ok everyone, on September 11th 2006 if we all plant our seeds on this day , we will have a very nice christmas. thats 3 weeks of vegging , 9 weeks of flowering, 1 week of drying and 2 weeks of curing. damn that is strange to start on 9/11.
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ok everyone, on September 11th 2006 if we all plant our seeds on this day , we will have a very nice christmas. thats 3 weeks of vegging , 9 weeks of flowering, 1 week of drying and 2 weeks of curing. damn that is strange to start on 9/11.
For sure, the CIA is on to you by now...Quote:
Originally Posted by mobay
LOL!!!!
Sounds good man... really... I like the idea....
I'm going to see your schedule, but I need 60 days of vegging for my SCRoG....
NICE xMAS!!!
I'm in, just got a few blueberry, bubblegum, and BC seeds!
I think it has the togetherness that Christmas is supposed to be about. Whether it is in body or spirit people will be brought together to share a commonality, the love of relaxation huh.
I know I'm gonna try to do that too, but hopefully i can find a decent seedbank and gather the necessary funds (man children are expensive :) but i love her to death) to purchase some quality seeds for some good smoke.
great idea though mobay. on many different levels.
Dion
That's a good idea, but what strain to grow?
I think i'll get Super Skunk or Big Bud
I'd try it too, but I live in the mountains and use the cold weather from December, 15th. on to finish the grow before warmer weather starts up.
Good luck everyone, work hard and come out kicking butt :thumbsup:
I plant my outdoor veggie garden religously by the Farmers Almanac, call me crazy, I use witchcraft, or whatever. But I do honestly believe it makes a difference. On September 11, 2006 we will be in a period where the moon is waning. And here is the take on that.
"As a general rule of thumb when the Moon is waxing, plants develop leaves and above ground systems, when it is waning plants develop their root systems. Planting leafy crops such as cannabis that grow above ground are best sown at waxing moon and those that will require strong root systems or grow below ground should be sown after full moon, in the waning phase."
That is a quote from this site http://greenmanspage.com/guides/.
Lets tweak the formula out til we got perfection, who knows, if nobody has followed or compiled data based on what phase they germinated, flowered, etc......do we really know if it makes a difference ? I will be once I get my grow going. Stand by, details to follow soon.
My ole lady seems to be hornier on a full moon, is that just coincidence ? LOL LOL:D
Have a great Sunday all,
b0nger
I started my first grow, 9-11-05. I enjoyed the best weed I ever had, christmas 2005. Do your shopping now!Quote:
Originally Posted by mobay
semptember here we come.Excellent idea bro.i will go for that ,i will be doing nebula ,big bud andwr crossed with the jamician strain. lookin forward to it.come on all get ready and we can all do our journals staring the same day and all enjoy our smoke at xmas.good idea bro i may even try some thin else and i will be going hydro for the first time so i will need your help.the postman
Everybody who starts a grow on Sept, 11th should post flowering pics all in obe forum as well.
I have mites to battle first. :(
They went from the plant I chopped to my other ladies in flowering. Ordering predator mites tomorrow. I'll have enough time. No problem.
ouch grim that hurts..
well i just did some shopping and I am after all gonna be having a very merry christmas.
Dion
ok everyone postmandave came up with a excellent idea. he is gonna ask the mods if we can have a grow contest starting 9/11/05. and the winner of the contest will be named grower of the year. make it an annual thing here. this could something big here on the forums, being named grower of the year, with bragging rights. it would be a excellent christmas gift for the winner. postman will give you more info now.
That's such a great idea! I'd join just for the hell of it ;)
Im just banging some rules around before i approach zandor or del , it could be fun like somthing to look forward to . no scrog or lst just a natural grow have catogeries like cfl ,hydro, soil, somthing along those lines. and if the mods could judge our grows by our journals, all would have to be ready to start on sep 11 . any body else that thinks they could add any ideas hear let get our heads together and have some fun for xmas.the postman.
ps any mods looking in and think we could make this work go on add you 10 cents. thanks.
this way we can see the different types of seeds that are out there being grown with care. like i can see how someone elses plants look like instead of looking at the seedbanks pics.
if this idea of the postmans go through, you may as well hand the crown to me :D :D :D
so you can hand it to me lol. SERIOUSLY there are some top quality growers on this site. lets all show what we can do . the postman
come on old school growers , dont let the newbs come in here and show us up. and for the growers before my time , watch out iam on a warpath, to be king.
