farmerlions first greenhouse grow

[Claude Hopper]

Good luck with the greenhouse. I'm envious!

>Yes it's still killing me to know that the ( Destroyer, Oaxacan, Acapulco, Honduras and many others) are screaming to me from the dark side of the room.

I'm battling the same torturous decision: which ones to plant? I just don't have enough room

 

[farmerlion]

Claude Hopper, I am making a few changes to the lineup. I'm not impressed with the Jiffy Pots at all. I'm replanting about half of the selection. The Oaxacan is in and up. I'll also cut the number of strains down a few to create more space. It is still to cold to have any girls outside. I wish I would have waited a while longer. Waisted some very good genetics being impatient. I still need about 3 full days to finish greenhouse. Peace

 

[gorilla ganja]

Claude Hopper, I am making a few changes to the lineup. I'm not impressed with the Jiffy Pots at all. I'm replanting about half of the selection. The Oaxacan is in and up. I'll also cut the number of strains down a few to create more space. It is still to cold to have any girls outside. I wish I would have waited a while longer. Waisted some very good genetics being impatient. I still need about 3 full days to finish greenhouse. Peace

Jiffy pellets are nothing but trouble for cannabis. Killed a lot of seeds last year giving them a chance. Probably to acidic. never again.
I have seen a coco version, but I have haven't tried them yet.

Peace GG

 

[farmerlion]

Yes gorilla ganja. There is a definate draw back to using them. I wanted to get started a little earlier and I paid a price. I have the top coverings to put on yet. Them I can move the girls outside full-time. I may plant a few more seeds late to see the difference in maturity. Work has been hectic the last few weeks. Hard to get much done when starting a new project like this. Will put some pictures up this weekend. Peace

 

[Claude Hopper]

The small Jiffy's are too small and you have to transplant right away to larger pots. I've used the tomato sized Jiffys for years and they work much better.


I do think they may be too acidic, but seeds generally start well in them for me. Here's a batch with roots ready to bury into larger pots;

 

[farmerlion]

Claude Hopper, My germination rates were fine. The genetics provide that. (Thanks Ace & friends). Once up they stretched crazy wild even under a 600 watt HPS and 3 small LED's. Well with 52 hours of overtime this week I didn't get shit done. I had a few hours today to get some stuff ready for tomorrow. Thankfully I get Monday off. I should be able to get the first layer of covering on and the inflation fan installed. If it goes well I will try for the second layer also. I did cull four plants today. I had them outside while I worked. The plants kept blowing over. The ones that couldn't withstand the wind were pulled. I may replant them again, but it will be in an enclosed greenhouse. Ladies forgive me. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY ! You are appreciated, loved and needed. Thank you. I will update with some pictures tomorrow. I hope you all have a great week. Peace

 

[farmerlion]

Starting to get somewhere...finally!

Starting to get somewhere...finally!

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Some pictures of my greenhouse construction. The outer sides will be backfilled and the inner floor will be insulated with 4'x8' sheets foam insulation. Peace

 

[farmerlion]

Some of the girls.

Some of the girls.


Group photo of new seedlings re-germinated.
Lilly x MaPettit feminized CBD strain.
Zipolite Oaxacan std.

The new line up consists of (Guawi, Kali China x New Malawi Killer, Mikado 99, Orient Express x NepJam, Peyote Purple, Golden Tiger, Destroyer, Purple Mexican, Queen Mother, Zipolite Oaxacan, Acapulco Gold, Lilly x MaPettit CBD, Zamaldelica x Kali China, NepJam x Kali China, Michoacán Cream).
The weather is starting to warm up and be more consistent. All the girls have been re-germinated that were not culled. I have help this weekend to get the roof covers installed. Then I will install utilities, fans, heater and PLANTS !! Wooweed. Peace Sorry I suck at posting. Syd I'm putting up the bat signal. lol

 

[Claude Hopper]

Nothing wrong with your posting, famerlion.

Man, oh man. I love that greenhouse.

Zipolite Oaxacan std.

I'll be interested in hearing more later on this one.

