the only mulch at present was full of weeds and I usually mulch after the seedlings grow up a bit.
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Oh ya, fergot...the volunteers turned out better than the Michoacán on the street here, according to the guys, I gave it to. It certainly is attuned to the climate here.
I'm thinking I'll plant some in December for a perfect April/May harvest. When in Rome...
My CBD cultivar is doing the shits. It seems to hate this climate. The Panama is still good so far.
I'm getting interested in this sativa pheno, still chugging along.
my phone is refusing to email photos right now....some pretty flowers.
My army of wasps finally building
Nutrient time
Nutrient time
I noticed a bit of yellowing here and there so chopped up a few Alfalfa branches and mixed with some vermicompost I dug from the center of a bin [about half a cup], some molasses [maybe half cup], about 2 tablespoons of stinky horsepoo [kept moist - anaerobic] and water. stirred well and covered with a cloth overnight.
in the morning
the bad smell was gone. Stirred well again and filtered with a paint strainer and diluted with about 4 times the water and applied to the soil.
Nutrient time
I noticed a bit of yellowing here and there so chopped up a few Alfalfa branches and mixed with some vermicompost I dug from the center of a bin [about half a cup], some molasses [maybe half cup], about 2 tablespoons of stinky horsepoo [kept moist - anaerobic] and water. stirred well and covered with a cloth overnight.
in the morning
the bad smell was gone. Stirred well again and filtered with a paint strainer and diluted with about 4 times the water and applied to the soil.
my paradise bird ballerinas are lookin good
40degsouth
Well-known member
Hey Microbeman,
there was a bit of a discussion about anaerobic teas and additives a while back; I’m sure you caught it.
Is your GG tea a new experiment or something you’ve been doing for a while??? When you add aerobic v’s anaerobic....who wins?? Did you scope it??
I’m sure Stephen Speilberg’ll be interested in buying the rights to the movie.
Cheers,
40.
there was a bit of a discussion about anaerobic teas and additives a while back; I’m sure you caught it.
Is your GG tea a new experiment or something you’ve been doing for a while??? When you add aerobic v’s anaerobic....who wins?? Did you scope it??
I’m sure Stephen Speilberg’ll be interested in buying the rights to the movie.
Cheers,
40.
I can't really call it a tea. More a mix. I have done this periodically just for the nutrient value. I've always advocated some anaerobes.
I did not scope it. Maybe next time. I really just used the horsepoo for the N and took some from the anaerobic bag this time.
The GG went over my head. ???
40degsouth
Well-known member
Thanks MM,
I wish l had the ability to scope it out, it would be a battle of an epic scale. Billions and billions of combatants in a couple of drops of water. Mind blowing.
I remember Dan from Ganja Rebel saying you can’t tank mix BT because they outcompete everything else, nasty buggers.
GG’s is a bit of slang for horses.
40
I wish l had the ability to scope it out, it would be a battle of an epic scale. Billions and billions of combatants in a couple of drops of water. Mind blowing.
I remember Dan from Ganja Rebel saying you can’t tank mix BT because they outcompete everything else, nasty buggers.
GG’s is a bit of slang for horses.
40
Bacillus thuringiensiis Israeli so far as I know is in endospore form and does not replicate in a tank so perhaps Dan is seeing something else. It works great for mosquitoes in a pond and does not affect other organisms AFAIK.
I used it extensively in the late 80s early 90s.
40degsouth
Well-known member
Or perhaps I’m spreading misinformation??
I thought l read it in the “Ganja Rebel” thread. It was a year or two ago.
I thought l read it in the “Ganja Rebel” thread. It was a year or two ago.
All good things come to those who wait
All good things come to those who wait
Canadian Columbine
Mexican Hibiscus
All good things come to those who wait
Canadian Columbine
Mexican Hibiscus
Rico Swazi
Active member
That is good news on the columbine, hope the cbd plants take notice and get with the program. I totally spaced you were in a climate with different growing conditions and seasons. Funny how I thought you would find all biomass feedstock biologically active, plentiful and weed free, proof I may have had one too many fishslaps leading to this severe case of CRS. I would think the panama is loving the weather?
And how is the weather in 'Rome'? Did the recent tropical storms have any impact? Awning looks well built, will it eventually cover the RV?
I see alfalfa, what 'bout comfrey nettle yarrow for biomass and nutrients ?
Earlier this year I put some dried herbs in the holes of a few potato plants. Same area with clay soil as the volunteer. Mainly comfrey but it had nettle yarrow and lambsquarter also. Blew the neighbors mind when he saw the results.
All the seed potato were same size , clearly visible which ones got the love, off and running soon as they broke soil, the ones up front without the amendment, not so much. mulched as they grew
Kept a few for seed and gave a good many away as there were plenty to go around. Each plant was loaded. Seems to promote more stolons making for more taters per plant. and the young volunteer coming to life
growing any fruit or veggies this year or strictly medicinal ?
And how is the weather in 'Rome'? Did the recent tropical storms have any impact? Awning looks well built, will it eventually cover the RV?
I see alfalfa, what 'bout comfrey nettle yarrow for biomass and nutrients ?
Earlier this year I put some dried herbs in the holes of a few potato plants. Same area with clay soil as the volunteer. Mainly comfrey but it had nettle yarrow and lambsquarter also. Blew the neighbors mind when he saw the results.
All the seed potato were same size , clearly visible which ones got the love, off and running soon as they broke soil, the ones up front without the amendment, not so much. mulched as they grew
Kept a few for seed and gave a good many away as there were plenty to go around. Each plant was loaded. Seems to promote more stolons making for more taters per plant. and the young volunteer coming to life
growing any fruit or veggies this year or strictly medicinal ?
