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[Vader Haze]

OK OK Here is my Outdoor 2009 Thread.



Strains:

WHITE RHINO

HERIJUANA


I have some plants from clone already going and some clones coming up almost ready. Ive lost about 25 clones due to heat, watering, etc. (all my fault) But Im looking to go outdoors with about 25 -30 plants total. Proly 15-20 Rhino's and 5-10 Herijuana. We just had a frost this past Monday but that should be the last. Im going to try and get them in ground this weekend.

Im also Fowering out two mother plants at another location, and Im hoping this last White Rhino bean is a male so I can make some seeds. Its already sprouted and about 2" tall. You can see it in the pics. Altogether Im gonna have 3 spots + 1 for the male.


Plus I planted about 50 bag seeds already and am going to plant another 50 or so. It frosted after I planted them so the first ones probably didnt make it.


Im using a soil mix of peat, cow manure, Miracle Grow potting mix(I know I know $$$), perlite, & native soil. Ill also be top dressing with some lime. I have used this mix minus the lime and native soil with great results indoors. Money is tight right now, so I have to make due. I also have the entire line up of Fox Farm ferts. from my indoors set-up.


Im at about 40’ N, so I need to harvest by mid Oct.


Also, Most of my clones were made in rockwool, this last batch I used little cups of soil. Anyone clone in soil? How do you know when they've rooted and can come out of the Humidity tent?



This is my First Outdoor Grow. I appreciate any and all comments, feedback, and advice.

Here are some pics:

[that70sshow]

hmm, why you put the rockwool in dirt? im not sure if thats bad or not so i cant help you with that. other than that everything is looking good. that spot is sooo good man, your lucky to have a spot like that. wishing best of luck and a heavy harvest. ill be watching!

[Bitedown]

Nothing but space and opportunity.
Good luck with this, although it doesn't look like you'll need it.
I'll be watching!

[Vader Haze]

Originally Posted by that70sshow

hmm, why you put the rockwool in dirt? im not sure if thats bad or not so i cant help you with that. other than that everything is looking good. that spot is sooo good man, your lucky to have a spot like that. wishing best of luck and a heavy harvest. ill be watching!

Nah thats not the problem. Its OK to start your clones in Rockwool and movem to dirt. Ive been doin it with much success. My problems started when I ran out of rockwool and had to put my clones in dirt. They seem to take much longer. And Luck has nothing to do with having that spot. But thanks for reading and posting!

Originally Posted by Bitedown

Nothing but space and opportunity.
Good luck with this, although it doesn't look like you'll need it.
I'll be watching!

Agreed. I only wish I wouldnt have lost so many clones and would be coming out with at least 50. Next Year, next year.


Thanks for Reading!!!

[Loveshack420]

First off......nice grow site, love all the wide open space. Mothers are looking nice and healthy. The smaller clones have seen better days, they looked very stressed. I have had this problem before, and it is real easy to fix.
When I make my clones I keep them in a dome until they are rooted well. Does not matter weather you use the rockwool cubes or the peat plugs (what I use and prefer), as long as the clones are rooted real good.
Then I will start by opening the vents on the dome for a day or so, then next take the dome itself and upset it so that it does not set on the tray right, so that the clones start to get acclimated to life outside the dome. Then slowly day after day remove the dome a little more until you can take the lid off completely without damaging the delicate little girls. The process usually takes around 3-4 days.
Once my plants are ready to come out of the dome I put them in 4" diameter peat cups and water daily for around a week, still keeping them under the lights.
Then they are ready to come outside, and then they will really take off.
All my plants are started indoors, grown to 24"-36" tall, and then placed outside. This years grow is entirely from clones. Check out my grow.
I will be taking a new batch of clones tomorrow, probably 30 or more. I think you have inspired me to take pix of the process. I have several mothers that will be going outside in the next few weeks for their final show, and need to be trimmed back first.
Good luck on the grow!

Loveshack420

[Kevin53]

good stuff man...i cant wait to see a nice crop.

your mother plant is very nice too.

[Vader Haze]

Originally Posted by Loveshack420

. I have had this problem before, and it is real easy to fix.
When I make my clones I keep them in a dome until they are rooted well. Does not matter weather you use the rockwool cubes or the peat plugs (what I use and prefer), as long as the clones are rooted real good.
Then I will start by opening the vents on the dome for a day or so, then next take the dome itself and upset it so that it does not set on the tray right, so that the clones start to get acclimated to life outside the dome. Then slowly day after day remove the dome a little more until you can take the lid off completely without damaging the delicate little girls. The process usually takes around 3-4 days.