Lol thats hillarious.Quote:
Originally Posted by turtle420
Right before you grow out of control and get busted by nosy cops :).Quote:
Originally Posted by mobay
ive posted in the feed back sectoin to ask the mods . so just waitin on feedback now. come on guys and gals let your ideas fly.the postman.
I think everybody lost already...Quote:
Originally Posted by mobay
LOL!!!
Just pulling your chains dude... :D
damn that white russian set me back 1 year, lol
Sept 11th is dead in the middle of a waning moon. Thats not a good time to plant anything that grows above ground such as mj, tomato's, lettuce, etc. You can read about here. http://www.mellowgold.com/grow/mjbot...nabotany4.html. If you wait til Spetember 22nd after 11:45 AM EST it would be much better time. And be sure to plant before October 6th.
b0nger
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Originally Posted by bongerstonerd00d
Indoors, I play God.
You can play Batman for all I care. But if you think for one minute that the different gravitational forces the earth experiences every 28 days does not affect plants, animals, etc.........well, I dont know. Ask your local nursery if they plant by the moon phases. You might be suprised. I do not post wild ass suggestions here, I do read about things before offering info that may give us an edge that nobody has explored yet.
Do you have any data compiled to prove me differently? If so, I would more than happy to review it and admit paying attention to moon phases is utter bullshit. Suprisingly, all I can find on the www is articles that say it is very important. PLants germinate better at certain times, take water, eat nutes, and you should graft, take cuttings, etc. And it all happens every 28 days.
Even certain months are better to plant in than others. Some are considered fertile months, some are not. And no, I dont practice witchcraft or think I am the devil, or even play one for that matter even though I do stay at Holiday Inn Express occasionally.
Only thing I can think of is you can control the specific gravity on the inside of your house ? NASA is looking for people like you:D
b0nger
t5his is new to me . but thanks its sure a intresting avenue to explore. i havent read or heard about this sort of considoratoin of the moon cycles in growing before but hey im opened to any thing that helps our lovely hobby more intresting. so im of to have a read , thanks again for your input you made a mad stoned lunatic deeply exited. im off . ps and stoned dont tell no one lol. the postman.
Bonger - I looked a bit further into this and though some sites and agricultural experts weren't sure of the valid results, some of the articles said there was an effect and some stated there was no effect but the results vary..
then I found this article at weedfarmer.com:
The Phases of the Moon
Superior Cannabis gardens are what gardeners want for their efforts, and planting by the phases of the Moon makes this possible. Seeds germinate faster. Plants are hardier and more disease-resistant. They blossom sooner and bear more fruit. Just as importantly, they better resist the stress of harsh weather, drought and insect infestation. Naturally, good gardening techniques must still be adhered to. Gardens need be watered, pruned, mulched, hoed, weeded and fertilized. If you have an outside or in side cannabis garden, paying attention to the Moon phases may be the easiest part of your cannabis gardening experience but the one with the biggest rewards.
Gardening by the moon phases is all a matter of timing. Since we are able to anticipate the phases, we can plan ahead and maximize the connection between the solar system and biological cycles to gain optimum results in the cannabis garden.
The Moon symbolizes emotions, instincts, habits and routine. It describes the ways in which we feel most nurtured and secure. The Moon also reflects the public mood as it changes signs every two to two and half days.
Cycles of the Moon The Moon travels monthly through each of the 12 signs of the Zodiac, staying approximately 2 and a half days in each sign. As it does so it forms an angular relationship with the Sun that we call a Phase of the Moon. Phase actually means the angle between Moon, Earth and Sun. Moon orbits the Earth and the Earth orbits the Sun. It is the Earth's orbit that defines the ecliptic which is divided symbolically into the Zodiac.
