Boo’s Perpetual Grow Journal

[Trala]

Omg that plant is just beautiful

Great job Boobird!

#girlpower

 

[BooWho2]

Happy Sunday all! I’ve got a quickly question….I’ve found a few little caterpillars on the leaves of DQ and PUDC. I have BT (I think) but is it okay to spray on these beauties in full flower? Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[InTheShed]

Yes, but not at high noon! First thing in the morning before the sun is blazing would be best.

And of course, bud wash at harvest.

 

[BooWho2]

Yes, but not at high noon! First thing in the morning before the sun is blazing would be best.

And of course, bud wash at harvest.

Thanks so much Shed. Definitely a bud wash for the ladies at harvest! Is evening okay as long as there is no blazing sun on them? How often do you think I should spray them?

 

[InTheShed]

I'd be concerned about the flowers staying damp overnight, so mornings would be better unless you're a late sleeper!

"You can spray your plants every 7-10 days, for as long as your insect problem persists. In its mixed state, BT will only last for a few days, so only mix as much as you need."
Source

 

[BooWho2]

I'd be concerned about the flowers staying damp overnight, so mornings would be better unless you're a late sleeper!

"You can spray your plants every 7-10 days, for as long as your insect problem persists. In its mixed state, BT will only last for a few days, so only mix as much as you need."
Source

That makes sense to spray in the morning….although I do enjoy sleeping in. I shall do it first thing tomorrow! Thanks again!

 

[Carmen Ray]

That makes sense to spray in the morning….although I do enjoy sleeping in. I shall do it first thing tomorrow! Thanks again!

Sorry about the caterpillars Boo, but you will get them quickly with the BT

 

[StoneOtter]

 

[Carcass]

Sorry about the caterpillars, Boo!
The BT should take care of them, though- I had a cheese plant outside that got caterpillars real bad, I sprayed bt on it every other morning- that's a lot more often than Safers recommends, but it didn't hurt the plant at all. I don't always wash the buds, but I did on that one...
Good luck annihilating those little bastards!

 

[Fredwak]

Hey Boo, Real beauties those two!
Good luck offing those crawling sumbitches!
Stay stoneder

 

[BooWho2]

Sorry about the caterpillars, Boo!
The BT should take care of them, though- I had a cheese plant outside that got caterpillars real bad, I sprayed bt on it every other morning- that's a lot more often than Safers recommends, but it didn't hurt the plant at all. I don't always wash the buds, but I did on that one...
Good luck annihilating those little bastards!

Darn. I wish I’d seen this sooner. I’ve been waiting for 5 days to spray again when I really want to spray again! First thing in the morning it is! I am also using the Safers BT product and it seems to be working…been finding a lot of dead little caterpillars, but also a few large ones around the area of the plants. The birds have been helping themselves too! While we are here, how about some pics? Here is Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

She has really started to file out in the last week or so. She’s the thirsty one of the pair too, 2 gallons per day in all this hot weather. Supposed to cool down in the next week so that will be helpful. Here is Dream Queen.

I think I’ve mentioned how in love I am with Dream Queen, right? Yeahhh. She’s gorgeous. They both are really starting to smell lovely in a loud way. I think they both look like 4 more weeks will take them to the end. Holding my breath until that happens.. Thanks for looking!

 

[Grand Daddy Black]

Those are some big, healthy plants Boo. And size matters!

 

[StoneOtter]

Wow Boo those have developed extra well! I don't think my outdoor ladies will be that buddie for another week or two! Sweet!

 

[BooWho2]

Those are some big, healthy plants Boo. And size matters!

Thanks GDB! They are biggies for sure. All I’ve done is top them once since they both have very nice node separation (imo).

Wow Boo those have developed extra well! I don't think my outdoor ladies will be that buddie for another week or two! Sweet!

Thanks StoneOtter! Yeah, these ladies started showing flower in early July - which seems to be normal for me in Central VA. They both got doused really well with the Safers BT this morning so that keeps the at bay!

 

[Carcass]

Damn, Boo- those ladies are really loving that Va. weather!

look like 4 more weeks will take them to the end.

I can't wait to see 'em in a month- going to be 2 huge harvests!

As the buds develop, keep a real close lookout for random grey spots on the buds, or sugar leaves that seem to be dying for no reason- this can mean that a caterpillar is eating the bud from the inside out.
The good news is, if you catch it early,before it starts to rot, (the caterpillar poo causes the rot) you can remove the caterpillar, and the dead stuff, without losing the whole bud.
And a bud with a bald spot the middle is better than no bud at all...

Hopefully, spraying the BT now will prevent this from happening, but you should still watch the buds pretty closely...

 

[InTheShed]

You've got some amazing spears on both plants, so I'm predicting some serious flop come the end of September. The sizier they are the further they fall!

 

[Trala]

All hail to the Grow Queen

That Dream Queen is Septembers Plant of the Month, just sayin. She can be Miss Spring

 

[BooWho2]

I sprayed those ladies from top to bottom today - even gave myself a blister!

Hopefully, spraying the BT now will prevent this from happening, but you should still watch the buds pretty closely...

Yeah…I feel like I may be a little late to the game. I hope not, but I plan to be tenacious!

As the buds develop, keep a real close lookout for random grey spots on the buds, or sugar leaves that seem to be dying for no reason- this can mean that a caterpillar is eating the bud from the inside out.

I’ve been there, done that thinking it was just budrot and then grossed out when I found a gooey caterpillar thingy in there. I’ve been squishing the live ones and am so grossed out by it but….a girl gotta do what a girl gotta do for her plants! And also congrats on that PhotM win! She was just gorgeous!

You've got some amazing spears on both plants, so I'm predicting some serious flop come the end of September.

OMG. They are both really going to town! But, I KNOW it ain’t over til it’s over and you’ve been there from the beginning of my outdoor grows….I think I’m due for a good outdoor harvest!

That Dream Queen is Septembers Plant of the Month, just sayin. She can be Miss Spring

Ooooh. I need to get her a bathing suit for the competition, or maybe a gown?

 

[Stunger]

Looking great Boo!

 

[StoneOtter]