Outdoor Outdoor UK, first time - journal & ref

[Somerset]

Thanks Eek, those are kind words of encouragement. I heart auto flower network. Will keep you all posted!

 

[Somerset]

ABH day 29
AY day 23

A quick update - here they are growing happily facing the world as plants should: with the sun and rain on their faces and the wind in their leaves! They're putting on a bit of height although they're never going to be big. Leaves are larger than ever and seem pretty healthy all round.

 

[Wienerwoods]

I'd say they'll grow considerably larger during the upcoming weeks. They grow very differently outdoors.

Looking really healthy to me.

 

[Somerset]

We have pre-flowers! (on the Auto Yeti at least.) Did a little check last night and realised that there were some new 'bits' on my plants. I took this photo and then looked them up and 'think' they are pre-flowers. (Are they?) 25 days seems a little early but I'm not complaining, they'll do what they'll do. All of my Yetis have them, none of the (older) ABH have them although they don't look too far off. There seems to be some tight bud like growth happening in all the right places so I guess they're getting set and ready to move towards flowering, although I expect/hope they'll get a bit taller - they're only about 7-8" presently.

photo: AY day 25

 

[automan]

yep - thats the start of flowering there somerset! i am sure they will get bigger yet

 

[Somerset]

I'm so happy - look at my beauties stretch!
Blue Himalaya (front, left and middle) are day 33. Yeti (right and hiding at back) are day 27 and in decent pre flower.

As a first time ever grow, I'm chuffed to find that even autos respond like normal plants when grown in normal conditions outside here in UK. They don't seem to be as sensitive as people say in this situation (growing naturally) and even though they have a few thrips etc - that are brimming with life. It makes me realise that I'm def going to grow this way every year, so I've always got a stash that'll cost me less keep me in the garden more!

Is there anything I should be aware of or looking out for or doing at this stage please? I feel its just a case of sitting tight and keep and eye on them as they get on with things, but like I said - I've never grown any before at all so I think its worth asking!

 

[Banana]

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I'm so happy - look at my beauties stretch!
Blue Himalaya (front, left and middle) are day 33. Yeti (right and hiding at back) are day 27 and in decent pre flower.

As a first time ever grow, I'm chuffed to find that even autos respond like normal plants when grown in normal conditions outside here in UK. They don't seem to be as sensitive as people say in this situation (growing naturally) and even though they have a few thrips etc - that are brimming with life. It makes me realise that I'm def going to grow this way every year, so I've always got a stash that'll cost me less keep me in the garden more!

Is there anything I should be aware of or looking out for or doing at this stage please? I feel its just a case of sitting tight and keep and eye on them as they get on with things, but like I said - I've never grown any before at all so I think its worth asking!

Looking good Somerset.

they will be nibbled at by all sorts and your function is to manually check your leaves especially underneath to make sure there are no nests or real nasties attached. Also, relocate any ladybirds you find in your garden or anywhere else unto your babies. Ladybirds will eat many nasties and save you some work.

my 3 AutoMazars are going like mad outdoors. Must post new pictures. Got over baked on my BPK yesterday and got a case of the paranoid heebie jeebies and deleted all my photos from AFN.

I will certainly also be growing outdoors every year now. Can't believe how good my own stuff tastes. So clean and so intense.

 

[Dr Who]

I think if the timing is right, weather wise, then they do really well. Some do seem to tolerate poorer conditions better than others (mostly low temperatures I think), but later in the season they all seem go get going nicely. The later things get the worse mould issues become though, so the best of luck for a decent harvest when the time comes.

I seem to be finding that outdoors they do things at their own pace and in their own way to a much greater extent than they do under the very highly controlled conditions of indoor grows. Let's hope we are as impressed with our own final produce as Banana is.

 

[Somerset]

Dr Who - its interesting that you used the phrase 'poorer conditions'. I realise the conditions aren't ideal in UK, but as far as UK goes - they don't get a lot better! The day temps are about 23/24C and night temps are 12-14C, they get sun most days (although we have our fair share of cloud) so IMO, the conditions aren't ideal, but I would't describe them as poor either.

I realise I'm at the mercy of the weather and have come to learn that my real prob will be too much dampness in the air/soil and fear it could encourage fungal problems like botrytis and mildew etc at critical flowering time. Bummer is, I'm away during flowering and will return close to ripeness... so I'm trying to anticipate problems etc and do as much prevention as I can, but there is shit all I can do about the weather.

Is there anything else in terms of general care or maintenance (other than looking for pests - thanks Banana!) like leaf removal, tip pinching or whatever to ensure a better harvest?

 

[Banana]

Is there anything else in terms of general care or maintenance (other than looking for pests - thanks Banana!) like leaf removal, tip pinching or whatever to ensure a better harvest?

My understanding is that pinching tips is a no no where autos are concerned due to their predetermined lifespan. If I am wrong I am sure more experienced heads will correct me.

i fall on the never pull a leaf unless it's dead or diseased camp so my advice is biased. Leave leaves alone, your buds need them.