New Grower First Grow - Outdoors in Ireland

[St. Tom]

i have a couple outdoor as i said i also have 1 plant in the same pot as tomatoes just to see if i can get away with it

 

[Frank_Spencer]

Hey everyone,

I’m about two weeks into an outdoor grow here in Ireland, thought I would post progress after lurking a lot and getting valuable info.

Some background: I’ve done a very small indoor grow years ago but never considered outdoors here due to climate but was over at a friends place who’s green fingers gave me inspiration. I was a bit late in the season getting started so went for what are hopefully some v quick autos. Under no illusions though and not expecting a huge haul, in it for the learning, fun and relaxation of putting my mind to the project and off the day to day!

• Seeds: Amnesia Sticky Beast x3
• Soil: Was recommended Cré mix, an Irish made organic product filled with kelp and other good stuff.
• Pots: Had 2 11l Fabric pots one unknown plastic from the shed
• Germination: straight in the soil in fabric for two. One of them went into a biodegradable cardboard starter and under a propagator inside
• Outdoor location: have them in a cheap mini greenhouse on the sunny side of the garden. Probably getting about 10hrs of direct sun (when it’s out)

soil mix
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first sprouts after 60 hrs
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More to follow having a nightmare typing on the phone!

I'll grab a seat mate. May the green fingered Gods shine down

 

[Yammerz]

Day 14

 

[Yammerz]

Hard to tell from the photos but they’re about 6” tall. Had left them out on the deck for a bit of air but wind picked up and one of them took a bashing. Stood him up with toothpicks and back in the house, seems to be solid now after a day or two.

I haven’t used any nutes yet (when?) and only watering v lightly every couple of days.

 

[Yammerz]

After the wind on day 10

 

[Yammerz]

In with some basil

 

[Yammerz]

Day 19 (I think)…

Been pretty cloudy here recently. Will give first bit of nutes tomorrow before going away for the weekend. Have already realised a mistake, think I should have filled the pots more to make it easier/quicker to lst.

 

[Perpetually Automatic]

Day 19 (I think)…

Been pretty cloudy here recently. Will give first bit of nutes tomorrow before going away for the weekend. Have already realised a mistake, think I should have filled the pots more to make it easier/quicker to lst.

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You might be able to fold the sides of the fabric ones over, if they spring back try using safety pins. As for the plastic 1 maybe drill some small holes in the side for anchor points?

 

[indicalla]

Good luck!

 

[Yammerz]

Good idea folding the pots back!