Dojee Dave Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Just got my seeds in the ground today. I've done a lot of outdoors growing in the past, but usually used Nirvana seed from Holland. And always had to keep it low key because, you know, cops. So I'm happy to be able to be less cautious and to shop local. I looked at all the SA seed merchants and went with Daggafontein because they seem to be legit and doing it with love. And I DO like a decent percentage of Sativa in the mix. I bought Candy IV, Diesoline, and they threw in a pack of Gardeners Delight (randomly outside pollinated) which could be interesting. It cost about 1K which I paid in bitcoin 'cos I has a few lying around. It's also great to have weed-friendly soil at my local Starke Ayres. I mixed approx 50% Red Tractor Potting Soil, 20% Compost from my own heap (heavy on the kitchen waste), 20% Orgasoilux Elemental Blend (which looks like it really has everything that a fine upstanding young dagga plant needs), and 10% pearlite. I've decided to not piss about with germinating in water and starting in small pots. I just prepped decent sized pots and chucked in the seeds. 4 per pot because DG seeds are not feminized and I expect to have to take out at least half of them. Non-feminized seeds are new for me, but I have always felt that feminized seeds have been messed with in a way that could lead to a confused plant, so instead it will have to be Androcide! Then some home-made mulch to keep the moisture in. Now for watering and patience. Soil Mix Seeds in! Mulch ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Joe Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 That mulch during germ is new to meSent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 19 hours ago, Smelly Joe said: That mulch during germ is new to me Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk Yup, I figure since I'm germinating directly in soil, it must stay nice and moist. Let's see how it goes ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Joe Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Keeping an eye on this for sureSent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Hmm, regarding the way you have planted your seeds, I'd be concerned about firstly where the stem of the plant is inside the pot and secondly when the plants grow their roots are going to intertwine with one another - if you have 2 good females and want to split them, it's not going to be easy and chances are you will end up stunting them a bit when doing so. Good luck though! Looking good so far 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggafontein Genetics Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Ooooh, so exciting to see our strains out in the wild!! We will definitely be following your diary. Interesting with the mulch over the top, let's see if their hardiness prevails. C'mon little darlings, make us proud! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 First signs of life at 6 days . 5 of 12 showing. Quite relived because there was zero pampering. Tough little cookies. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smelly Joe Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 They look healthy and it doesn't seem as if the mulch layer bothered them a single bit. It probably helped with dropping the seed hat.It will surely keep the ladies cool with this warmer weather we are having Sent from my FIG-LX1 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 So 20 days in. Of the 4 seeds, 3 each of Diesoline & Candy IV made it up. Only 1 of the Gardeners Delight surprisingly. But DG actually supplied 12 of each so I germinated 2 more in cotton wool. Things are looking good. I think I will take @PsyCLown advice and separate them out soon before the roots get too enmeshed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Let us know how it goes, they may look small but already the root network has started and I am sure they have sent that main taproot pretty far down in the soil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) So the transplant seems to have gone well. Here are the 2 separated Candy4. Also a Diesoline that looks a bit odd . And one plant with some friends. Did a bit of early topping too. Edited October 16, 2019 by Dojee Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggafontein Genetics Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Interesting, that Diesoline is showing similar pheno to one in our test grow. Glad the transplant worked out OK! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Things are coming along nicely. It's been very wet and rainy in Cape Town recently, not a lot of sun. But the water tanks are full and ready for a hot Summer I think. Firstly the odd Diesoline: Definitely petite compared to the others. The Candy is looking nice and bushy. The other Diesoline is a bit yellow, but still doing well. The Whole happy family. Candy on the left, Diesoline in the middle and Gardeners Delight on the right. Shouldn't be long before gender reveal time! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dank Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) Looking good The odd leaves on the Diesoline could be those OG traits showing up, sometimes the "fuel" genes are a bit weirdish looking in the leaves, then that pretty bud and that gas aroma comes through in flowering! Had a BigKush from Dinafem that leaned to the OG side, very similar weirdish leaves to your the Diesoline. Happy growing @Dojee Dave ! Edited November 1, 2019 by Dank 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 Well I may be wrong, but so far all the plants are looking kinda female. Though the odds of that are low. But it leaves me with more plants than I was planning on raising. So I've been distributing them about the place; 2 in a nice sunny spot (the OG kush/Diesoline and one Candy with the same delicate sativa element, my favourites), one Candy in a less sunny spot - it's shooting up looking for light, and a Diesoline in a very sunny spot in a ceramic pot (seems happy). I dropped off a Gardeners Delight with my mother-in-law this morning. She is a gardener of note, but has never has anything to do with weed before. I can't wait to post pics of the mega-bush she is sure to grow in the retirement village garden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Dojee Dave said: Well I may be wrong, but so far all the plants are looking kinda female. Though the odds of that are low. But it leaves me with more plants than I was planning on raising. Haha, this is one of the downsides of regular seeds. I had the same issues with my previous grow when I was growing reg seeds. Ended up with more females than I could flower. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 Things are quite far along now and results are sadly disappointing. I weeded a few males out and a couple went hermy which was fine because I had to many to deal with. One Diesoline stayed potted in my sheltered yard with full sun. Weekly Seagrow and Firejuice for the last month or so. Small buds formed but she seems to be maturing early with brown pistils on the tiny buds: I planted other plants out in my front yard. Also full sun, but blasted by the wind and needed propping up with bamboo - some of which actually snapped due to the intensity of the Cape Doctor. But again tiny buds that are already showing signs of brown pistils. One win is the plant that I gave to my mother-in-law is flourishing in the old age home garden and all the residents are showing a keen interest is how it is developing. At least they are not too worried about the size of the buds. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggafontein Genetics Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Don't be in a rush to harvest, the brown pistils could be a sign of stress from the wind and heat. Those heads still have a lot of fattening to do! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 OK - will wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Ok things are looking better. Some plants still a bit sparse, but this Candy girl is getting there.Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dojee Dave Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 Update as we get towards harvest, The Diesoline with the OG Kush pheno has stayed small and delicate with very fine leaves. It took a hammering from the wind, but has pushed out neat little buds that I am looking forward to sampling. I think it may be something special. The best Candy of the bunch has done very well to resist pests and the wind and her buds have come in very nicely. The bonus "Growers Delights" I planted out at friends and family. They are fun, but not really producing well and just goes to show the importance of controlled pollination to keep strong genetics. I will report back on smokability in a few weeks once drying and curing is done! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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