Laid back outdoor grow '06

[tacobell530]

This year I'm planning on starting my first outdoor grow. Its the season so why not. I currently have an indoor fluro grow, so I guess you would say I have experience with how plants work.

I have already choosen a spot that is approx. a 3 mile hike. It is fairly remote, so I dont think I'll have much of a security problem. I'm in the process of popping some seeds, then I'll put them under the light until the 4th node or so. The deal breaker is, will I be able to put them into plain earth soil when I take them outside? Other then that I am planning on visiting the grow site about 1 or 2 times a week, maybe more if needed. I am also Going 100% organic, of course.

Comments? Suggestions? peaceeee

 

[tacobell530]

guess not..

 

[BACKCOUNTRY]

Hey man!

Ya know there is not really any such thing as "plain earth soil", its different in some way everywhere you go.

But to answer the question, yes, you can plant at that time, in soil good for planting.

 

[tacobell530]

Sweet dude. heheh I dont quite know the proper term to describe soil from the earth.

Well I live in northern california, and the soil in the valley is pretty dry in the summer, and very rocky.

Since the summers here are fairly hot, how much attention should I be giving my plants? I guess it all depends. But the summer heat here tends a lot of other plants, practically killing them. But I've heard marijauna loves hot and dry climates...hmmmm..guess well have to see.

Cant wait!

 

[BACKCOUNTRY]

Hoo-wee! The valley is hot in summer, and very dry, even more so than where I live, and its pretty bad here too. I have lived at either end of the Sac valley, and have traveled I-5 many a time in August.

You will need to water regularly through most of the season, I water twice a week, sometimes 3 times a week(in Southern Oregon). The hot/dry will put your plants at risk of heat stress if they are not kept pretty moist.

I would advise using water crystals, and mixing in 3 times what the directions advise. Also make sure you mulch around the base of the plants to further reduce moisture loss. I'd say at least 3 gallons per plant twice a week, or better yet 2 gallons 3 times a week, or even more of course, I am sure they will take all they can get.

 

[EeJay]

Sweet dude. heheh I dont quite know the proper term to describe soil from the earth.

Well I live in northern california, and the soil in the valley is pretty dry in the summer, and very rocky.

Since the summers here are fairly hot, how much attention should I be giving my plants? I guess it all depends. But the summer heat here tends a lot of other plants, practically killing them. But I've heard marijauna loves hot and dry climates...hmmmm..guess well have to see.

Cant wait!

The proper term is just "soil", the stuff you use in pots is potting mix. Potting mix is mostly made up of organic particles, soil is mostly crushed/powderised rock.

I live in Australia, so I can definitely relate with you on hot weather. But how frequently you have to water depends quite a bit on the type of soil in your area. Around here, we've got very sandy soil, and my grow spot is on a slight slope, so it has very poor water holding capacity. Our hottest days of the year get to 45C, and on those days I have to pour 10L of water for each plant, twice a day. That's an extreme though.

If you can monitor your plants frequently, they will tell you when they need to be watered (when they start wilting) and in not too long, you'll learn their routine. You'll be right.

 

[BACKCOUNTRY]

Of course I would advise you never even let them wilt if you can help it, believe me, plants growing in the Sacremento valley will need lots of moisture help, they will drink all ya got when temps are above 100 for the 10th day in a row.