Just Another Crappy Day in Paradise Maui Grow Log

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Originally Posted by oldhaole

No slam intended to my friends on the Big Island. But that there be Maui homegrown....as good as anything grown on the BI.... both the coffee and pakalolo :wtf: (look, I gotta stand by my shit...I would expect no less from any of you) Bring on the flames. :(


And the tour is open weekdays, 9 to 5. Weekends, 9 to 1. Glad I could take you along. One day I hope to be able to give away free samples. :D

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No slam perceived.:cool:
Kona coffee is superb, but I'm also very fond of Columbian blends.


Next time you renew, bring some Maui coffee and we'll have a li'l "sip-off".
I'm bettin' that there's almost no difference, depending on elevation of course.
Mostly 'cause I can see Maui from here.
If there is a discernable difference, dat make me a happy 'zard.:thumbsup:
Den we blend, yah?!:cool:

Beeg kudos on da ladies, O. H..:greenthumb:
You got mad skills brah, I have much to learn from you!

Most people think it's easy to grow outdoors here.
I know betta'.
My outdoor attempts have all failed miserably.:(

And my indoor girls are all looking quite sad lately as well.
Slow, to no, transpiration, and generally unhealthy looking.

Guess I betta go talk to dem some more.
Dey normally tell ya where it hurts.
But, my girls no get specific, anymore, dey jus' yell "He'p us!"
<sigh>
So it goes.
Alo Ha,
Weeze

I am moving to Hawaii with my boyfriend soon and we are looking to grow there ourselves. We are focusing on Maui at this time because we're hopeful that the more postings for jobs that are on Craigslist, the more jobs are available there.

What do you think of this? Do you think this is a bad idea?

Dude, I'm real sorry to hear about your kids.... Hope they get well soon. If there is anything I can do to help, drop me a line. Am happy to share if needed.

Love to get together for a sip off. With this years crop I think a blend would be best. This years cup is way strong. Almost too strong to stand alone. Must be the drought. Not much shade this year.

This year seems to be comming together nicely...so far. But we both know how fast that can change. Don't pat me on the back until the year is done. Way too much can still blow up yet. I have yet to see a perfect year.

Ask your girls to grow big. Hope they listen to you. Good Luck.

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Originally Posted by ChawabaBuds

I am moving to Hawaii with my boyfriend soon and we are looking to grow there ourselves. We are focusing on Maui at this time because we're hopeful that the more postings for jobs that are on Craigslist, the more jobs are available there.

What do you think of this? Do you think this is a bad idea?

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Maui is a beautiful tropical island. A green pearl in a sea of blue. That is the face we show he world. It is also a one season, slow, incestious, rock in the middle of nowhere.

Agriculture is almost dead, construction is dead, and we rely on tourists to keep the lights on. Many must work two jobs to make ends meet. Kinda hard to enjoy the island if all you do on your days off is sleep.

Our unemploymet rate is 8+%. It is an Island. Getting a decent job is often a question of who you know, not what you know. And can you live on an island in the first place? Some can, some can't. Some need the seasons, some don't.

If the economy recovers we should be fine. If it doesn't we are screwed.

If you have a six month financial cushion try it for a month. Look for a job, shop at the local markets, and live for a while as a resident. See if it works for you. Then decide if you want to give it a shot.

Some come here on vacation and never leave. Others come for a lifetime and leave after a few months. As a rule if you can last here for three years, you're home.

As for growing, the big money was made long ago. Sure, you can grow all you can smoke if you set yourself up right. But it is now mostly legal and the risk premium is gone.

Only you can answer the question of good or bad idea.

Whatever you decide, Good Luck.

Well, I could MAYBE swing 6 or 7 months. Maybe. This depends on if I can find someone there who can tell me if there's a decent room for rent, or if I pick a place if it would be really stupid to rent in that area. I'm not sure how this works, the only time I've ever moved state I had an arrangement with a friend to rent the couch for $175 a month but now I have my boyfriend with me and need a whole room.

In any case, I wanted to share a little; I have 9 foot plants in California. I have a few pictures I'm putting up in a few minutes on my profile if possible. I used a special blend of fertalizers and the only small one is the one that should be small :-)

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Originally Posted by oldhaole

Dude, I'm real sorry to hear about your kids.... Hope they get well soon. If there is anything I can do to help, drop me a line. Am happy to share if needed.

Mighty kind of ya brah, but I'm good!
Got enough meds from my beginner's luck to keep me goin' as I sort this out.
I use as much technology as I can to counter my naturally black thumb.
So I guess it's time to pry my wallet open and spring for a new PH meter.

Love to get together for a sip off. With this years crop I think a blend would be best. This years cup is way strong. Almost too strong to stand alone. Must be the drought. Not much shade this year.

No problem, just roast to first crack.
I find that a lighter roast preserves the flavor and character of of the Kona beans.
Try it, I'll bet a farthing that you'll like it.:)

This year seems to be comming together nicely...so far. But we both know how fast that can change. Don't pat me on the back until the year is done. Way too much can still blow up yet. I have yet to see a perfect year.

WORD!

Ask your girls to grow big. Hope they listen to you. Good Luck.

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Mahalo!
I'll get a new PH meter an' check 'em for acid-eats feet.:D

Weeze

Another week in the trashcan of history.

Friday we had a nice rain. A nice soft rain. The kind I want. A slow soaker. Proud to report the frames did their jobs and everything is up and happy. Saw a few places that needed touching up, but nothing hit the ground. :thumbsup:

Since the plants were going to get wet anyway, I filled the backpack sprayer up with the stuff I use to kill the worms and WPM and nuked the whole garden. Another case of good luck. I made it real strong, and the rain washed it off for me. :thumbsup:

And the cherry on the top? While I wasn't looking the three lower regrows are starting to bud. :thumbsup:

Shit... that's three thumbs up. Too easy. Here are some young bud pics from today.

that's it for now

man your plants are beauttifulll. i've been watching your whole grow and you get those nice and fat before they are outside. im tryin my first grow outside and its going well. wish i had that hawaii heat though :thumbsup: keep it up bro!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

My friend i think i could hang with you all day chillin, drinking great home brew coffee and watching your babe's do there thing for many many days. Just reading your log i pick up a great personality in ya. Man thats something i could only think about, but still feels good. Your plants are something out of a High Times mag and to have a coffee tree. And il bet i could grow some killer bonsai too. But i would be one to miss the seasons as your description of living there was perfect. I guess i might get used to it as i cant even go out in winter here, but the humidity and i dont get along. Is it high there?

I cant believe you have those little stems keeping up that monster plant, that takes tons of knowledge to grow there, but you have made a great guide for someone who might try it.

Im in a rush, but have a lot more questions and comments so il be back later to blab. Thanks for the awesome show my friend, its amazing:thumbsup:


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