Ya two spotted mites are double that size.
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Ya two spotted mites are double that size.
They race to the tops of plants and dig down into the soil. They are voracious predators. They will bite you if they feel threatened. There are thousands of species. http://www.entomology.wisc.edu/mbcn/kyf404.html
Try to confirm the species and their diet and lifecycle. You may be able to nurture them to multiply and keep your plant eaters under control.
IncredibowlBoss
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Yah - these are functionally "invisible" for most growers, which is why they're so intensely feared - most folks won't notice em til the infestation has a serious foothold
milking pollen from the one stud found, these girls clone really well
will see if the BO/CB pollen takes on the nl#fiveHaze!,
hit her with the sshazes already
Anyone else here use biochar in their soil? This video shows a study that got 880% increase in yield.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-hSl59ET2A&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-hSl59ET2A&feature=related
Yes, we have begun making char with wood shavings this year. We soak it with ACT then mix it at 10% into our soil.
IncredibowlBoss
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I have charcoal from my fire put in my tumbler (and eventually in my soil)
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Toes.
Anyone else here use biochar in their soil?
i was curious about it... until I read if done improperly it can release a lot of greenhouse gases.
i was curious about it... until I read if done improperly it can release a lot of greenhouse gases.
forgot i never shared my soil mix lol
been activating char for the last 4cycles,simply buy real plain ol char for the Q,add to worm bins or compost
i also ferment them with FPT,humisolve and or fish hydrolysate for quick (wk) activation
also those results 880% are likly from some one who really sucked at gardening or was doing it in shit soil
been activating char for the last 4cycles,simply buy real plain ol char for the Q,add to worm bins or compost
i also ferment them with FPT,humisolve and or fish hydrolysate for quick (wk) activation
also those results 880% are likly from some one who really sucked at gardening or was doing it in shit soil
if you watch the video it was a comparison against unamended soil in an area of poor fertility. They managed a decent harvest in a desert with only rock dust and biochar, which is pretty impressive. I doubt anyone here is going to get 8 gpw or anything lol.
That bud looks ridiculous Darc, what is that?
That bud looks ridiculous Darc, what is that?
I doubt anyone here is going to get 8 gpw or anything lol
That's what molasses is for, right? Big yields and sweeter buds! Then there's the release of ions when added to the flush thingie because Nitrogen is harsh - harshin' the buzz or something equally important.
Touching isn't it?
That's what molasses is for, right? Big yields and sweeter buds! Then there's the release of ions when added to the flush thingie because Nitrogen is harsh - harshin' the buzz or something equally important.
Touching isn't it?
yea i didnt watch the vid,sry
1982 sk1 / westmoreland jamaican alaska X north punjabi mountain land race
should of seen the kush dab kids try to milk green bags with ther deep pockets
haha,sry boys
growers stash
exactly the response from every one who sampled,smelt or seen these
1982 sk1 / westmoreland jamaican alaska X north punjabi mountain land race
should of seen the kush dab kids try to milk green bags with ther deep pockets
haha,sry boys
growers stash
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BlueJayWay
Buds aren't sweet enough? Double up on the Molasses......until flush 
Ok, what do you all think - Quality Forest Humus? Bring it into the indoor mix, or leave it be? or wait until spring when snow melt isalmost done and visible fungal hyphae crisscross all over the surface.
TOP, just under a couple inches of leaves, mix of pines/firs, black oak, granite & bonus points if you can name the dead insect.
UNDERSIDE - breaks up in chunks, very lightweight, at least a couple feet worth into the ground if you go digging (considerably more in areas i'm sure)
CLOSEUP - visible fungi & whatnot
Ok, what do you all think - Quality Forest Humus? Bring it into the indoor mix, or leave it be? or wait until spring when snow melt isalmost done and visible fungal hyphae crisscross all over the surface
.TOP, just under a couple inches of leaves, mix of pines/firs, black oak, granite & bonus points if you can name the dead insect.
UNDERSIDE - breaks up in chunks, very lightweight, at least a couple feet worth into the ground if you go digging (considerably more in areas i'm sure)
CLOSEUP - visible fungi & whatnot
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YosemiteSam
So...the Mg hogs, the hard to dial all that stuff seems to be doing quite well running the same stuff as the plain ol anybody could grow that stuff...something has to be terribly wrong obviously.
No pH adjusters used at all and somehow this mess seems to have sorted itself exactly where one might want it...I got to be the luckiest fucker on earth.
And damned if the plants did not stop right before they poked out of their hiding spot...well ok, that really was pure luck, no skill involved on that one at all.
IncredibowlBoss
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Update: over 90% kill rate on leaves observed under microscope with a botanical tea of mint, cilantro an rosemary, 1.5 drops/gallon doctor Bronners (lavender), aloe @ 2 tbsp/gallon, protekt at mfg rec'd dilution + safer insecticidal soap at mf rec'd dilution.
Observations made at 200x - 40-50 mites were observed on 6 leaf samples (taken from different plants) - of those observed, only 2 (found within 1 mm of each other) were observed active.
Observations made at 200x - 40-50 mites were observed on 6 leaf samples (taken from different plants) - of those observed, only 2 (found within 1 mm of each other) were observed active.
Aotf
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IncredibowlBoss
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Common fresh mint - organic - prepackaged from the local health food store
Just a follow up to say this is working GREAT! Thanks again, CC.
I'm storing the unused cilantro tea in a closed container in my fridge. I assume that'll keep it viable as I use it? I've started treating all my plants with it occasionally as you suggested.
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