how to achive the 1lbs a plant?

[keeko]

since last harvest i have been thinking about how im going to improve 07 growing season. I plan on taking clones of K2, Neville Haze Hy....and maybe some others i have laying around. I also figured why have a bunch of plants to take care of when i could have only a couple really big plants, so my question is what is the best way to achieve atleast a pound a plant outdoors. I live in Texas so i have about 8 months of outdoor season.

keeko Reviewed by keeko on 11-30-2006. how to achive the 1lbs a plant? since last harvest i have been thinking about how im going to improve 07 growing season. I plan on taking clones of K2, Neville Haze Hy....and maybe some others i have laying around. I also figured why have a bunch of plants to take care of when i could have only a couple really big plants, so my question is what is the best way to achieve atleast a pound a plant outdoors. I live in Texas so i have about 8 months of outdoor season. Rating: 5

[Splifted]

Start the plants now indoors. Transplant after last frost(like march 1st in tx lol) straight into the ground. Prepare the soil now, like go dig it up and mix in all the good ammendments and fertilizer you plan on using. You can even mix some of that gel stuff that absorbs water that is designed to be mixed in soil to water house plants slowly to help keep some moisture since it doesn't rain a lot in tx. Post some pics. And most importantly, don't tell anyone where it is. :stoned:

[bud breath420]

And lots of sun!.

[doobage]

although there is no sure-fire way, there are a few principles
dig the holes not only deeep but WIDE.. wider holes = wider root system=wider stem and of course, stronger bigger buds. sun is also a big factor, as you live in texas this shouldn't be a huge problem, but you may want to consider high temps and drought, and it might be smart to mulch your soil or have some undergrowth around your hole to keep it from drying out too much in the texas sun (im from ny but i can imagine it gets a bit hot and dry eh?) another big thing is nitrogen content of the soil which can be achieved by commercial additives or compost, compost of course being cheaper. you should also look into organic ferts, theyre not all that expensive esp. if youre only using it on a couple plants. i like foxfarm brand but that's just my opinion. sorry for rambling but hope this helps! :thumbsup:

[stinkyattic]

you may want to consider high temps and drought, and it might be smart to mulch your soil or have some undergrowth around your hole to keep it from drying out too much in the texas sun :

Look up the instructions for planting shrubs.. how people make like a little basin around the eventual drip line of the plant, and then put mulch lightly in the basin.. every time it rains the water is trapped there and ONLY infiltrates to your root area instead of running off.

[keeko]

Splifted – thanks for the info, plants have been started indoors/clones taken and now im just waiting for them to finish flowering so I know exactly what I want to put outdoors. About how tall I should veg the clones before taking them outside? And do you know the name of the gel stuff, that would be very helpful for the heat here.

Budbreath420-gotta love that hot Texas sun

Doobage-Im thinking ill probably dig the holes 2.5-3.5feet deep and 5 feed wide, sheesh that’s going to be a disaster on my bad back(put a nice big crack in a vertabrate not to long ago) and yes in texas all the soil is dry and dead in the summer, would burlap sacks keep some moisture in?……I also use fox farm but im thinking about switching to all organics, if my wallet is fat enough. Thanks for the input

Stinkyattick- I never thought about doing that but I know I have seen it around all the nice houses, thank you ill have to try this.

[Splifted]

Splifted â?? thanks for the info, plants have been started indoors/clones taken and now im just waiting for them to finish flowering so I know exactly what I want to put outdoors. About how tall I should veg the clones before taking them outside? And do you know the name of the gel stuff, that would be very helpful for the heat here.

Link to those water crystals

Yep, gotta love Texas, we didn't get our first freeze until this morning and the growing season starts in like march. Lol, thats like a 9 month growing period, shit we could grow babies.

[keeko]

awsome thanks for the link, yea we got our first encounter with cold weather today, yesterday was about 80 degrees F, and this morning it was about 32-40F. Crazy texas weather

[kush07]

Your going to have to train your plants. I recommend LSTing. You'll get massive yeilds using this techique along with what others have said. Personally I think you'll have to upgrade your genetics as well. Neither one of the strains you listed are heavy yeilders. Go for some Chronic or Bubblegum from Serious Seeds. You'll have to have mix up all the right things now to get the soil teeming with all the good nutrients and microbes. Also look into Advanced Nutrients organic line to get the most out of your plants.

StinkyAttic - could you tell me more about this procedure you speak of?

Happy Toking :rasta:

[kindprincess]

you'll need a super big 15 ft. sativa.

i want one too, but, alas... no more room in the closet

love, kp