First of all, phases occur in two stages - Waxing and Waning. The Moon is Waxing - growing - during these phases: New Moon | Crescent Moon | First quarter Moon | Gibbous Moon
It is Waning - shrinking - during these phases: Full Moon | Disseminating | Second Quarter | Balsamic
As a general rule of thumb when the Moon is waxing, plants develop leaves and above ground systems, when it is waning plants develop their root systems. Planting leafy crops such as cannabis that grow above ground are best sown at waxing moon and those that will require strong root systems or grow below ground should be sown after full moon, in the waning phase.
We can now divide these phases into four quarters.
New Moon to First quarter
First quarter to Full Moon
Waxing Full Moon to Second quarter
Second quarter to New Moon again. - Waning
These 4 phases can be useful to apply the rule of thumb Plant | Feed Harvest|Destroy If you get these 4 main quarters fixed, you will go a long way to understanding cycles.
The 4 intermediate phases also form a quaternary of activity.
Crescent
Gibbous
Disseminating
Balsamic
Crescent moon phase is when the best germination occurs and is a good time for thinning out seedlings to give room for the rapid growth that occurs at the next phase. Gibbous moon phase is when there is a greater uptake of nutrients from the soil, and swelling of fruits. Disseminating moon is an excellent time for seed setting and ripening. Balsamic phase is the best time for destroying weeds, pruning trees, and all preparation for the next cycle.
It is important to note that you should not do any gardening task at the exact time of a phase. Wait a few hours. Each of the exact phase positions marks a critical time as the moon makes a shift from one phase to the next.
Because the Sun stays in a sign for a full month there are some months that are better for certain gardening tasks than others. Interfacing the Sun cycle and the Moon's cycle takes a little skill but is not 1 difficult once you apply the logic.
If the Sun is in a 'fertile' sign for a month, then you should take advantage of that month to do some gardening - naturally the best results occur when the Moon is also is a fertile sign and the correct phase with the Sun. The best days for doing specific tasks will depend on the Moon's sign. To synthesize the phase with the sign is important in planting. There is no point in planting at the correct phase, if the Moon is in an incompatible sign - one which might damage or inhibit growth.
Remember the Sun stays in a sign for approximately a month, the Moon passes through all 12 signs in a month, so stays in a sign for approximately 2 and a half days. A new moon always occurs when the Sun and Moon are in the same sign. A full moon occurs when the Moon is in the opposite sign to the Sun.
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So I appreciate you bringing this to my attention as now I can do more research on the subject. :D
fuck all that shit, if we were to start this on sept.22, the holidays would be over. does that shit apply to you getting your girl knocked up to? cause iam trying to germinate my seed in her on that date.
I was raised a farmboy out in BFE Applachia, and you planted nothing unless the Farmers Almanac told ya it was ok. If you plant onion sets the wrong days of the month they will be on top of the ground the next morning, and thats a fact.
I read the website you pasted from as well as many others prior to stating my opinion. Irregardless of what is said, the majority agree that the phases of the moon, certain months, etc all affect the lives of plants, people, animals.
I dont know of anything that has never been set in stone. There are always naysayers. Thats what makes life so much fun. All I do know is maybe there is "one" angle that has not been that closely explored. So, since we are a group, lets try to compile some data and determine if its horseshit, or if a fact. I am willing to do so, and I will be the first to share my results. No need to bust my fuckin nuts over this. And if you think it is a crazy idea, dont mess with it. Your grow is exaclty that. "Yours", what you do, or do not do, doesn't matter as long as you are satisfied.
I mean, what could be any easier. It seems as if everyone plans their grows anyways. So you take a quick glance at the upcomming moon phases, pick your month, day, etc and proceed. Seems simple enough to me if it proves to increase yield, potency, naturally eliminate pest troubles, yada yada yada......................
I've never paid that much attention to such plants as dandelions, etc, but you can bet your ass when I see them sprouting like crazy now that I will be checking the moon phase to see where it is at. They are a weed, and that is all we are trying to cultivate.
They refer to people becomming "lunatics" on a full moon a bunch of shit also. Ask any cop or bartender you know if it is true or not. Domestic violence, assult, D.U.I arrests all increase noticeably on a full moon. Coincidence or fact ? And there is data compiled to prove that, lots of it.
