Hugh J@ss Re@lly Shows His @ss
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Psychobilly
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Psychobilly
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If using the bucket on the left, I would drill my hole around the 1 gal/5L marks.
The difference between them is about how much I increased my reservoir size.
It isn't rocket science though. Pick one and put it to work and you'll quickly get feedback from the plant.
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
Well, just got back from the vet - Shiloh's muzzle and chin are swelled up like a balloon.
She confirmed what I figured: Big Boy ate a wasp or bee. Has a goiter the size of a big lemon on his throat.
I have a wall of Lucidum or Tall Glossy Privet in full bloom right now and lots of bees.
I'd given him some Benadryl already, but we are gun shy after losing multiple dogs in just the last few years -
one of them in the car on the way to the animal hospital. Might have been a snake, though I saw no puncture.
Was worth the bill for the reassurance + I was wheedling her for all the free 411 I could get before she caught on and clammed up.
So, he got a Benadryl shot and a steroid shot and he's a little freaked out - he's a big baby.
She confirmed what I figured: Big Boy ate a wasp or bee. Has a goiter the size of a big lemon on his throat.
I have a wall of Lucidum or Tall Glossy Privet in full bloom right now and lots of bees.
I'd given him some Benadryl already, but we are gun shy after losing multiple dogs in just the last few years -
one of them in the car on the way to the animal hospital. Might have been a snake, though I saw no puncture.
Was worth the bill for the reassurance + I was wheedling her for all the free 411 I could get before she caught on and clammed up.
So, he got a Benadryl shot and a steroid shot and he's a little freaked out - he's a big baby.
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
Today's the first day I let the Sowah take any full on sunlight, and it was afternoon light.
She looks to be revegging, as no bud sites are forming like they are inside on the others.
She seems happy - fed her today, and temps are in the low 80's / low 60's.
Tomorrow or the next day, she gets her big girl shoes and goes into a hempy bucket.
And there's ol' Shiloh the photobomber - fresh off his discovery of why bee-eating is a crummy hobby.
He seems happy, too.
She looks to be revegging, as no bud sites are forming like they are inside on the others.
She seems happy - fed her today, and temps are in the low 80's / low 60's.
Tomorrow or the next day, she gets her big girl shoes and goes into a hempy bucket.
And there's ol' Shiloh the photobomber - fresh off his discovery of why bee-eating is a crummy hobby.
He seems happy, too.
Psychobilly
🧀Muenster
Awwwww that poor dog in that heat..... lol looks good brother
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
They don't care for the heat too much, and your concern has not gone unnoticed.Awwwww that poor dog in that heat..... lol looks good brother
I think I'mma drop 'em off at your house for the summer - be back in October!
They don't eat much
and are easy to handle. 
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
Hey, @Amarok - I have a couple hempy Q's: 1. Do I need to worry about PH in my well water? Never tested it before.
2. Will painting my bucket green cause it to get too hot inside? Sure would hide better.
3. Was planning on a 70/30+/- perlite/coco mix on top of pure perlite in reservoir. OK?
My wife told me yesterday that if my Bermuda Triangle Haze doesn't reverse, I should just grow all of 'em out!!!
Now, that's the sort of thing that sets my preternaturally devious mind to racing... Oh, Martha!
2. Will painting my bucket green cause it to get too hot inside? Sure would hide better.
3. Was planning on a 70/30+/- perlite/coco mix on top of pure perlite in reservoir. OK?
My wife told me yesterday that if my Bermuda Triangle Haze doesn't reverse, I should just grow all of 'em out!!!
Now, that's the sort of thing that sets my preternaturally devious mind to racing... Oh, Martha!
GthaEnigma
Canna-Arborist
I would personally use a color closer to the tree trunks
You mean the reservoir? As long as what you are putting in is in the proper range(I aim for around 6) you should be fine. I've never tested the runoff. Easy to flush out and replace if you have issues.
It shouldn't. I've coloured some of my white buckets to reduce algae inside without issue.
I found that the coco's evaporation rate helps cool the root zone. My plants only ever saw the low 30s Celsius though. I don't know how hot it gets in that oven you live in.
I have cooler nights, and the reservoir helps regulate the temperature swings. The nute solution doesn't get as hot in the day or as cool at night. Your climate is utterly foreign to me so once you get going, while I am willing, I don't know how useful I'll be.
Should work. I probably go closer to reversing that ratio in mine, but again, it isn't rocket science. I like more coco for structural stability, but others do differently. Play around, have fun, and see how it goes. First run is as much about learning as growing, imo.
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
No, I meant I have never tested the PH of my well water that I water with. 10 years, no problems, but never checked it.
I guess more coco = better water retention? I'm using a 7 gallon bucket, so some extra coco, and Bob's my uncle!
We don't get over 36c or 37c usually, but there have been years when it got to 42c!!
Thanks, brother... I don't mean to put you on the spot or anything. It's all just a lark, really!
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
Solid! ? Good advices!I would personally use a color closer to the tree trunks
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
So, I had an unopened spray can of a lightish, baby-shit brown, and she's done!I would personally use a color closer to the tree trunks
Great call, @GthaEnigma ; why do these things seem so obvious once pointed out by someone else?
Psychobilly
🧀Muenster
They don't care for the heat too much, and your concern has not gone unnoticed.
I think I'mma drop 'em off at your house for the summer - be back in October!
They don't eat much
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LOL I can't blame you. He looks kind small though; I'll have to get some steel tops for a few tanks so he's safe
You aren't.
I'm happy to share any info I have, just as I know you would happily reciprocate.
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Hempys are hydroponic growing, so if you've done other hydro with that water you should be fine. If you've only grown in soil, you'll probably need to lower the water PH for hydro.No, I meant I have never tested the PH of my well water that I water with. 10 years, no problems, but never checked it.
I guess more coco = better water retention? I'm using a 7 gallon bucket, so some extra coco, and Bob's my uncle!
We don't get over 36c or 37c usually, but there have been years when it got to 42c!!
Alternatively, adding a fulvic product will also increase nutrient availability at a wider PH range, so that's another possible solution. A cheap PH pen is recommended though.
More coco means more water retention throughout the column and more oxygen availability but it is the higher evaporation rate that makes the biggest difference in the cooling process, IMO. That top layer of coco is constantly exchanging water with the atmosphere and drawing moisture from below. Its porosity is the difference, as opposed to perlite.
Hugh Jass
Canna-Mycologist
First time I've heard that particular word used to describe him!LOL I can't blame you. He looks kind small though; I'll have to get some steel tops for a few tanks so he's safe
He's only 60 lbs, but he's tall, rangy and made of spun steel.
Since they're small (there's 2 of 'em, you know), you prolly won't even notice them all summer.
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