Yeah! It's Bud Worm Season. Pics

doublejj

doublejj

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graiggrady said:
Good morning
Was looking to put up something smaller and then I saw your pics. I notice alot of growth in those big pots but how is the light per say. Do they get enough as they should or did you bring them out from the indoors. Wow a car port my nieghbor down the street has one for his boat but it has no light, its the white kind of structure but no layer on top to let in light. Did you say costco is the place you found it. Thats next springs project, hell i might go buy if now and be ready. I see they are doing just fine please fill me in if you can find the time to let me know how your crop turns out. Oh yeah do you keep your pot off the ground an inch or so for air flow. I have 7 total 3 Rhinos and I tried the 3 Fem. lowlife white russians just for kicks every one is is different. I want to take pics but i cant post pics because of my newbie status to this site. Let me know. Thanks GRAIGGRADY THE SUPER FARMER!
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Here are more details on the greenhouse:
https://www.rollitup.org/outdoor-growing/230510-doublejjs-out-grow.html
 
chiefbootknocker

chiefbootknocker

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Grandma Gudenhi said:
I think when they say it can be used up until harvest, they're expecting you to wash the fruits before eating.
If it's that close to harvest, IMO your only option is to check the plants daily and pick the caterpillars (budworms) off and remove any damage to the bud.
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I'm not really close to harvest. I've still got at least 4 weeks to go yet. Even with that said when you say wash are you suggesting that the chemical remains are stong enough that you would need soap and water to remove the danger?

The reason I say that is because it is an outdoor grow and I was thinking of maybe hitting it a couple times then at the end of flowering just douche the whole garden down while I flush......not a good idea?
 
northeastern lights

northeastern lights

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chiefbootknocker said:
I'm not really close to harvest. I've still got at least 4 weeks to go yet. Even with that said when you say wash are you suggesting that the chemical remains are stong enough that you would need soap and water to remove the danger?

The reason I say that is because it is an outdoor grow and I was thinking of maybe hitting it a couple times then at the end of flowering just douche the whole garden down while I flush......not a good idea?
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When stated that the buds could be washed it's not with soap and water. You can take a bucket of water and dunk and swirl them around. I am using BT and will continue it for a few more weeks.



I will just let the rain do mine. You could use a sprayer if need be.
 
Jonathan61009

Jonathan61009

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yeah um what is bt and where would i be able to get it...do i need it now...i just started to grow some plants, they're only about a week old and looking good already. I was wondering if i have to worry bud worms?
 
northeastern lights

northeastern lights

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Jonathan61009 said:
yeah um what is bt and where would i be able to get it...do i need it now...i just started to grow some plants, they're only about a week old and looking good already. I was wondering if i have to worry bud worms?
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In my neck of the woods it's a bit to late to start anything outside. BT is the active ingredient in the SAFER brand Caterpillar Killer. I have seen similar stuff at home depot.

You should really treat at the beginning of flowering to prevent or diminish bud worms.


Moths lay eggs on your bud and the caterpillars that hatch eats and shit all over. The shit causes the bud to rot.



http://www.saferbrand.com/store/garden-care/5160
 
Jonathan61009

Jonathan61009

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Awesome. Thank you. Well I live in Florida so it is pretty warm most of the time. Even "Winter" Time. So i should spray in the beginning of flowering, okay Thanks!!
 
greenentrepreneurmanure

greenentrepreneurmanure

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Hey There.....
Iam a newbie to this. and a first time grower, Iam having the same exact problem with these worms. sorry for the dumb question, but what is "BT" is this what you are using to get rid of worms/catipillars? or can you tell me what to use to get rid of these damm things. I notice all my flowers that have the woms are orange and the other newer flowers with out them are still flowering white hairs? any help would much appreciated. by the way its outdoor grow.

Thanks .... This place is awesome!

"Greenentrepreneurmanure"
 
northeastern lights

northeastern lights

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greenentrepreneurmanure said:
Hey There.....
Iam a newbie to this. and a first time grower, Iam having the same exact problem with these worms. sorry for the dumb question, but what is "BT" is this what you are using to get rid of worms/catipillars? or can you tell me what to use to get rid of these damm things. I notice all my flowers that have the woms are orange and the other newer flowers with out them are still flowering white hairs? any help would much appreciated. by the way its outdoor grow.

Thanks .... This place is awesome!

"Greenentrepreneurmanure"
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Go back a few posts and read. You'll find your answers
 
greenentrepreneurmanure

greenentrepreneurmanure

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Thanks Northeastern lights!
Got it.... seems to be working. I noticed all the hairs even the white ones turned orange is that normal? Iam trying to determind when to pull /harvest.
some of the trichomes under the leaves on the big flowers are lightish brown clear- while some of the other flowers are still clear- the thing is I didnt log or know when i started this plant, it was kinda of an experiment that went good. do all the flowers need to be amber brown trichomes or do you just harvest the ones that look ready and let the other flowers grow?



any information you can give would be much appreciated.:idea:

Thanks.
greenentrepreneurmanure
 
northeastern lights

northeastern lights

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greenentrepreneurmanure said:
Thanks Northeastern lights!
Got it.... seems to be working. I noticed all the hairs even the white ones turned orange is that normal? Iam trying to determind when to pull /harvest.
some of the trichomes under the leaves on the big flowers are lightish brown clear- while some of the other flowers are still clear- the thing is I didnt log or know when i started this plant, it was kinda of an experiment that went good. do all the flowers need to be amber brown trichomes or do you just harvest the ones that look ready and let the other flowers grow?



any information you can give would be much appreciated.:idea:

Thanks.
greenentrepreneurmanure
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Well a pic would help. It's pretty early to harvet just yet. Not saying it isn't but it most likely isn't just yet.
 
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Stealthfader

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I don't have any signs of caterpillars on the reef right now, but my brussel sprouts have been getting chowed by caterpillars for a couple weeks now.

I have been hand picking the bastards in my brussel sprouts but they already have done a ton of damage.

I'm about 2-3 weeks into flower and I would like to start some kind of preventative maintenance to avoid these things boring through my buds later.

I picked up some "All SeasonsHorticultural Spray Oil", it's supposed to be organic and I would prefer to stay organic if I can.

I'm wondering if any of the experts on this forum have any experience, good or bad, with this product.

Thanks
 
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