Hey everyone,
I'm on my second grow at 9,500 feet indoors. I have read just about every thread that I've been able to find on high altitude growing outdoors. I want to grow outside this season, so am looking for advice on what to prepare for & helpful tips. I plan on building a greenhouse as large as I can afford, but don't think ill have the money to build one as big as I need.
Heres my plan as of so far(basic description): Veg them indoors til 2-3 feet if possible under 600w mh then transition to 1,000w (Have up to my limit flowering at the moment so will be a little while before I can throw them under the MH's.) I also plan on building a large privacy fence & this will more than likely be located in the country regardless.
Possibly have a transition phase in the window seal? Is this necessary? I've read it's very important to slowly get them use to the sun & cold temps of up here, so will def. have transition phase as far as temperatures go.
Put them outdoors/in greenhouse when correct size.
Here's what I've gathered so far:
Use water at temp's above 74 degrees
Use heating pads, or if in ground amend soil with hay/mulch or some type of insulation.
Common sense, but noted: To cold if plants start turning purple.
Watch out for high winds, it can cause all sorts of issues.
The strain will have a great impact on success or failure.
Build box frame w/ 2x4's & line with window or fine mesh screen to protect from hail.
The high UV rays produce more resin.
For greenhouses:
-use heaters
-have good ventillation
-use thicker plastic ssheeting
-bugs come out during the spring & love the heat at night. If there's a way in, they'll find it.
Also, I'm thinking about moving soon. If you all had a choice to pick between a lower or higher elevation to grow outdoors, which would it be? (Lower being more around 5,000 & higher being 8,000-10,000)
On a side note: An advantage to higher altitude would be cheaper indoor cost in the summer (just run at night, as temps still get pretty chilly)
+Rep to helpful post.
Happy Growing!
I'm on my second grow at 9,500 feet indoors. I have read just about every thread that I've been able to find on high altitude growing outdoors. I want to grow outside this season, so am looking for advice on what to prepare for & helpful tips. I plan on building a greenhouse as large as I can afford, but don't think ill have the money to build one as big as I need.
Heres my plan as of so far(basic description): Veg them indoors til 2-3 feet if possible under 600w mh then transition to 1,000w (Have up to my limit flowering at the moment so will be a little while before I can throw them under the MH's.) I also plan on building a large privacy fence & this will more than likely be located in the country regardless.
Possibly have a transition phase in the window seal? Is this necessary? I've read it's very important to slowly get them use to the sun & cold temps of up here, so will def. have transition phase as far as temperatures go.
Put them outdoors/in greenhouse when correct size.
Here's what I've gathered so far:
Use water at temp's above 74 degrees
Use heating pads, or if in ground amend soil with hay/mulch or some type of insulation.
Common sense, but noted: To cold if plants start turning purple.
Watch out for high winds, it can cause all sorts of issues.
The strain will have a great impact on success or failure.
Build box frame w/ 2x4's & line with window or fine mesh screen to protect from hail.
The high UV rays produce more resin.
For greenhouses:
-use heaters
-have good ventillation
-use thicker plastic ssheeting
-bugs come out during the spring & love the heat at night. If there's a way in, they'll find it.
Also, I'm thinking about moving soon. If you all had a choice to pick between a lower or higher elevation to grow outdoors, which would it be? (Lower being more around 5,000 & higher being 8,000-10,000)
On a side note: An advantage to higher altitude would be cheaper indoor cost in the summer (just run at night, as temps still get pretty chilly)
+Rep to helpful post.
Happy Growing!
