A good diesel strain? How can anyone possibly answer that question. Here is my .02 . . . SAGE n' Sour. I have not grown the SnS yet but it is one of my favorite smokes.
On the Diesel topic. Comparing Sour Diesel and its family to the NYC Diesel and its family is like comparing apples to oranges.
Your Philosophy? That sound's dangerously messianic. Philosophy is a scientific method of inquiring about the world and posing arguments to either prove or disprove a statement. It is certainly not ever something you can own.
The above statement sounds more like your introspection, virtue and...
As far as the automatic watering system with smart pots goes you have to think about it this way.
1) Why would you be using cheap soil (Miracle Gro) with smart pots and an expensive auto watering system. I grow in #10 nursery pots (7gal) with amended soil. I water every 3 to 5 days depending...
Miracle Gro organic choice as far as I know (Source:Scott's Webpage) is a time release formula. Do not grow in time release nutes. Why don't you support a brand like Bio Bizz or Aurora and use a quality potting soil like Light or Roots. These companies know who there market is. Scott's market is...
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Is this for an Indoor or Outdoor set up? I assumed Indoor. If its Outdoor then you can forget about the Smart Pots in KY. You do not want to be walking back to your spot with water everyday for those airbags.
Hattrick, The problem with most Miracle Gro products is that they contain time released nutrients. I get the feeling that Miracle Gro is the reason you think you have "nitrogen sensitive" plants. Miracle Gro products are mainly designed with the set it and forget it type of front lawn "gardener"...