Maine Outdoor 2020 (first timer)
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thumper60
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The youngins still love the tane!
thumper60
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Just dont see any profit at 26 here in maine?except yours.
natureboygrower
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I can only imagine some of the finished product coming out of backyards
thumper60
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Oh ya blast that moldy bud!I can only imagine some of the finished product coming out of backyards
NewEnglandFarmer
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Thanks...can't complain so far here at about the halfway point. We'll see how the second critical half of the process goes.
Appreciate the tip on the pistils and trichs. on Greenpoint. Maybe that's a Stardawg thing? One of mine isn't a Stardawg cross (the Cherry Wine CBD one).
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NewEnglandFarmer
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This week I did a little bit down below but used a pretty light hand. I'll do more this week--you think take some of the lower branches? Take all the "suckers"? Take some lower leaves off the upper branches? I've been reading up on this but seems like there are many philosophies/approaches.
As far as airflow, do I want to create lots of spaces where air can move through the canopy? Was also wondering about trimming where plants are starting to grow into each other a bit.
Give me your recommendations. Am thinking I should try to get most of that done next week and then hang up the pruning shears for the season.
p0opstlnksal0t
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I use a horizontal screen netting and interweave the branches into it as they keep stretching. Usually when I see the stretching start to slow I remove everything below the net. Sucker branches, leaves etc.
thumper60
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I would clean up the bottom stuff dont be scared get some air flow between the ground an plant Also look into more support before you need it.
NewEnglandFarmer
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Am I seeing stretching now? Seems like rate of growth picked up this week but this is all new to me...
natureboygrower
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Seawood
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Can any of you identify this bug? Looks like a black aphid to me. I have dealt with the green ones before but these are new. Found them on some lower leaves of one plant. I test sprayed a few of the leaves with Mighty Wash and it killed them in no time so I went ahead and sprayed that one plant. Hopefully I’m not chasing these little bastards through flower.
NewEnglandFarmer
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Haven't had firsthand experience with aphids yet (knock on wood) but based on pictures I just Googled it looks like a good match.
Sorry for your trouble but sounds like you've got their number.
Sorry for your trouble but sounds like you've got their number.
mattypacks
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Possibly looks like some sort of very young stink bugs. Had some of these guys hatch on my White Widow, only a few survived so I didnt notice really any damage to the plant. Been seeing a shit ton of adults which are probably mating around now (I observed two very close to eachother on one of the plants)
They chew and screw but are a nuisance more than anything. Pretty easy to get rid of too
NewEnglandFarmer
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Are you roasting up there like we are here in Maine?
You up the watering? I've been doing once a week and they look happy but wondering if I should give them some extra in weather like this.
No rain to speak of for weeks now.
You up the watering? I've been doing once a week and they look happy but wondering if I should give them some extra in weather like this.
No rain to speak of for weeks now.
Seawood
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Yes, it’s hot as balls here...humidity through the roof and it’s wreaking havoc on my autos which are 1-2 weeks from chop. Have to keep moving them in and out of the gazebo to keep them protected from the thunderstorms. Also had to set up a fan outside as well. They’re gonna be rotten if I don’t take precautions. I have to water my photos every 3-4 days now. I go by pot weight. Give the pots a tip to see how light they are and go from there.
I had to relocate 1/2 my crop to another spot...ran out of room.
I had to relocate 1/2 my crop to another spot...ran out of room.
p0opstlnksal0t
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Stay safe out there in Maine
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Feds link raid on Maine marijuana businessman to drug trafficking in court documents
by Lori Valigra
Tuesday, July 28th 2020
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<p>Maine State Police officers load marijuana plants Tuesday afternoon into a shipping container on a truck behind the Narrow Gauge Distributors building at 374 High St. in Farmington. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal){/p}{/p}
(BDN) -- The U.S. attorney’s office in Maine has filed notices in federal court to seize 12 properties related to the raid on a well-known marijuana distributor in the Farmington area last week, alleging they facilitated drug trafficking.
