Noob questions for outdoor grow

Now that Cannabis is legal in Canada I’m looking to grow my 4 plants + a few auto flowering.
I will be growing outdoor, similar weather to New England.
Should I grow in a small greenhouse or just leave them outside
Will 3 gallon grow bags be large enough?
I’m looking at buying my seeds from TrueNorth. Do these guys have a good reputation?
What should I use for soil and what nutrients schedule should I follow?


Looking for all the help I can get.. tired of buying the governments weed.
Thanks

Bigger the pot the larger the yield
Outdoor at least 5 gallon
Those small pots will drive you crazy watering
Also use re-rod or tent stakes to secure lots to ground because they will become top heavy and susceptible to high winds
Good luck

outdoor is fun! Like herb said go with bigger pots if possible or you will be chasing the water. 20G is not out of the question. research the best sunny spot you can, they love love love the sun! people here will help along the way. GL

I know some people who ordered from true north. Some stuff was ok. Some was not.

nadolguna said:

Now that Cannabis is legal in Canada I’m looking to grow my 4 plants + a few auto flowering.
I will be growing outdoor, similar weather to New England.
Should I grow in a small greenhouse or just leave them outside
Will 3 gallon grow bags be large enough?
I’m looking at buying my seeds from TrueNorth. Do these guys have a good reputation?
What should I use for soil and what nutrients schedule should I follow?


Looking for all the help I can get.. tired of buying the governments weed.
Thanks

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Outside under the direct sun is best. Southern side of the house where it gets all day sun if possible.
Plant them in the ground for biggest plants
A 5 ft tall tomato cage will do. A bigger cage from rebar and 4x4 inch grid cement reinforcing mesh is best.
You'll need BT Thuricide for the Caterpillars. Start spraying Aug 1st and weekly right up to harvest week
High PH water weekly will keep the Powdery Mildew under control.
Start your Photoperiods about mid March under 15-9 lighting.

I will second the fact all it takes is that 1 day of high winds and it could be damaged bad ,and when the branches are blooming they will need to be held up somehow...save xtra rain water to feed with mostly...I will add a few pics of my GrandaddyPurple that had ideal 20hole trellis like growth(for 20 big tops) and stability for a big hassle free plant.

nadolguna said:

Now that Cannabis is legal in Canada I’m looking to grow my 4 plants + a few auto flowering.
I will be growing outdoor, similar weather to New England.
Should I grow in a small greenhouse or just leave them outside
Will 3 gallon grow bags be large enough?
I’m looking at omegle buying my seeds from TrueNorth. Do these guys have a good reputation?
What should I use for soil and what nutrients schedule should I follow?


Looking for all the help I can get.. tired of buying the governments weed.
Thanks

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I got this,..

Bspectral said:

I will second the fact all it takes is that 1 day of high winds and it could be damaged bad ,and when the branches are blooming they will need to be held up somehow...

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Dude the dog kennel is a great idea! haha

The-Liquor said:

Dude the dog kennel is a great idea! haha

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Stoner ingenuity at its finest

What everybody said
Nova Scotia grower here, you'll want to harden off your plants in early June. Green house to start isn't a bad idea.
If I've understood what I've read, start the autos in mid April (indoors) for a harvest in Aug.
25 gal pots in the pic.




Something like this for soil, lolz I used some old tomato fert on these





Good luck

Hugo Phurst said:

What everybody said
Nova Scotia grower here, you'll want to harden off your plants in early June. Green house to start isn't a bad idea.
If I've understood what I've read, start the autos in mid April (indoors) for a harvest in Aug.
25 gal pots in the pic.
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Something like this for soil, lolz I used some old tomato fert on these

Good luck

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Those look BEAUTIFUL!. Last year was my first time trying outdoor, I'm also in Nova Scotia, but with all the dew and moisture late season I threw a lot of buds away from mold. Got any tips? or strain preferences for early finishers or mold resistance ?
Thanks

toastedleaf said:

Those look BEAUTIFUL!. Last year was my first time trying outdoor, I'm also in Nova Scotia, but with all the dew and moisture late season I threw a lot of buds away from mold. Got any tips? or strain preferences for early finishers or mold resistance ?
Thanks

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Somebody on this site uses a leaf-blower to knock off dew/fog/mist etc...
There's a guy over by Laurencetown who has been working on mold resistant genetics for NS, if I run into him I'll be asking.
Powdery mildew & bud rot hit me too, a shitload went into the green bin
If I can bring myself to spend $10/seed I'll be getting some auto seeds, and go for an early harvest while the weather is still good.

First time grower here…I’m in Australia. I asked about pot size as well and settled on 15 gallon grow bags. Mine have finished their stretch and even tied down a heap they are 6 foot. Very happy I made good trellises (made mine from bamboo). I’m on a south facing balcony. Bought organic soil from my garden nursery and purchased regular plant food from them that was Nitrogen (N) 12.0%. Phosphorus (P) 1.4%. Potassium (K) 7.0%. When they started flowering I went to a hydroponic shop and got proper bloom nutes. I can’t recommended anything as a fellow first time grower but happy to share what worked for me so far. Other things I didn’t know I needed was lots of bonsai wire, scissors and shears, Neem oil, BT, a pressure sprayer and a drying rack. Here’s a pic of my best girl in week 3 of flower.