Low Desert Cultivation

[k33ftr33z]

Greetings ICmag Readers, it's been a long time since my infamous "Defoliation" thread. I've been busy developing a desert outdoor facility. Those of you who live in the hottest regions will appreciate the support. Many people assume cannabis will not tolerate the intense heat of the low deserts of the Southwest. Follow along as there are pics to reveal that cannabis will endure whatever the summer has to offer. This facility is located in the Mohave Desert at an elevation of 1900'. Last Monday it was 122 degrees. This area is also known to be very windy. Pics will be posted over the next couple of days. Its 5am and its time for the morning watering.

 

[cannabia]

subbed!!,

I've also found cannabis to LOVE high temps and uv, my findings have been that when its 100+, one of the biggest overlooked factors for plant health is root zone temps either for smart pot or plastic above ground containers.

shade them, insulate them, water twice a day (sized appropriately so it "dries out" between waterings), and plants will thrive in just about any enviroment!

VPD matters!

my new venture will take me the opposite direction growing in low rh, extreme cold... not looking forward to the learning curve but super stoked!!!

 

[k33ftr33z]

Recent Temps

Recent Temps

Here is the typical profile for this region.Only Death Valley and the lower colorado river get much hotter.

 

[MileHighGlass]

Great thread!!!

 

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[who dat is]

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[Swamp Thang]

Amazing picture of your setup, that. The surreal moonscape in the background is a sight to behold, and my hat is off to you for creating that fine oasis of super-healthy weed plants thriving out there in the desert badlands where only mad dogs and Englishmen would dare venture.

I'll be watching this grow unfold fer sure.

 

[resinryder]

These were LUI's grown through the summer until harvest in Las Vegas back in 2003-2004 time frame.
Pics are from my old gallery here on ic. If you want me to remove them just say the word.

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[Grapefruitroop]

In such hot condition do you have to water every day?
Do you prefer mornin or evening?

 

[k33ftr33z]

113 degrees

113 degrees

There has been two heat waves this summer so far over 110. These grow planters are easily constructed.

 

[k33ftr33z]

In such hot condition do you have to water every day?
Do you prefer mornin or evening?

Twice a day, now that its over 100 degrees regularly and plants are getting larger. Those 200 gallon planters start looking pretty small when these girls get over 5'. Addded an extra 10' coil of drip tube with 12" emitter spacing to keep the outer perimeter damp.

 

[Mendogrowing]

Great thread, sub'd

 

[Grapefruitroop]

WoW!!nice!

 

[HorseMouth]

Hello Fellow Desert Grower,

I've been growing in the central Oregon Desert for a few years and through many different weather patterns I have learned a few things.

True Diesel crosses (The lineage following the Super Skunk) absolutely crush in High Temps. The leaf structure and spacing of the internodes seem to let the sun penetrate, while letting the plant freely breathe. The final harvest is better most as I get good product at the lower levels.

Without a doubt, Light Dep or full season, I have had the most success with Diesel crosses in the hottest of summers.

Great Looking grow, seriously, I am looking up to you.

Peace

Think is a Sour Diesel from '11.

 

[resinryder]

curious, Whats the rh like in that heat?

109 deg and 8% humidity here yesterday, 102 deg and 13% humidity today

 

[20sackzack]

Wow that's amazing, really nice grow. Have you ever considered using a mulch? Obviously you are getting along just fine without it, but a layer of straw on top of your pots should save you some water and keep your roots a little cooler, no?

Killer job!

 

[k33ftr33z]

curious, Whats the rh like in that heat?

Yesterday peaked at 113 / 10% RH 4-5pm

 

[k33ftr33z]

Wow that's amazing, really nice grow. Have you ever considered using a mulch? Obviously you are getting along just fine without it, but a layer of straw on top of your pots should save you some water and keep your roots a little cooler, no?

Killer job!

I am considering mulch but its very windy here. Most of it would blow away without some way to hold it down.

 

[MileHighGlass]

I am considering mulch but its very windy here. Most of it would blow away without some way to hold it down.

Throwing down hay for mulch, and then a layer of breathable landscape fabric tied down to secure the mulch could work.

Just an idea.

 

[Monty Zoomer]

Cool! I live in SW high desert and started my first outdoor/greenhouse grow this spring.

I've killed a few seedlings, and have a few in the ground and containers. Best way to learn is just do it.

Problems here are not so much heat (mid-90s lately), but more low humidity and wind.