PigTrotter
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Good to see you back on RIU Don T. I am watching with keen eyes. Got a few gems from jah going strong. Pink gravy looks awesome so far.
Cheers - Trotter
Cheers - Trotter
The Dons' Organic Garden
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DonTesla
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Thanks so much Fumble
. Theyre good doggies.. the on his missed but we got another pure bred puppy so hopefully they become friends and stay happy
DonTesla
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Awesome, PT, can't wait to hear more. Happy that some Gravy is entering your life
Its good to back as well, so thanks, eh buddy!
DonTesla
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So things are about to get VERY interesting, herbalists
You all know that I love my trichomes and terps like a kid inna candy store, so the quest continues for more understanding.. After accidentally stumbling on this past success.. we think we're really on to something on how to affect the trichome contents /antioxidants levels/ pigment of the trichome stalks and glands.
I used to think that if one was going to affect the gland cells (yellow) then they also must change the stalk cells, but now I know that both can be done interdependently and therefore are affected by different factors..
Among those factors that affect these cells:
Soil mineral content
Spectrums
Certain types of VP changes, at certain times
as well as certain foliars at certain times
temps, again, a factor
and pH, as well,
(Sorry @DonPetro as much I used to hate talking about pH, its relative, and now a part of this whole process a bit now, certain colours are represented by certain pH's essentially)
Note the green area. I was able to change the colour of this area by setting the foundation with long term environmental factors and then using a daily trick to draw the pigment
The Yellow area, meanwhile, doesn't require the green as a prerequisite, it can actually start the party.
More soon folks,
Chief on.
You all know that I love my trichomes and terps like a kid inna candy store, so the quest continues for more understanding.. After accidentally stumbling on this past success.. we think we're really on to something on how to affect the trichome contents /antioxidants levels/ pigment of the trichome stalks and glands.
I used to think that if one was going to affect the gland cells (yellow) then they also must change the stalk cells, but now I know that both can be done interdependently and therefore are affected by different factors..
Among those factors that affect these cells:
Soil mineral content
Spectrums
Certain types of VP changes, at certain times
as well as certain foliars at certain times
temps, again, a factor
and pH, as well,
(Sorry @DonPetro as much I used to hate talking about pH, its relative, and now a part of this whole process a bit now, certain colours are represented by certain pH's essentially)
Note the green area. I was able to change the colour of this area by setting the foundation with long term environmental factors and then using a daily trick to draw the pigment
The Yellow area, meanwhile, doesn't require the green as a prerequisite, it can actually start the party.
More soon folks,
Chief on.
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calliandra
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Ohmaaan my heart skipped a beat on that one, sooo beautiful!!Thanks MzFumble! Is that one of your dogs in your avatar! We been eyeing the pups up ourselves lately..
Hey everyone!
Here's a 2nd shot showing progression on the pink formation.. normally we get the pink stalks, a more purple trichome base, and we have-not been able to get the bulbs or actual tips pink, until now!
This is off of our Tight Dojo from @bigworm6969 down low .. reacting really well to her feeding regime (organic, all natural, no bottled nutes)
Seems super terpy and a strong fuely Anise smell coming off her, less lavender more sharp, potent and piercing as time goes on.
Lookie in the background at all of the bulbs going bright pinkView attachment 3920927
@DonBrennon this ones for you homie I have a trick I'd be happy to share with you, I'm not sure what did it but I have a decent idea
One love, herbalists! Hope your gardens are Arie!
DT
Great to see you back, sir!
DonTesla
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You as well, @calliandra !!Ohmaaan my heart skipped a beat on that one, sooo beautiful!!
Great to see you back, sir!
DonTesla
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Crazy Tight Dojo update for @calliandra & the good herbalists here!
Getting unreal looking..
sheer number of gland cells going pink and black and purple with extra anthocyanin and antioxidants is unreal. Talk about reacting well to our new organic regime tweaks, wow.
Other strains aren't doing it as much. Bigworm also germed as fast as our gravy which is rare for me to see. Very happy with the gear. No filter just a cell phone macro
Getting unreal looking..
sheer number of gland cells going pink and black and purple with extra anthocyanin and antioxidants is unreal. Talk about reacting well to our new organic regime tweaks, wow.
Other strains aren't doing it as much. Bigworm also germed as fast as our gravy which is rare for me to see. Very happy with the gear. No filter just a cell phone macro
DonTesla
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Interesting read here from these doctors from Hawaii who compiled results from their vermipost and thermophilic compost over several years.