Here is what I intend to do:
Start germinating one seed at the beginning of a waxing moon, one in the middle, one near the end. Repeat same process for the 14 days of the waning moon. Number each sample, and see which ones fare the best. Could it just be the seeds, maybe. Could it might be just "whatever", maybe that also. But if I do this for 15-20 grows, I am betting I can establish a pattern. Maybe I wont since using hydro, and if thats the case, I can say fuck the moon. If not, and I can tell you for a fact that the seed planted in mid-waxing stage of every single test yielded minimum of another ounce, seemed much healthier, more trichs, etc, you would not be interested ?
b0nger
P.S. Mobay, you plant right after August 22, 21:23 (9:23 PM EST), and you are fine. X_Mas will come a little early for you. I am not sure why you would not be interested in something that might produce an extra 3-4 buds per plant, or possibly more, who knows. I thought we were here to share our ideas if anyone had one that may be beneficial to all.
Interesting sites all over the www to read about moon phases and their effects. Enjoy your reading. Who knows, maybe we might stumble across something. Running out is a bitch, I remember those days.....lol (its been 12 years ago). But I am retiring very soon, and I shall have no worries about drug tests any longer:rasta: So if we can avoid buying shit weed from some punk because we planted on the correct day, hell, I am all for it.
Maybe since we try to recreate the outdoors in our houses it may mean little. And, I dont know about the U.K, but here in the U.S. gravity works the same inside as it does outside.......lol I am a gambler, and my bets are on the moon phases do matter.
I would assume all keep some type of written log on each grow, this is just one more stat to add to your log.
When I read that adding menustratation juice to your water was beneficial I wondered who in the hell found that out, and how.....lol lol lol lol:D :D
l8er,
b0nger
Mobay I like your idea. A big Xmas Party. Just figure when to start and I'm there.
As for the moon phases. I used to work for old farm peeps that had a garden every year. (big too ). We built houses . Anyway, they wouldn't plant or cut the nuts off a hog if the moon phase was wrong. I have seen a hog bleed to death because he was cut at the wrong time. Trouble with cows giving birth at wrong time. I myself have seen the moon in action . I had my hands operated on and 1 was when the moon sign was in the lower part of the body, below waste. I didn't have to take one pain pill. The other hand was done during the moon phase in the head. I thought I was going to die, it would not stop hurting. So if anyone has surgury coming up get an almanac and make shure the sign is below the waste and you will heal faster and with less pain.
Maybe why some times germ and cloning takes longer or doesn't do well. However inside you have to keep a schedual...
Mobay, I'm ready for the show us you XMAS bud and setup a time to light a big one.
postman bro you make the call on the date you want everyone to start the christmas grow
So what's the news?
I havent checked the feedback section yet, but I think we should have an award for the Hydro growers, Soil, Closet, and Outdoors. Id be willing to take part in the Soil and Closet sections... and Ive also devised my new way of growing, which I call 'Hoil'. Hopefully Ill make it myself and then put the pics up of it and say how it works in one of my growdiarys.
And no, Im not saying what it is yet.
Sorry people ive been of line for a day or 2 im up for suggestion.i would want to have the grows finished for xmas .Anyway im still waiting for the mods to say what they think .sorry mobay been trying to catch you bro. later. Anyone else any ideas about start times.the postman.
it doesnt matter when we start as long as we have a better christmas this year, than last year.
im up for this i would love to have a good arvest in time to smoke for xmas
cheers all :)
VOTE ON A DATE EVERYONE.
It's up to you guys,
However, decide soon! I'm planning on starting a new grow in a few days and I need to plan accordingly. :D
Why don't y'all pay any attention to what I posted? You are asking Postman for the date, and I provided the info to begin with....lol :dance: (No offense Postman intended, nor implied)
If you simply look up the different moon phases, understand when it changes from waxing to waning, you would be doing yourself a favor.
For your X_Mas grow you need to plant or germinate on August 26th or 27th. I know it is not 9/11. 9/11 is a shit day. But, the forces on the earth do not care.
5-6 days after the new moon is the time you are "hot" to plant or germinate. Check the calendar here http://www.almanac.com/astrology/
b0nger