Outdoor High Altitude/Desert Outdoor Organic Grow – Five Indica, One Sativa

[cayennecuervo]

I'm subbed . and really curious to see how you do a desert grow! Have you considered water storing polymers?

Yes, I did consider water storing polymers for my containers, but it was just not cost efficient for the size of the containers - two need 40 cubic feet of soil, and two need 60 cubic feet soil. This spring I pulled the six year old potting soil/coco coir/compost mix, and there was a healthy population of worms in the rootballs. That let me know that the core of the soil is holding moisture all year long.
This week I replaced the soil mix in the containers with a locally made soil mix that contains pumice rock. I have heard good reviews from another gardener about this combination, so I am very hopeful.
Additionally, all of my pots and raised garden beds are attached to my automatic sprinkler system/dripper system. On hot days I have found the plants like about 2-3 waterings per day at the roots. I just program the box to water based on the weather.

 

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This is my first time growing autos. I am amazed at what breeders have done over the years, the science of these seeds is just down right awesome!!!

Honestly, I went with DP because so many people on this site seem to have good luck with them. I picked the Lime strain because your plant did so awesome outside.

Cool bud...yeah DP has treated myself and many, many other very well!! I wwas really quite impressed with the production and the smoke on the daiquiri!

Ok, I admit, I am very new to the whole "forum" thing - I got to figure out how to tag and everything else...

No worries bud! We all were new on the forums at one point in time!!

 

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Yes, I did consider water storing polymers for my containers, but it was just not cost efficient for the size of the containers - two need 40 cubic feet of soil, and two need 60 cubic feet soil. This spring I pulled the six year old potting soil/coco coir/compost mix, and there was a healthy population of worms in the rootballs. That let me know that the core of the soil is holding moisture all year long.
This week I replaced the soil mix in the containers with a locally made soil mix that contains pumice rock. I have heard good reviews from another gardener about this combination, so I am very hopeful.
Additionally, all of my pots and raised garden beds are attached to my automatic sprinkler system/dripper system. On hot days I have found the plants like about a 2-3 watering at the roots. I just program the box to water based on the weather.

Automatic sprinkler!! Thats awesome!! Vermiculite would also work well to retain moisture, and would be far cheaper.

 

[Need4Weed]

Yes, I did consider water storing polymers for my containers, but it was just not cost efficient for the size of the containers - two need 40 cubic feet of soil, and two need 60 cubic feet soil. This spring I pulled the six year old potting soil/coco coir/compost mix, and there was a healthy population of worms in the rootballs. That let me know that the core of the soil is holding moisture all year long.
This week I replaced the soil mix in the containers with a locally made soil mix that contains pumice rock. I have heard good reviews from another gardener about this combination, so I am very hopeful.
Additionally, all of my pots and raised garden beds are attached to my automatic sprinkler system/dripper system. On hot days I have found the plants like about a 2-3 watering at the roots. I just program the box to water based on the weather.

I purchased some last year before I learned there was 2 different types. I can't recall the exact details, but one starts breaking down after 4 months and I couldn't find out from the vendor what kind I got. We usually have enough rain, but I was trying to cut down on watering trips.

 

[cayennecuervo]

I purchased some last year before I learned there was 2 different types. I can't recall the exact details, but one starts breaking down after 4 months and I couldn't find out from the vendor what kind I got. We usually have enough rain, but I was trying to cut down on watering trips.

Good to know about the polymers because I have considered working some into some of my smaller flower pots. I will research that a bit more.

 

[Need4Weed]

Good to know about the polymers because I have considered working some into some of my smaller flower pots. I will research that a bit more.

I purchased 5lbs for less than $30 usd and I bet I have 99% of it left!

 

[cayennecuervo]

Automatic sprinkler!! Thats awesome!! Vermiculite would also work well to retain moisture and would be far cheaper.

There is no way I could pull off any of my plants, trees or lawn without my sprinklers/drippers being on a programmable timer. I admit it; I am a lazy gardener. I would much rather go for a hike than spending an hour watering plants by hand. However, I do quite a bit of dripper maintenance every spring, and every time my dog decides the bubbler makes a good chew toy. Daily watering is a big reason I do not have an indoor grow; it is a tremendous commitment to grow plants.

 

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There is no way I could pull off any of my plants, trees or lawn without my sprinklers/drippers being on a programmable timer. I admit it; I am a lazy gardener. I would much rather go for a hike than spending an hour watering plants by hand. However, I do quite a bit of dripper maintenance every spring, and every time my dog decides the bubbler makes a good chew toy. Daily watering is a big reason I do not have an indoor grow; it is a tremendous commitment to grow plants.

Sounds like somebody needs an ebb n flow or similar automatic watering indoor system!

 

[cayennecuervo]

Sounds like somebody needs an ebb n flow or similar automatic watering indoor system!

I see a new plant addiction in my future...

 

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I see a new plant addiction in my future...

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