This will be my first auto grown in the ground. I've grown them successfully in 15-20 gallon pots. I've heard that in the ground they can grow huge. I very much doubt this but I'm keen to find out for myself.
I've prepared this large planting site 24 inches down and 6 feet across. Large amounts of peat, my own compost and seedmeal-based fertilizers are worked in. The native soil is Canby/Aurora Loam which is noted for it's broad mineral content, good drainage, and loamy texture. The downside is that it is heavy and will pack down hard over time but that should be mitigated by the enormous amounts of organic amendments.
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This little gal was started around June 3rd and it looks good but a bit slow as our June weather has been quite cool and wet even by our standards. The wire frame is for supporting a plastic sheet for nights and cold downpours until warmer weather arrives.
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The seed is from FastBuds and was started in a small pot. Today the root tips began showing at the drainage holes so I moved her from the cold frame greenhouse to the final growing site. The soil came out in one piece with as little root disruption as I could hope for.
The location is Canby, Oregon which is about half way between Portland and Salem. 46 degrees latitude. This grow is legal in the state of Oregon.
Now I sit back and pray for warmth and sunshine.
I've prepared this large planting site 24 inches down and 6 feet across. Large amounts of peat, my own compost and seedmeal-based fertilizers are worked in. The native soil is Canby/Aurora Loam which is noted for it's broad mineral content, good drainage, and loamy texture. The downside is that it is heavy and will pack down hard over time but that should be mitigated by the enormous amounts of organic amendments.
This little gal was started around June 3rd and it looks good but a bit slow as our June weather has been quite cool and wet even by our standards. The wire frame is for supporting a plastic sheet for nights and cold downpours until warmer weather arrives.
The seed is from FastBuds and was started in a small pot. Today the root tips began showing at the drainage holes so I moved her from the cold frame greenhouse to the final growing site. The soil came out in one piece with as little root disruption as I could hope for.
The location is Canby, Oregon which is about half way between Portland and Salem. 46 degrees latitude. This grow is legal in the state of Oregon.
Now I sit back and pray for warmth and sunshine.