I got my answer to the CBD from a grower in Columbia. It will not grow here without supplemental lighting. This is because it flowers as soon as it begins growing. If I want to grow it I'll need to veg it to about 24 inches with a light on for 6 hours.
The panama red is doing fine. Alfalfa loves it here but clover not as much. I did not feel the storms at all. This area has very stable weather.
I might go right over the RV with the roof. I'm trying to get good tenure on the lot. Same reason for not establishing some bigger garden beds but vegies and fruit are so easy to buy here. Delivered every day out front.
I do miss good potatoes. I have not had any real tasty ones here yet. They all seem to have that 'green' taste.
I did get a truckload of wood chips delivered to the lot but I used it for mulch on the plants over there and put the rest in the compost stalls before I realized I should have brought some home - Alzheimers
The panama red is doing fine. Alfalfa loves it here but clover not as much. I did not feel the storms at all. This area has very stable weather.
I might go right over the RV with the roof. I'm trying to get good tenure on the lot. Same reason for not establishing some bigger garden beds but vegies and fruit are so easy to buy here. Delivered every day out front.
I do miss good potatoes. I have not had any real tasty ones here yet. They all seem to have that 'green' taste.
I did get a truckload of wood chips delivered to the lot but I used it for mulch on the plants over there and put the rest in the compost stalls before I realized I should have brought some home - Alzheimers
Rico Swazi
Active member
started a makeover of the hooglie in late Jan
have a ton of half rotted wood so why not
Soil came from the trench in the bed which I thought I would eventually put rounds of wood to walk on. Better access.
took my time and filled in the voids with soil wetted down
layer of soil, mulch and then seeded with wildflower mix
kept me away from the news and a little exercise... win win hooglie 2.0
have a ton of half rotted wood so why not
Soil came from the trench in the bed which I thought I would eventually put rounds of wood to walk on. Better access.
took my time and filled in the voids with soil wetted down
layer of soil, mulch and then seeded with wildflower mix
kept me away from the news and a little exercise... win win hooglie 2.0
40degsouth
Well-known member
Hi everyone, l hope your gardens are healthy.
Potatoes are great aren’t they and the different varieties blow me away. One of the old ways of breaking up heavy clay ground was to plant a crop of potatoes followed up by globe turnips but I’ve used thistles for the same thing in my gorilla spots because they flourish without water or fertiliser and push down a deep tap root to bust up the ground.
Have you tried yams, taro or cassava MM??? One of the nicest things I’ve eaten was boiled yams.
I’m continuing my experiments into companion, edibles, planting this year, hopefully I’ll find some more.
Cheers 40.
Potatoes are great aren’t they and the different varieties blow me away. One of the old ways of breaking up heavy clay ground was to plant a crop of potatoes followed up by globe turnips but I’ve used thistles for the same thing in my gorilla spots because they flourish without water or fertiliser and push down a deep tap root to bust up the ground.
Have you tried yams, taro or cassava MM??? One of the nicest things I’ve eaten was boiled yams.
I’m continuing my experiments into companion, edibles, planting this year, hopefully I’ll find some more.
Cheers 40.
Rico Swazi
Active member
Potatoes are a great crop for container no tills also. Endo myccorhizal . I grow them in rotation with peas when not growing cannabis. We prefer new potatoes over larger ones. They seem to taste better and are certainly more tender. I prefer yukon and fingerling while the wife loves her baby reds.
reds in no till, stolons everywhere , with the exception of sly
the container next to it gave these up last month in July on the 4th. I have one more container of reds to harvest in a couple weeks
speaking of clay, the bioswale was not completely effective at providing drainage. Still had problems with standing water. Had to dig a trench and put in 4 inch perf. to do it right. You can see the difference in color and texture of the soil at only a foot in depth. Hard as a rock when dry.
Hooglies are a good fit with this native soil of mine.
carbon +clay= CEC
reds in no till, stolons everywhere , with the exception of sly
the container next to it gave these up last month in July on the 4th. I have one more container of reds to harvest in a couple weeks
speaking of clay, the bioswale was not completely effective at providing drainage. Still had problems with standing water. Had to dig a trench and put in 4 inch perf. to do it right. You can see the difference in color and texture of the soil at only a foot in depth. Hard as a rock when dry.
Hooglies are a good fit with this native soil of mine.
carbon +clay= CEC
40; I am a lover of yams.
Rico; when I become homeless, look for the old bus parked in your yard.
Rico; when I become homeless, look for the old bus parked in your yard.
A day of success
A day of success
Two days ago my buddy spotted what he thought I had described as a rove beetle in the front area. Sure enough looks like one.
I'm currently trying to upload a video from my phone, which I'll link to later.
So a short time after the rove beetle I received delivery of a 25 caliber firearm. It runs on compressed air and possession circumvents the licensing laws. They are available up to 50 caliber. Most amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1E0hzi-yvU
A day of success
Two days ago my buddy spotted what he thought I had described as a rove beetle in the front area. Sure enough looks like one.
I'm currently trying to upload a video from my phone, which I'll link to later.
So a short time after the rove beetle I received delivery of a 25 caliber firearm. It runs on compressed air and possession circumvents the licensing laws. They are available up to 50 caliber. Most amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1E0hzi-yvU
rove beetle video
rove beetle video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNZWVxgKE-8&lc=Ugx8et85V7Ee7ePbyRp4AaABAg
rove beetle video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNZWVxgKE-8&lc=Ugx8et85V7Ee7ePbyRp4AaABAg
St. Phatty
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