Meesta's Grow

[MeestaFeesha]

First time using a delivery service since around 3-4 years ago, was the zkittlez purchase as well as one of those PAX Era thingies. These days I still prefer to avoid using them as costs are so high. If memory serves, the FF came from an older gentleman who comes to the area seasonally.

The FF was a little wet and fluffy way back when, I actually thought I had finished it! Found a few little nuggets in my pipe bag while in SF, gave it to my sister's neighbor/garden buddy. He commented saying it was great...I then found the remaining buds in my large glass jar as I rotated stocks. It's on the menu for me this afternoon, as I finished the ground up zkittlez last night.

[alltatup]

Meesta, did you use the delivery service for buds or seeds? Are you saying you've had the FF for 1.5 years? Is it still potent?

[MeestaFeesha]

Foliar fed my dahlias yesterday, the marks from leaf miner became clear as day. No other areas or plants affected. (Am I wrong in being a Tron fan and thinking a garden infested by leaf miners under blacklight could be a display?)... Anyways...There are two mantids (out of I don't know how many anymore) who have molted and are now a lighter green than the plants...their color is that of new growth, and they're sneaky buggers! It's looking like I'll find them once they, and the plants, are more mature.

Used a delivery service recently, wanted to compare Zkittlez to my Forbidden Fruit (FF is 1.5yr+ since bought locally)...well, this Zkittlez is not that great. Smell/Look A+, High B, taste, ehhh not there at all (for a strain known for it). I could probably save it for a while and give it a proper cure after rehumidifying a little and see. Gives me a taste of the massive undertaking I will have when I reach post harvest.

[MeestaFeesha]

Ha! Don't know about wizard, but I appreciate that! It's turned into my happy place.

[alltatup]

Oh wow, Meesta, I can really see how they've taken off over the past two weeks since you repotted, just in time for flowering!! They look so incredibly happy, lush, green and energetic; seriously, I can practically see them vibrating, you dig? I KNOW you are totally picking up on their energy, and they on yours and the cat's. All that incredible energy circulating among you, cat, plants, insects, all the other flora around. Super good vibes; I can feel the spirit of the place from your pictures. You are a wizard!!!

[MeestaFeesha]

One can only hope! And that is too true!

[MeestaFeesha]

Alrighty, watered all the ladies and took some fun pictures. More importantly actually photo'd my little ladies individually as they start their new cycle. Had meant to water yesterday evening, but they were still reaching for the stars so I let them dry out a little more. Choosing today to start watering before, and then finishing during the heat of the day. I normally prefer mornings or evenings, however with the heat and their black pots I don't want them to cook!

This morning and afternoon has been so active with life. There are birds actually going into the larger WW! I ended up scaring one out earlier! (WW#2)...which does help me recognize why I had to triage a woody branch that had not fully repaired itself from supercropping, and started wilting 😢. (WW#3)

Everything considered, things are wonderful here! All the ladies entering flower within a short time of each other should be fun. More exciting as the weeks will go by, I'm sure. Will be releasing the last round of ladybugs I have this evening, it seems as though the type of fly I had is much more scarce. As always, thank you all for stopping by or taking a peek at the happenings here!

🤘😎
-Meesta

[alltatup]

I think that leaf was trying to hug you. And the yellow jacket's lunch looks dee-lish!!! I think it's VERY AUSPICIOUS that she sat right down beside you!!! Nature's the best. :-}

[MeestaFeesha]

alltatup nice! I'll get the opportunity pull up a chair from the start! What I recently noticed, I wake up easier with that LED glow coming through the crack in the door! 🤷♂️ Therapeutic process in itself, before usage.

In other news, two interesting things I guess. One marijuana related.

When I water the little ladies I move them, in doing so I got a look at this leaf! It's formed a cone?!

Also, this yellow jacket landed on the couch next to me with a crane fly (mosquito hawk). Fun day so far! 🤘😎
-Meesta

[alltatup]

MeestaFeesha Starting it today, as a matter of fact. Still in the process of cleaning the grow boxes, but almost done, so I'm germinating come hell or high water.

Cultivating cannabis: I have this amazing energy growing in my house, which I love. After I harvested, there was a room full of bud, but there was an emptiness with no growing plants to go and see, so we are right back in the saddle again. Happy Sunday!

[MeestaFeesha]

It's great how enjoyable it all is, didn't expect to be having this much fun throughout the whole process! I can see how you're loving it and will be starting Grow 11 in the future!

[alltatup]

Simply put, an awesome garden, Meesta! Your cat's a very happy girl and clearly loves supervising your work.

i really like what you're doing with the beneficial critters!

[MeestaFeesha]

Well, unleashed two containers of ladybugs last night. A handful have stuck around in various areas, and there does not seem to be a prominent fly problem, nor have I seen any sign of leaf roller or other pest. Still have one more container for tomorrow night.

I did some defoliating on 'WW#1'. The goal of having a more breatheable under canopy and removing growth either too hidden or small. The sisters are farther along entering flower, and with what appears the younger ladies any day now.

It's been about ~90F today, I thoroughly enjoyed working on my Wonderful White Widow Woman in the sun and am now beat (the smoking and beers after lunch have nothing to do with it). These are the "few" pictures I took in whatever order they were uploaded. For those who stop by, I appreciate you 🤘😎. Happy Saturday and growing y'all.
-Meesta

[MeestaFeesha]

Pretty sure they're rotating into the plants from the surrounding area/trees. I'm very strangely excited, I'd like to introduce more beneficial predators and see how it goes.

Thinking about it, the mantids will most likely hunt down the leafrollers in their larvae form. If I can introduce the larvae of Lacewings as well as adults, I think I can create a beneficial ecosystem (given some of the adult Lacewings stick around). They too, along with ladybugs given the mantids hunger, will sustain each other.

[HappyDaze]

We've got leaf roller in our Aspens, but not a lot....I thought they were specific to the trees, but if they eat cannabis too, it's something I'll start watching my plants for.

Thanks for sharing and good luck managing the little phukers.