Key ratios, maturity indicators, as well as tricks on how to bag seal & Cure your compost and increase some of its nutrient value nearly end over end for months until it peaks around the 3-4 month mark.
@eastcoastmo as promised
@GardenGnome83 for your on going organics come up
@DonBrennon
@greasemonkeymann you probably know this but had to share!
Happy gardening!
Don
Key ratios, maturity indicators, as well as tricks on how to bag seal & Cure your compost and increase some of its nutrient value nearly end over end for months until it peaks around the 3-4 month mark.
@eastcoastmo as promised
@GardenGnome83 for your on going organics come up
@DonBrennon
@greasemonkeymann you probably know this but had to share!
Happy gardening!
Don
calliandra
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Ah so very cool, will delve into this over Easter, I was just scratching my head over my compost tea, which I would like to be more fungal, and am getting the feeling my brewing skills need some serious attentionInteresting read here from these doctors from Hawaii who compiled results from their vermipost and thermophilic compost over several years.
Key ratios, maturity indicators, as well as tricks on how to bag seal & Cure your compost and increase some of its nutrient value nearly end over end for months until it peaks around the 3-4 month mark.
@eastcoastmo as promised
@GardenGnome83 for your on going organics come up
@DonBrennon
@greasemonkeymann you probably know this but had to share!
Happy gardening!
Don
Cheers!
ShLUbY
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have you been using/trying Elaine's fungal recipe from her site?Ah so very cool, will delve into this over Easter, I was just scratching my head over my compost tea, which I would like to be more fungal, and am getting the feeling my brewing skills need some serious attention
Cheers!
calliandra
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Nope I've been using Tim Wilson's percentage-based guidelines, could just be my brewing setup.. I'll probably conunder about this more in a more appropriate spot
DonTesla
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1.Ah so very cool, will delve into this over Easter, I was just scratching my head over my compost tea, which I would like to be more fungal, and am getting the feeling my brewing skills need some serious attention
Cheers!
An 8 hour steep of insect frass will amass billions and billions and billions of fungal spores .. I will post some info so you can have some peace of mind, I'd send you some insect frass but I'm not sure its allowed to leave the country I'd have to look into it, couldn't get the one I really really wanted ! But regardless, the stats are just staggering, more soon!
2.
That said my friend, its true, myco fungi proactively applied is best in a bigger spot the better, and glacial rock dusts inherent so the network flourishes, along with a base of thermophillic natural wood-based compost, (to balance the bacterial and microbe dominant vermi post) will aid a really strong yield / finish. What really amazes me is the fact the different forms of nature all break down in ways that support life..
3.
you can also just add organic oatmeal flour (I like to add chia etc too) as fine food makes for fine mycelium!! a nice environment for a tub or pail or even a cleaned empty 2 litre carton of any old fridge product and you can inoculate a bit of soil, make it real "fuzzy" and brew THAT soil for 32-42 hours with 95-99% less sugar than you would a "Microbe Man tea " and use that if large pots or myco were an issue at the time, essentially free (pennies of oats/flour)
Best of luck! And happy Easter herbalists!!
DT
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calliandra
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Ah music to my ears/eyes
thank you! Actually, I may be able to source insect frass here - I just found a pet shop, where I got my new air pump for the teas, and if they don't have it... the guy looked like someone who likes to hunt haha
Cheers and fine fertility festivities to you tooo!
DonTesla
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Anytime, @calliandra !!! Thanks for the good vibes!!Ah music to my ears/eyes
Actually, I may be able to source insect frass here - I just found a pet shop, where I got my new air pump for the teas, and if they don't have it... the guy looked like someone who likes to hunt haha
Cheers and fine fertility festivities to you tooo!
PigTrotter
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Happy 420 to the Dons and Jah earth massive thanks for the inspiration and organic creation.
thanks for the inspiration and organic creation.
DonTesla
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DonTrotter my brother, thanks for bigging up the whole fam and ensuring all is arie!!Happy 420 to the Dons and Jah earth massive
It's cats like you that make this journey so worthwhile and enjoyable, big respect to your self and your support network as well my friend,
Been a pleasure learning the organic way with y'all..
DonTesla
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Feeding the worms lazy style lately.. But theyre still plowing right through due to sheer numbers..they keep eati their bedding right up too. Got over a hundred pounds of hi quality castings and the worms to match so Will likely keep an eye out for a blender or two at a garage sale this year so the operation can expand and double up! These guys are the best. They haven't complained yet once!
