Update #10
@Waira
Photoperiod Strains:
High Society, Banana Piepaya, and Purple Afghan Kush. Its been a while since my last update -- I've been fighting weather and lately, borers. More on that later, but for now, a quick update on the 3 plants:
They are approximately 27 days into flower development. High Society will be my "contest" girl; she has the nicest development, and has been spared most of the damage from wind and borers. Here is High Society:
Here is Banana Piepaya:
And finally, Purple Afghan Kush:
The gals do have a beautiful view, but with it comes lots and lots of wind. We have been through some rough patches: hurricanes Elsa (July), Fred (August), Henri (August) and Ida (September). I carry the pots inside for each of these, but I can't predict the frequent gusts. If I let the pots dry even just a little, then all it takes is a 20-25 MPH gust to send them over. Once, I had them up on the stone wall, and wouldn't you know, winds from FRED hit me from behind and sent the plants over the wall and down 6 feet to the level below. I amazed at how well they've handled it. But next year I'm going to need lots more duct tape. Here's a peak at what I saw when I looked out my window yesterday:
If I do this again next year, I'll be creating some kind of "system" to secure the pots. Its a classic design contradiction, the pots need to be light enough for this old-fart to pick up and carry inside, and heavy enough to withstand occasional gale-force gusts.