Loveshack420

Yeah Im aware of the whole transistion. The problem Im having is that their taking to long to root. And Im not sure how to tell when they do. Theyre in clear cups so of course if I see roots around the outside, But I need them to be ready SOON. Any thoughts on how to get them to root quicker?

Thanks for reading.

Originally Posted by Kevin53

good stuff man...i cant wait to see a nice crop.

your mother plant is very nice too.

Thanks man. Yeah the mothers will have tons of budsites. Ill be doing LST to get them all nice and strecthed out for max production.

[zPharoah]

Oh my, your plants are gonna get soo much sun in that spot. I envy you man, good luck boss.

[doughboy911]

Cant wait to see that herijuana bro...
Damn actually i cant wait to see some good outdoor white rhino also lol

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[Loveshack420]

Originally Posted by Vader Haze

Theyre in clear cups so of course if I see roots around the outside, But I need them to be ready SOON. Any thoughts on how to get them to root quicker?

Thanks for reading..

I wouldn't put them in cups until they have already rooted. I have heard to never use clear cups, something about the roots not supposed to see the light. There are several other post in this forum regarding clear cups.
To promote faster root growth put them on a "seedling heat mat". They run around $25 and they raise the temp of the rooting area by around 10-20 degrees above ambient room temperature. With one of these heat mats under the plants they root in around 10 days. They make a excellent enviroment for those delicate baby girls!
God luck man!

Loveshack420

[Vader Haze]

Originally Posted by zPharoah

Oh my, your plants are gonna get soo much sun in that spot. I envy you man, good luck boss.

Yes Yes. Thanks man!

Originally Posted by doughboy911

Cant wait to see that herijuana bro...
Damn actually i cant wait to see some good outdoor white rhino also lol

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Me either! Im really looking forward to the Herijuana!!! Its supposed to be so potent already and growing it outdoors Im sure will only make it better. They say the strongest pot is grown outdoors. .

But yeah Im also looking forward to some outdoor White Rhino. This year will be several different pheno's. But I have them marked. After this I will only be growing the best Pheno Clones. Much more trichs and SO pungent Dank. And Im hopefully doing a little breeding with that same pheno.

Originally Posted by Loveshack420

I wouldn't put them in cups until they have already rooted. I have heard to never use clear cups, something about the roots not supposed to see the light. There are several other post in this forum regarding clear cups.
To promote faster root growth put them on a "seedling heat mat". They run around $25 and they raise the temp of the rooting area by around 10-20 degrees above ambient room temperature. With one of these heat mats under the plants they root in around 10 days. They make a excellent enviroment for those delicate baby girls!
God luck man!

Loveshack420

I have duct tape around the cup to keep the light off the roots. I didnt have any more Rockwool so if I wanted to make clones I had to do it in cups with soil. I didnt put them in there afterwards. I appreciate the help, but again, the heat mat doesnt help me out right now. Theve already been in there for 2.5 weeks but I dont think theyve rooted yet, but Im not completekly sure.


Any Ideas as to how to tell when they've rooted in soil without being able to see them?

[Loveshack420]

Originally Posted by Vader Haze

Any Ideas as to how to tell when they've rooted in soil without being able to see them?

Pull on them lightly, if they are rooted they will be snug.
Really hope you can work this issue out, your spot looks outstanding, can't wait to see them mature !!
Loveshack420

[Loveshack420]

Morning Vader Haze...I just posted some pictures of a "Cloning session" on my journal, check it out. Hope it helps with yours.
Good luck.

Loveshack420

[Vader Haze]

Originally Posted by Loveshack420

Pull on them lightly, if they are rooted they will be snug.
Really hope you can work this issue out, your spot looks outstanding, can't wait to see them mature !!
Loveshack420

Morning Vader Haze...I just posted some pictures of a "Cloning session" on my journal, check it out. Hope it helps with yours.
Good luck.

Loveshack420

Yeah I dont really want to go yanking on them just yet I really want to get as many as possible out there.

I know how to clone. But Ill still swing by and check your thread.

[ThePeicemaker]

oh wow that is a killer spot! a huge woodland clearing! now thats what im talkin about!! my plants are from bagseed and are in polluted wetlands inhabited by really decrepid vegitation... bet you ten bucks you'll get better buds than i do lol! good luck... i look foreward to seeing more!