The complaints, dated July 23, filed in U.S. District Court and obtained from the Franklin County Registry of Deeds, came two days after federal and state law enforcement officials raided Narrow Gauge Distributors, a marijuana company in Farmington owned by Lucas Sirois of Rangeley.
Marijuana plants removed from Maine business amid probe
The civil forfeiture actions list properties possibly owned by Sirois or family members, Spruce Valley LLC and Front Street Investments. Six of the properties are in Farmington, two in Rangeley, two in Industry, one in Avon and one in Carrabassett Valley.
No charges or arrests have been made in the case and exact nature of the raid, which involved the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Agency, has not been disclosed.
Among the properties named in the complaint are 374 High St. and 407 Wilton Road in Farmington, which officials raided last week. The first property is the site of Narrow Gauge Distributors, which is “the largest cannabis distribution company in Maine,” according to its website. The latter is The Homegrown Connection, a garden store that has long been owned by Sirois.
The complaints allege that the property and or its proceeds can be forfeited because it “facilitated drug trafficking in violation of the Controlled Substances Act.” That act allows any real or personal property involved in a money laundering transaction to be forfeited, the complaint said.
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Feds link raid on Maine marijuana businessman to drug trafficking in court documents
by Lori Valigra
Tuesday, July 28th 2020
AA
<p>Maine State Police officers load marijuana plants Tuesday afternoon into a shipping container on a truck behind the Narrow Gauge Distributors building at 374 High St. in Farmington. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal){/p}{/p}
(BDN) -- The U.S. attorney’s office in Maine has filed notices in federal court to seize 12 properties related to the raid on a well-known marijuana distributor in the Farmington area last week, alleging they facilitated drug trafficking.
The complaints, dated July 23, filed in U.S. District Court and obtained from the Franklin County Registry of Deeds, came two days after federal and state law enforcement officials raided Narrow Gauge Distributors, a marijuana company in Farmington owned by Lucas Sirois of Rangeley.
Marijuana plants removed from Maine business amid probe
The civil forfeiture actions list properties possibly owned by Sirois or family members, Spruce Valley LLC and Front Street Investments. Six of the properties are in Farmington, two in Rangeley, two in Industry, one in Avon and one in Carrabassett Valley.
No charges or arrests have been made in the case and exact nature of the raid, which involved the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Agency, has not been disclosed.
Among the properties named in the complaint are 374 High St. and 407 Wilton Road in Farmington, which officials raided last week. The first property is the site of Narrow Gauge Distributors, which is “the largest cannabis distribution company in Maine,” according to its website. The latter is The Homegrown Connection, a garden store that has long been owned by Sirois.
The complaints allege that the property and or its proceeds can be forfeited because it “facilitated drug trafficking in violation of the Controlled Substances Act.” That act allows any real or personal property involved in a money laundering transaction to be forfeited, the complaint said.
NewEnglandFarmer
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Sounds like the weather is keeping ypu busy.
Since mine aren't in pots I can't go by weight, but when I check on the plants each day I try to feel the soil for dampness. That composted manure really seems to retain moisture well plus the mulch helps. And they're shaded after about 3pm so that probably helps during these hot spells. But it's been brutal. I may not wait a full week to water.
I took your advice and thinned out the lower parts quite a bit yesterday. Should help with airflow. Will try and get some pics tomorrow.
Can't wait for flower--but nervous too. Haven't started bT yet but probably should soon. Pests have been very light so far...some say the silica and aloe sprays help a lot. So far only did one neem foliar back in June.
Seawood
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Haha...yep, flower is a stressful time for most. I pretty much need professional counselling by the end of it. Seems like things can and do go sideways like right now. Lol
Not sure about the silica for pests...may help with PM prevention though. Keep a close eye on your ladies now so if you catch something early, you can deal with it before you get into flower. I check mine very closely every day from now on. Spraying plants in flower just adds to the stress and should be avoided, if possible.
Not sure about the silica for pests...may help with PM prevention though. Keep a close eye on your ladies now so if you catch something early, you can deal with it before you get into flower. I check mine very closely every day from now on. Spraying plants in flower just adds to the stress and should be avoided, if possible.