New England outdoors 2018

Dmannn · Jul 24, 2018

Black-Thumb said:
How do us "outdoor folk" usually feel about removing mid stem/deep inside popcorn sites?

I usually remove them, this year i am going to use some Colloidal silver for seed production.

Rob Roy · Jul 24, 2018

DieselNuts said:
SO I am thinking of bringing in a couple plants and start flowering them inside with a 600W hps two weeks before the natural flower date.
Then taking them back out to finish.
Anyone ever try this?

You might want to make sure no outdoor bugs hitchhike inside if you have an indoor garden.

Maineahh · Jul 24, 2018

Yeah these are pretty much inchworms.they're not awful right now but I foresee it getting worse. I'll give some of that a try just hate to spray too much on afraid it's going to stress the plants you know the neem, essential oils,and dead bug.i guess i just spread the applications out.thanks for the info!

Dmannn · Jul 24, 2018

Maineahh said:
Yeah these are pretty much inchworms.they're not awful right now but I foresee it getting worse. I'll give some of that a try just hate to spray too much on afraid it's going to stress the plants you know the neem, essential oils,and dead bug.i guess i just spread the applications out.thanks for the info!

Try DE.

Black-Thumb · Jul 24, 2018

Dmannn said:
Try DE.

Yea I've heard that works great. Never tried it but only heard good things. Dehydrates them to death I guess?

Maineahh · Jul 24, 2018

Just sprinkle around base of plant on soil?

Chief Chieferton · Jul 24, 2018

Black-Thumb said:
I used this biz last year. Got it at lowes. It had great reviews so I tried it out. Worked like a charm getting rid of those little fuckers. This was on 2 outdoor White Widows in soil. View attachment 4170672
Neem works for me for general use, and I spray it on everything once a week, but those 'pillars are brutal. They didnt give a shit about neem. I had the little green ones that attach themselves to the underside of the stem at the base of a cola. Almost impossible to see. I hate them.

Suspend will get em. If you know a landscaper maybe they can get you commercial grade. I believe a less potent version can be found at a garden center

Dmannn · Jul 24, 2018

Maineahh said:
Just sprinkle around base of plant on soil?

Yes, use the puffer it comes with and apply from the bottom up

Chief Chieferton · Jul 24, 2018

Chief Chieferton said:
Suspend will get em. If you know a landscaper maybe they can get you commercial grade. I believe a less potent version can be found at a garden center

Its a foliant and biodegrades in 48-72.

Maineahh · Jul 24, 2018

What exactly is suspend and is it organic?

Maineahh · Jul 24, 2018

What about predator insects?just an idea.

Chief Chieferton · Jul 24, 2018

Maineahh said:
What exactly is suspend and is it organic?

It is targeting tent and gypsy caterpillars. It is not organic but becomes inert in 2-3 days. We use it on ornamental and fruit trees. Not sure about collateral damage to ally bugs but there'll be no more caterpillars.

socaljoe · Jul 25, 2018

Maineahh said:
I've got a question about caterpillars horrible where I live been spraying with neem and essential oils peppermint orange and lavender seems to keep them in check somewhat but the little s**** are still around anyone have any advice?

I use this stuff. It has BT, which is a bacteria that kills the caterpillars. Works pretty well. I just mix it up in a pump sprayer and go to town...works great on tomato hornworms too.

Cbd1981 · Jul 25, 2018

Maineahh said:
I've got a question about caterpillars horrible where I live been spraying with neem and essential oils peppermint orange and lavender seems to keep them in check somewhat but the little s**** are still around anyone have any advice?

I use spinosad works great for caterpillars,leaf hoppers and pretty much any leaf eater. I spray twice a week for 2 weeks.

thumper60 · Jul 25, 2018

Maineahh said:
I've got a question about caterpillars horrible where I live been spraying with neem and essential oils peppermint orange and lavender seems to keep them in check somewhat but the little s**** are still around anyone have any advice?

look into BT great stuff for cats

Maineahh · Jul 27, 2018

Thank you everyone for the input.think im going to give spinosad a try allng with my neem and essential oils.one more question has anyone tryed actinovate for powdery mildew prevention?

GvegasGrowa · Jul 27, 2018

So how's the weather treating everyone? 5 days of rain in central MA... Feels more like central Florida.

My greenhouse girls are doing well, but I had some indoor ready to cut & they started molding up almost overnight. Fml

Black-Thumb · Jul 27, 2018

GvegasGrowa said:
So how's the weather treating everyone? 5 days of rain in central MA... Feels more like central Florida.

My greenhouse girls are doing well, but I had some indoor ready to cut & they started molding up almost overnight. Fml

Mine have been loving the rain. They needed it.

We got pummeled most of the day yesterday, so they got a good water then this morning they were totally dry. Crazy.

thumper60 · Jul 27, 2018

northeastmarco said:
hey everyone
Back for another season. Apologize for starting a bit late. Can’t wait to get outdoors again.

whats up bro hope all is well

pic of honey bee x skidder that u made

too larry · Jul 27, 2018

Maineahh said:
I've got a question about caterpillars horrible where I live been spraying with neem and essential oils peppermint orange and lavender seems to keep them in check somewhat but the little s**** are still around anyone have any advice?

If they are flowering, I would go with BT. Once they eat some it, they can no longer feed. They die from not eating.

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