Open Show & Tell , Outdoors 2013

I have heard good reports on Safer. That's why I generalized ( Caterpillar killer )
I used Safe 3 in 1 "organic" spray that shit left my leaves all dusted with white shit after it dried made my plants look like shit, its got sulfar in it but I just stopped usin it after that I didn't really care for my plants lookin like shit
 
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TWS, you are not alone with the paranoia of large monster plants. I feel the same way too because where I live it's not the best place for kids on the streets at night. Another reason why I built my ghetto hoop house. I think for where I live (riverside county) June would be perfect for starting outdoors. Next season I am doing all SCRoG s outdoor, that will keep me at ease for height n security.

For bugs, I use SNS 209 (systemic). I also spray neem mixed with Pro-Tek n dish soap. I also use Safer for the fucking terminators, that's what I call caterpillars. I got destroyed by them last year.
 
TWS...Looking fing amazing! Good luck with the height control ;)

Jozikins...for your pumpkin, you can try to pollinate it yourself. I have a gord (I think that's what it is) that I pollinated myself. As soon as you see the flower open on the little pumpkin, find a male flower and carefully pick it off at the base so you don't lose the stamen. Open the female flower as much as you can and shake the stamen from the male around in there. That is the only way mine are growing. For some reason, otherwise they just close the flower back up and rot.
 

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The male will look the same (big yellow flower), but instead of sitting atop the little pumpkin, it is on a long stem.
 
TWS, you are not alone with the paranoia of large monster plants. I feel the same way too because where I live it's not the best place for kids on the streets at night. Another reason why I built my ghetto hoop house. I think for where I live (riverside county) June would be perfect for starting outdoors. Next season I am doing all SCRoG s outdoor, that will keep me at ease for height n security.

For bugs, I use SNS 209 (systemic). I also spray neem mixed with Pro-Tek n dish soap. I also use Safer for the fucking terminators, that's what I call caterpillars. I got destroyed by them last year.

I know man. Im on the fence about getting a gun but don't want to go down with that rap if something was to happen on a search warrant . You never know how a knock & talk goes with the way things are. Even when in full compliance as I am. I would never shoot anyone in my backyard but Im afraid of someone coming in the house and being unprotected. Your not gonna steel my plants very fast to where I want see or hear a ripper. They are to big and tied the fuck down. They're enclosed in wire fence with a locked door. You would have to occupy my household to take them. I don't like being unprotected to follow the laws. On the other hand if I was to get a bad rap I wouldn't be able to own a gun anyways so what's it matter ? food for thought. If something was to happen would you call 911 for help ?
 
hey TWS, sorry not to have been hittin the like button on yer show - my computer is a piece of garbage and I have a hard time seeing all the photos for some reason - maybe in the way they are posted. anyway I'm sure yer garden is rockin and I'm enjoyin the thread... hey maybe next year instead of starting later you could start at the same time, but do a light dep so that the first wave finishes in time to replant - that way you can keep yer plants a manageable size.
 
Been reading about everyone's problems w/caterpillars from cabbage moths. I'm in So Cal 10 miles inland. So far, I've had no problems. I have an Amnesia, Skywalker and Maui Diesel growing. I see the moths once in a while but usually they almost land on the marigolds around my girls but then fly away when they smell them. I also have spearmint, peppermint and nasturtiums planted at the base of the plants to keep away pests.
I have pulled off a couple cocoons from the underside of leaves and stabbed the green fuckers inside. The cocoons were fluffy white and you could see the worm inside through the cocoon. Are those from cabbage moths? Do you think cabbage moths will still be a problem for me? What should I look for?

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Yes and don't wait til it's to late. Closer to the coast is worse. They lay eggs inside of the early flower and eat their way out. It's to late when you see a crunchy dead spot in your flowers. they will ruin your harvest. Thanks for sharing !
 
hey TWS, sorry not to have been hittin the like button on yer show - my computer is a piece of garbage and I have a hard time seeing all the photos for some reason - maybe in the way they are posted. anyway I'm sure yer garden is rockin and I'm enjoyin the thread... hey maybe next year instead of starting later you could start at the same time, but do a light dep so that the first wave finishes in time to replant - that way you can keep yer plants a manageable size.
Ahh no sweat man ! sorry you can't see everyones great pics. Yours are awesome too. Light dep is just as much if not more work then height control and Im a lazy pos. lol
 
I know man. Im on the fence about getting a gun but don't want to go down with that rap if something was to happen on a search warrant . You never know how a knock & talk goes with the way things are. Even when in full compliance as I am. I would never shoot anyone in my backyard but Im afraid of someone coming in the house and being unprotected. Your not gonna steel my plants very fast to where I want see or hear a ripper. They are to big and tied the fuck down. They're enclosed in wire fence with a locked door. You would have to occupy my household to take them. I don't like being unprotected to follow the laws. On the other hand if I was to get a bad rap I wouldn't be able to own a gun anyways so what's it matter ? food for thought. If something was to happen would you call 911 for help ?
Sorry man, I have little faith.
Gun (at least one) in almost every room.:mrgreen:
 
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