Weedeater_ZA

On 9/6/2022 at 1:51 PM, maRAUjuana said:

Hi All

Newbie grower, long time smoker here that has siphoned off the forum's wisdom the last week or so. Just started my first ever grow last week, have big bud in grow bags with living soil outdoors.
Got some Freedom Farms premium classic and black strap molasses to feed the soil when the time comes, but would like some advice with what you knowledgeable folk would deem as the "essentials". For example, I am looking at Nutrigold's range of nutes, any good? What Soil PH meter is worth my while, how much should I worry about the "hardness" of my water and any other advise would be very welcome.

Looking forward to hearing from you guys.

Welcome!

Ok, first off sounds like you're in Jhb. If you're going organic, which it sounds like you have with the 'living soil', then use organic nutes and not salt based nutes like Nutrigold. Look at Bud Juice's range, BioBizz's range or B'Cuzz's range of organic nutes. A two part nute is usually best because it's simplest to use.

Don't waste money on a soil PH meter, get an all-in-one pen (EC/PH/PPM) and that will do everything you need. Buy once, cry once (they're not cheap). Then you'll need PH Down and PH Up to maintain a decent PH. A microbe solution like EM Pro Soil is great for additional microbials in your soil.

Look up 'pinching'/'topping' and how to do it. Some LST (Low Stress Training) will help your plant get better coverage and spread out wider.

Oh and get a quality pressure sprayer, like the Gardena one. Spray your plants once they get to about their 3rd/4th set of leaves with a good organic pesticide to keep the bugs off. Keep spraying regularly.

That's it! Simple as that

On 9/3/2022 at 10:10 AM, Ill_Evan said:

Indoors right? Most guys would say if you couldn't prevent the problem then just blast some Complete 350SC on the leaves and also do a soil drench with like a 100ml solution ASAP. Many others will also say don't do it, because it's poison. Personally, it's saved a previous grow from a bad aphid infestation, and I can still see straight, so ja. Only had to use it once. 

Indoors, yes. I haven't heard of 350SC, but I'll track it down. Will it leave a residue on the flowers?

On 9/3/2022 at 5:53 AM, Naughty.Psychonaut said:

I think biological control is your best bet right now. 

luckily aphids are on the menu for most predetors. 

Absolutely. Is there anywhere in S.A where we can buy live Ladybugs?

Hi Folks,

During a routine check tonight, I discovered some of my girls have Aphids on them. F%ck knows how they got in, but they are here.

Question: how do I get rid of these buggers in week 2 of flower? 

On 8/13/2022 at 6:41 PM, CoolJ said:

Has anyone used the Greenhouse Powder Feeding Bio Line? I won a starter kit recently and would like any advice or tips if anyone has used it. 

Stay lifted

I've only used their PK finishing nute, which seemed to work well. I can't speak for their Grow and Bloom nutes though. IMHO they're priced for the European/US market and too expensive in general.

Hey folks,

Just got one of these, 600w CMH 3000k SE lamps from HydroDepot and am really keen to see the difference, (if there is one) between CMH, HPS and LED.

Anyone using one?

On 8/12/2022 at 3:48 AM, Naughty.Psychonaut said:

welcome! 

 

Thank you! 

On 8/12/2022 at 10:24 AM, Ill_Evan said:

What kinda treats and tricks you have for us? 

Many... the bag is deep! 

1 hour ago, 420SA said:

Welcome aboard @Weedeater_ZA

Thank you Admin! Much appreciated.

Necro post, but it looks very much like a Crab Spider. They have the same characteristic yellow/green colouration.

Good afternoon good folk,

Another forum newbie introducing himself, old skool grower/smoker and forum newbie. "Hi!"

Have been a part of many other forums over the years, so I understand forum etiquette well. 

Have a blessed day folks!