 

[Holeshot22]

Nice line up Farmer. It's very exciting growing new strains.!!I have two Greenhouses like yours myself . I don't grow canna in mine mostly. Veges , herbs and cuttings.Good luck mate.!! I'm thinking Kali China x New Killer will be the pick of the bunch.

 

[farmerlion]

Holeshot22, Yes that one does get the blood pumping in anticipation for sure. I could use two more or a much larger one myself. I will have this one crowded to start with for sure. I'm going to double up the plants in 45 gallon grow bags. I have I think three different kind of bags I'm trying. I just looked at them they are root pouch brand just different colors. Brown and gray. I may have a couple questions for you about greenhouse controls as I run into glitches here and there. Thanks for stopping by. Peace

 

[farmerlion]

Claude Hopper, The Oaxacan is my memory of years gone by. I'm very excited to reunite with her after 35 years of reflection. I hope she and my memory aren't to far apart. The old saying, The older I get the better I used to be. Peace

 

[Samuel Caldwell]

Wow! Congrats on the greenhouse! That's spectacular! You're living the dream!

 

[farmerlion]

Top liners are on WOOWEED !!!

Top liners are on WOOWEED !!!

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Well, I finally have the coverings on. Thanks to a couple buddies that give me a hand today. I will wait a few days to trim edges. I'm sure it will tighten up a little bit in the sunshine. In the morning I will get the fans and vent installed. I also have to trim the plastic on the rollup side. I will build the support for the Hot Dawg propane furnace in the next week or two. I may start filling grow bags with soil if time permits tomorrow. Really getting excited seeing this project coming together. I could also work on the floor sheeting tomorrow. That shouldn't take to long to get insulated. I will try and get the plants transplanted in the larger containers by the end of the coming week. Peace

 

[farmerlion]

Samuel Caldwell, Thanks for stopping by. I have wanted to change setups for a few years now. The more time I have spent with the Ace genetics. The harder it became to run them indoors just under HPS lights. Don't get me wrong it worked well. But I knew I could do a better job for the plants if I could provide a better environment for them. I will also need the greenhouse experience for a much larger State licensed grow facility. I won't spend a dime of investors money unless I can under sale and over deliver. Have a great week Samuel. Peace

 

[farmerlion]

Ready to fill grow bags.

Ready to fill grow bags.


I finished assembling the roll up side, I installed the evacuation fan and vent. I have 3/4" ceramic tile I will place on top of the insulation sheeting. That will make sweeping the floor much easier. It is a white tile so it should reflect light pretty well to the under side of leaves. As time permits this week I will start mixing soil and filling the grow bags. Still waiting on a few large bags of worm castings. Also 1 gallon of Alaskan Morbloom fish emulsions to be delivered. Have a great week. This coming weekend I will pick up a 250 gallon water tank and get it set up and filled. Peace

 

[ULMW]

Happy to see and hear the greenhouse coming along so nicely. Happy growing!

 

[farmerlion]

Thanks ULMV, Well tomorrow I will pick up the water tank and floor tiles. More good news. I was waiting on two seeds to come up. The Kali China x Malawi is up and has joined the party. Holeshot22 you are right. The more I think about the possibilities of these genetics. I hope Ace brings them out fulltime. I wish I had several more packs of them. These are special, but what at Ace isn't? Thanks dubi Peace

 

[deepwaterdude]

Things are looking great, farmerlion, congratulations on getting set up! Can't wait to see the babes in action.

 

[farmerlion]

Deepwaterdude, Thanks. I picked up the 250 gallon water tank today and some more soils. I also moved the tiles into the greenhouse. They weigh about 10 lbs. each. 1'sq x 3/4" thick of polished white stone. They were recovered from a bank many years ago. I only have enough to do about 1/2 the house. They may end up being walk ways or I have hardwood flooring left over from my place I may repurpose as well. That said I will get that done and all grow bags filled this weekend. I will transplant all plants as well this weekend. I hope all of you have a safe Memorial Day. Special thanks to all men and women who have served their countries. God Bless Peace