Growing in the Ground

I'm a first time grower. In early May I started germinating my seeds and a few weeks later planted them in cups. At this point, I have transplanted them into the ground they've been in the ground for about 2 weeks. My plants are still only about 6" tall. I'm not sure how the soil is (there used to be grass but I ripped it up so I could plant). A few days ago I dug up 2 of the plants to add some extra compost to the hole to see if they'd grow more. I assume the awful northeast weather this summer with a lack of sunlight is contributing to such little growth.

Any more suggestions?

When can I expect a crop?

Is planting in the earth a bad idea? Should I move the plants into big buckets?

Thanks in advance!

Well planting in the ground isnt a bad idea idea but for a few reasons I prefer buckets. For one when you plant in the ground you want to make sure that the spot you pick will receive plentiful sunlight. I've chosen a spot that had sunlight and a few days later vegetation above it had grown and it was heavily shaded. At least in cups and buckets I can move it around if that ever happens.

Also its alot of animals where I live at so if I were to plant straight into the ground I would put wiring around the main stalk so they cant nibble it to the ground. To me buckets are more managable.. if you want to be discrete about it dig a hole and plant the bucket in the ground!

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Originally Posted by MDFinest

Well planting in the ground isnt a bad idea idea but for a few reasons I prefer buckets. For one when you plant in the ground you want to make sure that the spot you pick will receive plentiful sunlight. I've chosen a spot that had sunlight and a few days later vegetation above it had grown and it was heavily shaded. At least in cups and buckets I can move it around if that ever happens.

Also its alot of animals where I live at so if I were to plant straight into the ground I would put wiring around the main stalk so they cant nibble it to the ground. To me buckets are more managable.. if you want to be discrete about it dig a hole and plant the bucket in the ground!

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Great advise. Im new with only 3 grows, but i have em in pots and in the ground and my pots look great. The ones in the ground are getting ate up by bugs and the soapy water isnt helping. Plus i use a wheelchair and can get close to topping sites to create more buds while in pots. Next year im planting in all pots. And if need to il brake the bottems out and set them in desired places.

Not sure what kind of education you have in hortuculture or anything, but good fertile soil will be very dark, crumbly, look just rich. Soil can be sandy, clayish or a mix of any. Luckily where i come fertile soil is very accessible, I still add some MG though when I first plant them in the ground. This way the roots have some space because the soil could become compact.

Plus, I dont have to worry about nutes for a while and once the roots start to take off you will see growth accelerate after 2 weeks. Digging up your plants was not a good idea cause you just caused more stress and they were just getting adjusted to the ground. Now they have to start all over again.

Here's pics taken earlier today. They're 6-7 inches tall now. You'll see one plant has some chunks taken out of a leaf/it's a little yellow. Any idea what that's from?

updated pics. the biggest one is now 1.5 feet tall. Any idea when I'll be able to tell which ones are male? how bout when I can expect a crop?

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Originally Posted by bosox1789

updated pics. the biggest one is now 1.5 feet tall. Any idea when I'll be able to tell which ones are male? how bout when I can expect a crop?

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When the light is less and it gets darker you will see pre flowers. Im not seeing many where i live. Try to be cool, cuz it gets frustrating. You will get buds in Sep. or Oct. The longer they grow the better man:weedpoke::rasta::rasta: More BUDS:thumbsup: