2021 Massachusetts Outdoor Growers

So I was watching this special on grape vineyards, some of the best grapes have mold issues as well, so, they place these little 'hats' on the fruit and it works! Prevents mold. Now I'm not sure about a 'hat' for my cola, <although nothing is out of the question> however, I am going to try a method of spreading out colas, toothpicks, breadbag plastic clip, mini-clothes pins, I'm gonna try something!

Boatguy said:

Why would it.
They dont have to attempt to cross the border and can still supply nonlegal states

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And they use pesticides and poisons and pass it off to east coasters as 'California skunk'

Basket #16 argggghgh

PioneerValleyOG said:

And they use pesticides and poisons and pass it off to east coasters as 'California skunk'

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I used to pick up skunk in Salem in the early 90's. I dont really remember it being particularly strong, just paranoid to carry it anywhere.
Baggie was ineffective for that kind of stink

Looks like some rain and cold temps coming in so that was it... Oct 15th actually not nearly as bad as last year despite the rain. Chopped 3 Diesel crosses today and they smell pretty good!

bigunyun said:

Looks like some rain and cold temps coming in so that was it... Oct 15th actually not nearly as bad as last year despite the rain. Chopped 3 Diesel crosses today and they smell pretty good!

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Yup yup Choptober I'm freaking exhausted! Those damn attic pull down stairs will be the death of me someday! At least that's full of home garden to start.
The closer I looked when wet trimming plant branches, the more sneaky little rot I found hiding here and there.
Eff the battle, I'm in a window, it ain't Saks, but it ain't a Walmart either.
At least I won't run outta room this year
Night all .

I salvaged a mess of buds today and took down the remaining parts of a few plants just to have them gone and not festering. What flower's left is going to have to ride it out through the rain because I'm out of drying space.

i managed to hold out until today before deciding to chop. we were dry most of the week besides the foggy mornings.

been trimming for a couple hours…haven’t had to cut out much rot off this plant, at least. my hopes of trimming all 4 today are too ambitious though. it’s taking so long for this one.

I finished trimming and hanging #3 yesterday and trimmed #4 of all fan leaves with a visible right up to the colas knowing more rain is coming tonight. G Bear, I dont know about you but I’m exhausted. Trimming with arms fixated upwards live while in the pot on a step stool/ladder bites but is still way easier and faster than trimming “after” the cut (thanks for that little tip Pioneer)… I couldn’t fathom trimming (4) ladies in a single day. (My (4) are/were between 6’-7’) That would definitely be dang aggressive in imho! lol Like Pioneer, I found residual rot not seen previously while trimming too. Lost at least (1) full cola on #4, but overall the lady is still pretty salvageable. Then comes the final trim jail after they dry… Some of these outdoor colas are as big as my whole final indoor branches and that’s also after harvesting the complimentary residual outside side branching. Outdoors is a biatch given the default dependency on Mama Nature, seriously tested my patience but I see everywhere and I mean everywhere in the NE that this is an outlier to an average season regarding moisture so I factor that in to my overall final assessment of my 1st outdoor grow! You guys, girls have been fantastic to share events with…I’m proud to have jumped in this year! Finish strong!

… And then there was one!

Outdoor winter grow question…
Strains: True OG. Wedding Cake. Ice Cream Cake
~4 weeks in ish from clones
Too late to top? Lollipop?
They are probably getting 10/14 right now.
No mutes yet but starting in a couple days…
Any advice would help, getting darker soon.

just chopped and trimmed one plant today. my 4.5’ plant that i started in july from seed yielded 13 ounces of trimmed bud, not dried yet of course but im pretty happy with that.

Chopping my last two Blueberries tomorrow, as they are ready. My GelatoOG’s and Peyote Zkittles, and one of my Wedding Cakes were almost a complete loss(totaling 7 plants), but not an altogether dismal haul this year, though certainly considerably lower than last season. Might actually have enough to last me through the year.

My game plan for next season is:
9 plants so that I can space them out more for improved airflow. 9 plants that I know are proven outdoor performers.

YardG said:

I salvaged a mess of buds today and took down the remaining parts of a few plants just to have them gone and not festering. What flower's left is going to have to ride it out through the rain because I'm out of drying space.

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Ditto

G Bear said:

i managed to hold out until today before deciding to chop. we were dry most of the week besides the foggy mornings.

been trimming for a couple hours…haven’t had to cut out much rot off this plant, at least. my hopes of trimming all 4 today are too ambitious though. it’s taking so long for this one.

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Sounds like you are close to me weather wise

MatthiaZ said:

Outdoor winter grow question…
Strains: True OG. Wedding Cake. Ice Cream Cake
~4 weeks in ish from clones
Too late to top? Lollipop?
They are probably getting 10/14 right now.
No mutes yet but starting in a couple days…
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Veg and snap. Once your vegged, squeeze the branch below each shoot till it pops. Try it with one plant, you'll see. Freaky cool.

Ok, CHOPTOBER, I almost waited out this last storm, but with deer season opening Monday, wicked storm coming tonight, all that's gonna happen is more rot at this point.
I left a short 5' one monster cola plant, topped my AK and Jack Herer, cut all my special gifted plants including a Gelato and a Balki or two.
After this storm goes, pens #2 & 3 at my pals is gonna be a party. Literally, a party. We kick out the ATVS and the Grills, and fire chain that chit to the tobacco shed, <slightly modified> ending with the bonfire before crashing out, getting up at 3 am to go deer hunting.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy harvest.
oh yeah, what's his names bud? Better than yers.

p59teitel said:

Only one small spot of rot on Tirah 1, she remains my favorite plant. Flowers are fat but airy -

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Pretty Pretty Princess! I have a question, when you say light and airy. ... I have a plant that looks NOTHING like traditional buds. Looks more like fennel or some weird herb. Any info you can give me? Will take pics. After storm, if were still here.

ok guys. so my dumb ass never anticipated having to dry so much weed. normally i grow one or two in my little tent then dry it in there.

i think im gonna have to brown bag it this time. never dried this way. am i running the risk of mold while drying? i split the 13 ounces of undried into two brown paper shopping bags. plan to shake them up a bit a couple times a day. trimming another plant tomorrow. the other two i may try hold off a week, idk.

any advice?

G Bear said:

ok guys. so my dumb ass never anticipated having to dry so much weed. normally i grow one or two in my little tent then dry it in there.

i think im gonna have to brown bag it this time. never dried this way. am i running the risk of mold while drying? i split the 13 ounces of undried into two brown paper shopping bags. plan to shake them up a bit a couple times a day. trimming another plant tomorrow. the other two i may try hold off a week, idk.

any advice?

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Ummmm, good luck?