Rain/Construction protection

Hey all, I’m looking at my overnight temps. I have 4-5 weeks to finish all 6 of my plants. There’s cool (-2 thru zero’s) overnight lows predicted as far as the eye can see starting mid next week. Much of that comes with chance of rain/wet snow mix. Days seem still decent, sunny, 10-12C.
I really want to see the girls through the finish line.
After posting thread yesterday on overnight temps I’m not as concerned about them, but certainly more concerned of the WET.
So I’ll add some pics to show what I’m working with.
My thoughts were to run a tarp up the chain link fence over the wooden posts, covering the plants, sloped at a 45 angle to the ground on the garden/plant side.
Should protect them from any moisture. I planned to keep the sides open so airflow moves through? Should keep them somewhat warmer. Even with sides open. I can then pull tarp off during the day. Thinking also something to keep the heat in the ground. Thoughts, suggestions, this is all pointless? Lol any advice I appreciate. Thanks

Beneficial?? Worth it? If you had 4-5 weeks left, facing wet overnight very lows. Would this help enough to make it through? Or at least give it a chance? Hoop house coming next year. For now this is my option or nothing, just let it ride?

Bueller…..Bueller…..Bueller?

Sometimes it’s better to harvest early before rot sets in.
Start earlier and prepare to shelter them through to the end next time.

Try the cover, but it’s the humidity that does it.
Fog and mist, is what seals the deal of bud rot.
So even w a cover it’s not ideal.

I bought into the breeders “FAST” strains. All my girls. Second grow. So live and learn. I figured they be done. Harvesting 4-5 weeks earlier than finished is not ideal.

Cookie Rider said:

Try the cover, but it’s the humidity that does it.
Fog and mist, is what seals the deal of bud rot.
So even w a cover it’s not ideal.

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Thanks I just figured it’s something to the bulk of the moisture off well trying to ride it out. If I leave both ends open air flow still gets through. I defoliate daily, and had a drought this year. So for now rot hasn’t set in. Out of 6 plants it a staggered harvest. From a week from now to 4-5 more. Just wanted to try something.

Yeah that’s very true.
If bringing them inside isn’t an opinion then ride it out till you see rot. Then chop as you go.
Now is when to fire up a light in the garage to finish her off.

Next year I will definitely scope out strains just known to finish earlier. Already been given some great suggestions. Still pisses I’m even in this situation as to how breeders get away with labelling strains as “fast” yeah 7 weeks was two weeks ago.

Cookie Rider said:

Yeah that’s very true.
If bringing them inside isn’t an opinion then ride it out till you see rot. Then chop as you go.
Now is when to fire up a light in the garage to finish her off.

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I’m straight in the dirt unfortunately. And rot keeps me up at night. Lol. That’s why I’m thinking of cover. I’ll pull it all down during the day. Still sunny low double digits I’m the day. Just these low moist nights.

Cookie Rider said:

Try the cover, but it’s the humidity that does it.
Fog and mist, is what seals the deal of bud rot.
So even w a cover it’s not ideal.

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Thanks for vote of confidence on the cover. It’s something. As long as it’s somewhat beneficial it’s worth pulling out the saw and drill. Lol. Cheers mate.

Well it ain’t pretty but it’s something. Should be able to clip a tarp about 3feet down the chain link, drape it over and have a removable awning. Hopefully keeps most the heavy rain away, still allows the airflow with sides remaking open.

Lots of airflow there still. It’ll hopefully help a bit. Bloody nightmare though trying to string it up. Pain in the ass for something that’s going to be on/off. I hope it’s worth it.

Yes it will absolutely be worth it. We have to do whatever we can to get our girls a few more weeks. It isn't a easy thing living in a wet humid area but well worth the effort. Look how much time we put into the plants fot the last five months two or three weeks is nothing at this point. Plants look good and good luck!

See green said:

Yes it will absolutely be worth it. We have to do whatever we can to get our girls a few more weeks. It isn't a easy thing living in a wet humid area but well worth the effort. Look how much time we put into the plants fot the last five months two or three weeks is nothing at this point. Plants look good and good luck!View attachment 5003349

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Thanks man, same to you. Like you set up. Looking good. I’m quite defoliate, and with both sides open and half the back airflow should be ok no fan. I’m taking my first plant tomorrow. The other 5 have 2-4 weeks yet. Some shitty temps ahead soon. Where snouts are you located. I’m in BC.

Im on the opposite side of you lol im in the southern part of the northeast right on the coast . The temperature isn't an issue for me its the wet humid still nights. When we get two three days or more straight with rain and clouds I cover them up .

See green said:

Im on the opposite side of you lol im in the southern part of the northeast right on the coast . The temperature isn't an issue for me its the wet humid still nights. When we get two three days or more straight with rain and clouds I cover them up .

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Ahh ok. Fair enough. I have a brother in Nova Scotia. He gets a shit ton of rain. We’ve had drought all summer. A few rainy September days. But I’ve been fortunate with the size of the grow to avoid mold. I’m going to have cool temps starting next week. Maybe even frost. And a lot more wet. So if I keep the wet off it’s a start. Just 3-4 more no mold. Lol. They shit scares the living be Geezus out of me.

I am wondering if you made the same mistake that I did. I started a Bruce Banner "fast" thinking it was the same as what I had already grown called Dwarf Low Flyer "fast". The Dwarf Low Flyer was a fast Auto and was harvested in 11.5 weeks. I later learned that the Bruce Banner Fast was a photo-period plant and the fast part meant it was ready in 45 days after flower instead of 60 days. My Bruce Banner looks about the same as your plants do except it is in a fabric pot.

I would get some 3/4" pvc pipe, 2' wider than the width of the wooden frame. Zip tie the pvc to the low end of your tarp through the eyes. Tie a piece of thin rope to it in the middle, long enough to reach a few feet off the ground on the high side. Will keep the tarp from folding up into itself. The pvc will ride up and down the wooden frame using the rope.
Might be able to find a couple fans like this, and attach 2 to the center 2x4 roof support with some water pipe straps.

Have them facing down and towards the open ends. If you've got a couple scrap pieces of 2x6, screw them near the top of the slope to drop the fans down about 6", keeping them far enough away from the tarp so it doesn't catch.

rembrandt100 said:

I am wondering if you made the same mistake that I did. I started a Bruce Banner "fast" thinking it was the same as what I had already grown called Dwarf Low Flyer "fast". The Dwarf Low Flyer was a fast Auto and was harvested in 11.5 weeks. I later learned that the Bruce Banner Fast was a photo-period plant and the fast part meant it was ready in 45 days after flower instead of 60 days. My Bruce Banner looks about the same as your plants do except it is in a fabric pot.

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From talking to many on this forum, the mistake I made was buying “fast” versions of anything. I have 3 strains(5 plants all “fast” versions). All supposed 7 week flower. Second grow so how was I supposed to know it’s just a marketing scam. It pisses me off so much because I live in a climate that bought the “fast” versions so they could finish. I’ve come to learn it’s all bullshit. Plants finish when they finish. The one I’m taking tomorrow is fully ripe and ready to harvest. 10 weeks it took. The other 5 have 2-4 weeks. I’m flirting with negative temps. And pisses I’ve got almost 6 months into these girls and they may not totally finish. There should be some kind of way to hold breeders responsible for even being able to sell “fast” versions of any strain. Ok. Deep breath. Rant over.