cDellMaryJ
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Ok so i'm starting my outdoor grow again this year and I just want some advice on how techniques and tips I should try to make sure I get the best possible outcome.
I have 2 clones outback that are about 6-8 weeks old and pretty big, them for $30 each and they are nice and healthy. They we're already potted in fox farms ocean forest soil but not sure what nutes they were on if ANY. One is sativa dominant and the other indica. I am living in a desert city of Southern California and the summers often get hot (usually high 90's to highs of 110) and dry so I know sativas would do best in this environment. However it has recently been 70s in the day and 40s to 50s at night. Both plants have been doing fine the last few nights despite the low temps in the 40's.
But what I want to advice on my setup, nutes, keeping bugs off plants, and what to do to make sure you have a healthy grow all the way through. What should be tested, how often? Best nutes to use during vegetative stage and flowering stage? Best pesticides or practices to keep bugs off plants? Should I grow in a more shaded area that still gets sunlight, like under a tree? I have heard that growing under a tree in my area is a better idea because of how hot it gets in the summer. Or should I consider building some sort of greenhouse or putting up stakes and cover them with fabric shade cloth? I am trying to think of different alternatives to make this grow worth it.
This is my second grow so it's not like I am completely inexperienced. I am continuing to get better and would like to get the opinion and help from experienced growers. Last year was just one plant that got burned with nutes about 2 weeks before harvest and just didn't put up and i'm looking to improve on that. I will be posting pictures and progress of my grow along with asking questions and getting the most help I can get so anything you want to consider i'll def keep in mind.
I have 2 clones outback that are about 6-8 weeks old and pretty big, them for $30 each and they are nice and healthy. They we're already potted in fox farms ocean forest soil but not sure what nutes they were on if ANY. One is sativa dominant and the other indica. I am living in a desert city of Southern California and the summers often get hot (usually high 90's to highs of 110) and dry so I know sativas would do best in this environment. However it has recently been 70s in the day and 40s to 50s at night. Both plants have been doing fine the last few nights despite the low temps in the 40's.
But what I want to advice on my setup, nutes, keeping bugs off plants, and what to do to make sure you have a healthy grow all the way through. What should be tested, how often? Best nutes to use during vegetative stage and flowering stage? Best pesticides or practices to keep bugs off plants? Should I grow in a more shaded area that still gets sunlight, like under a tree? I have heard that growing under a tree in my area is a better idea because of how hot it gets in the summer. Or should I consider building some sort of greenhouse or putting up stakes and cover them with fabric shade cloth? I am trying to think of different alternatives to make this grow worth it.
This is my second grow so it's not like I am completely inexperienced. I am continuing to get better and would like to get the opinion and help from experienced growers. Last year was just one plant that got burned with nutes about 2 weeks before harvest and just didn't put up and i'm looking to improve on that. I will be posting pictures and progress of my grow along with asking questions and getting the most help I can get so anything you want to consider i'll def keep in mind.
