Meesta's Grow

[MeestaFeesha]

I should have one by now..so far I've called them all "little ones". Gotta brainstorm! Haha

 

[MeestaFeesha]

You're correct in that train of thought, the female will bite the head off during mating I believe. I'm really happy with how it's turning out, I had thought I would have made more mistakes along the way!

 

[MeestaFeesha]

I'm getting giddy just watching here. Thought I'd share.

 

[alltatup]

Giddy is good. Cannabis loves human joy.

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Well yours are showing hairs sooner than mine here in So Or. I've been out at 6am before going to work putting Flora Nova bloom on my 2 autos that are stinking up full on blooming have maybe 3wks left on them, this will be last bloom feed rest will be straight H20&unsulverated molasses. I like to starve them but that's my way. My photos are fish/guano and kelp meal teas every other watering. I'm doing full out run off on all feed and waterings. No yellowing yet on bottom of plant leafs. Great growing Meesta

 

[MeestaFeesha]

BudGal, I wish you had a smart phone and could share! Haha. Fun being out around that time, little stinkier than the rest of the day 😋.

It's good to starve them during the final few weeks of flower, I plan on doing exactly the same..maybe nixing the other nutes and then using FF Bembe before going to straight H20 w/ molasses.

 

[MeestaFeesha]

Nutrients made difficult. Brought to you by Meesta's cat Nala.

 

[HappyDaze]

That's hilarious, Nala looks very content...always nice to have company in the garden.

 

[alltatup]

Magnificent guardcat of the garden.

 

[MeestaFeesha]

Couple of shots from this morning. It's starting to heat up in the afternoons, summer is actually here now I guess 🤷‍♂️. Time to invest in a misting fan, hit the high 80's yesterday.

Surprisingly, there's a fourth Mantis that has shown up. Found them last night on Strawberry Diesel, hunting another beneficial predator, a lacewing (which I haven't bought yet!).

WW#3, the most defoliated/trimmed of the bunch is progressing into flower at a faster pace than the others. Considering trimming a tiny bit more next week on the others. No fan leaves, just younger branches that will be trapped well inside the canopies.

 

[MeestaFeesha]

Dealing with the critters here. Mantids seem to be keeping things in check, I've noticed they're roaming the entire plants. Only the second time I've found a leaf like this. Whatever critter it is, it creates a web and folds the leaf in on itself for its larvae.

With the mantids getting larger, and the new batch not hatched, their food source will be changing over the coming weeks. Its getting hot, so I assume I'll be dealing with this more. My idea is purchasing 2-3x the normal ladybugs, as well as some neem oil. It appears the nursery I go to does not (want to?) order Lacewings. I assume they would have to create a larger order than simply me to turn a profit. Thankfully we live in a day and age anything can be found on the internet.

For those curious about lacewings, it's the larval stage that are "voracious eaters". Sorry about the poor quality photos, didn't check and had thought they looked better 🤦*♂️.

*Edit Addition*
Would you believe me if I did one google search and came up with "Leafroller"?

 

[MeestaFeesha]

Here's a find in the Japanese Maple.

 

[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.

 

[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.

 

[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

 

[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]

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]

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]

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]

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. :-}