CactusReefer's AZ Desert Autos 2021

[Mdlroad]

That is very weird but cool!! Your girls are looking healthy! My pistols dried up waaaayy before my buds were even close to ready last grow. Guess that’s the dry heat.

Yep just gonna go by tricks. In the dry wind pistols not a good indicator fortunately I figured that out early

 

[HappyHippyBeads]

that shade structure looks tidy, effective, and well-built. I’d love to copy it

Online plans or design it yourself?

 

[Cactusreefer]

Hey, thanks! DIY at its finest haha
Frame was made from 2x2. In colder months, it was wrapped with 6 mil opaque painters plastic. Now its just light shade screen. $30

 

[Cactusreefer]

Mornin! Little weekend update. Day 44 since germ, day 17 of flower. Had some weather on Monday...little rain but a summer style gust front came thru from the storms over the mountains. Almost folded all of my plants over. I may have freaked out lol No issues tho, other than some burnt pistils on the Samquanch. All ladies seem to be focused on flower The Toofless Alien is looking the farthest along, with some nice trichome development. Me likey frost
Ladies are fully tapped into the bottom super soil layer and are fine with plain water. Ive dripped some compost tea in the water can sometimes. Some sun grow photos from this morning...have a good weekend!

SAMSQUANCH OG X FORUM STOMPER

STRAWBERRY MANGO CRUMBLE

TOOFLESS ALIEN

SAMSQUANCH OG

 

[Tommboy1973]

Looking nice! Seem to be handling the recent heat very nicely. So the Coast of Maine Stonington soil is a water only soil mix? All amendments already mixed in?

 

[Tommboy1973]

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Looking nice! Seem to be handling the recent heat very nicely. So the Coast of Maine Stonington soil is a water only soil mix? All amendments already mixed in?

Ok so I just looked it up on Amazon and answered my own question, lol. Where did you get yours?

 

[Cactusreefer]

Amazon lol. It took awhile to get here. I will say its really nice stuff, but needs increased drainage IMO

 

[HappyHippyBeads]

Your ladies are looking lovely

 

[Mdlroad]

Mornin! Little weekend update. Day 44 since germ, day 17 of flower. Had some weather on Monday...little rain but a summer style gust front came thru from the storms over the mountains. Almost folded all of my plants over. I may have freaked out lol No issues tho, other than some burnt pistils on the Samquanch. All ladies seem to be focused on flower The Toofless Alien is looking the farthest along, with some nice trichome development. Me likey frost
Ladies are fully tapped into the bottom super soil layer and are fine with plain water. Ive dripped some compost tea in the water can sometimes. Some sun grow photos from this morning...have a good weekend!

SAMSQUANCH OG X FORUM STOMPER

STRAWBERRY MANGO CRUMBLE

TOOFLESS ALIEN

SAMSQUANCH OG

Looking good. We're all hoping they hang till the finish line

 

[Cactusreefer]

Afternoon! Hope everyone is excellent. So Im doing a terrible job keeping my grow updated lol. Today is day 54 germ, 27 flower. Weather continues to heat up, touched 100 a couple times. Upper 80's in the shade house tho, low 30's RH. Plants continue to swell and sparkle. The Sams definitely stunted recently, but is trying to catch up. Will be little wispy nugs from her in the end, we'll see. The other 3 are looking great. Starting to stink! Heres full plant as well as bud development pics. Still using plain water, except for a lil tea last soak.

 

[HappyHippyBeads]

They're looking really nice. Happy green leaves, no nute burn, sugar leaves sparkling in the sun

 

[Cactusreefer]

Thanks. They do love the morning sun. I know quality takes time, but I wish theyd hurry! Its staying hot, no more yo-yo temps. Aaaand I found friggin aphids this am. Only under a few leaves on one plant. Separated for the rest of her time. Weird thing is no damage really.? Actually, I think I see 3 different pests...any of you entomologists?

 

[Tommboy1973]

The rounder white aphids have been parasitized by a predator wasp who has laid her eggs in it. Definitely don’t get rid of those ones because they’re going to hatch more aphid killing wasps. The bigger yellow ones I’m not sure maybe those are on their way to being parasitized.
And I possibly see white flies as well. Disclaimer: Not an entomologist, just an avid gardener who has a lot of pest experience LOL.

 

[Mdlroad]

Thanks. They do love the morning sun. I know quality takes time, but I wish theyd hurry! Its staying hot, no more yo-yo temps. Aaaand I found friggin aphids this am. Only under a few leaves on one plant. Separated for the rest of her time. Weird thing is no damage really.? Actually, I think I see 3 different pests...any of you entomologists?

Love those morning sun pics

 

[Cactusreefer]

Lookin good, hows the heat? Consistently over 100 yet?

 

[Mdlroad]

Lookin good, hows the heat? Consistently over 100 yet?

Just a few days over 100 a few more weeks over 100 everyday till late September

 

[Tommboy1973]

We got to 100 today. Still cooler at night right now. Not looking forward to all night heat soon. What about you Cactus? You’re a little farther north right? Any cooler up there?

 

[Cactusreefer]

Yeah, just North of town. It does still get nice at night...maybe 68/70. I also am not looking forward to those 96 degree mornings. Oh well lol. Good luck with the finish. Any of you planning a fall grow?

 

[Mdlroad]

Yeah, just North of town. It does still get nice at night...maybe 68/70. I also am not looking forward to those 96 degree mornings. Oh well lol. Good luck with the finish. Any of you planning a fall grow?

I'm staying indoors when this outdoor grow is done

 

[Tommboy1973]

I was thinking about it. Just not sure of when or what to start. Thinking autos but would prob have to start them in September and it may still be too hot then. Have you grown in the fall? Or are you planning on it?