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[srhksr]

I just got my order in from seedbay today. my first outdoor grow will consist of:

1. 10 - Durban Poison

2. 10 - Hollands Hope

3. 10 - New Purple Power

4. 10 - NL47 (FREEBIE)

5. 5 - a mountain strain mix (FREEBIE)

6. 3 - Godbud x Dreamweaver (from an old purchase)

7. 3 - out of an outdoor mix FEM (from an old purchase)

8. 1 - Great White Shark FEM (from an old purchase)

If anyone is able to give me some info or tips/pointers for any strain of these would probably help me big time. And I would also like to know of any bug or pest prevention methods. I would like for this to run as smooth as possible, but will need much help for that to happen. I'm not starting the seeds for another month, so i have some time to research and learn from the wise people on these boards. Thanks:rastasmoke:

srhksr Reviewed by srhksr on 03-03-2007. !!!!!!!! I just got my order in from seedbay today. my first outdoor grow will consist of: 1. 10 - Durban Poison 2. 10 - Hollands Hope 3. 10 - New Purple Power 4. 10 - NL47 (FREEBIE) Rating: 5

[unclebob]

Hey there Srhksr,

Sounds like some really great choices there for a good variety of finished buds. The very best tip I can give you for your first outdoor run, is that finding the best planting spots, and thourough preparation of the planting beds / holes is without doubt the main key to getting good results. If you have not already done that part, I suggest getting on it right away like today. It always takes alot more time and effort than you would guess. You can not go out as one person and do it all in one day. If you have any specific questions, post them here and myself and others will try and answer as best we can.

The very best of luck to you...

bob

[srhksr]

Thanks bob. variety was the idea! and hopefully i get a good germ, female/male ratio. i am not 100% sure if bugs will be a huge problem but i think that is my main concern. i heard of something called liquid kelp that is basically a very mild soap comes in a spray bottle at most garden stores. anyone know about this?

[dbfr3sh]

where do u live in america? when r u planning on growing them outside? are u starting them indoors first?

[unclebob]

Hey

Bugs are not usually much of a problem outdoors. You may get a few leaves with holes in them, but that's usually about it and they do not hurt anything. These plants are not real susceptable to bugs outside. I had way more often problems with bugs years ago when I grew indoors. I guess it depends on exactly where you are at, but not much of a prob here in the SE US. No, I have not tried the kelp, but I can suggest Neem oil as a safe and natural insectacide, if you find you need to spray them. Neem also acts as a fundicide. A more common problem than bugs I hear is deer, but then again it would depend on where you are planting. I dont have much deer problems but many people say they do. Personally, I have always just spread out some peices of soap around my gardens for good measure, and I have never had much of a deer problem. I dont use any wire or fence or special repelants or anything. I plant all different types of flowers and vegies and no deer problems. We do have lots of deer around here too.

Anyway,

good luck and I hope you get to try all that variety

bob

[nitepharmer]

Not many growers are outdoors for a reason, it'a damned dangerous. Please be careful, growing fifty or so plants outside in the good ole US of A is only done by the very smart or the very stupid, I don't know you. I don't know which one you are. I know how to minimize risk, do you?

[nitepharmer]

that statement was a bit harsh, but understand, I'm just concerned

[unclebob]

Yes,I agree. I did not really notice the # of seeds. If you are planning on germinating and planting all of those this year, that's quite an ambitious plan for your first outdoor go around. If you have not done it yet, you will find that just preparing that many holes will take you about a half a lifetime if you do them right. Anyhooo - just a couple more suggestions:
Number 1 - be carefull. Dont put more than a couple or few in any one place. Spread out your risk and your potential benefit. Choose spots wisely. I've done this type of garden preparation and planting quite a few times, and I dont do anywhere near 50. Whatever you decide I hope you get the best possible results..:thumbsup:

bob

[srhksr]

I appreciate ur concern bob and nitepharmer. I am not going to be planting all of these seeds at once lol. im looking to have one female of each at the end of the season hopefully. if it doesnt happen it doesnt happen as i will be growing some indoors after the season ends. but thanks for the info on the bugs bob. and nitepharmer i didnt consider ur post harsh, actually i appreciate the personal input u have given me. has anybody heard of any special outdoor growing techniques? ive heard that if you veg a plant indoors til its about 5 feet tall. put it outdoors at the beginning of the outdoor season. but when u plant it, bury it so only 6 inches remain out of the dirt. and this will mainly turn into root beneath the surface and get you very very huge plants. just something i had heard from a friend. any input?

[bejay]

strain and growing conditions is really all that affects plant size and when planting you can plant slightly deeper like a few inches if needed such as up to the first set of leaves, but no you cant bury a 5 ft plant and leave 6 inches sticking out of the ground.