachment 5116919

Nice man. I only grew indoor with 10 gallon pots and did very well. Got a kilo of dried bud from a 5x10 space

 

[GrownAtHighAltitude]

Say goodbye to PM/Botrytis worries and embrace the dry air.

Keep your plants watered and you will be at 50%. Just aim to keep it there, don't try and maintain VPD, that is when problems start...

 

[Sweetleaf927]

Say goodbye to PM/Botrytis worries and embrace the dry air.

Keep your plants watered and you will be at 50%. Just aim to keep it there, don't try and maintain VPD, that is when problems start...

Understood. Should I put green mesh above them to keep them from getting burnt?