First Post; My Panama Red is hanging

[G-paS]

Welcome back @MissinBissin

[MissinBissin]

Always a Pleasure.
Spent a couple seasons watching things at GrowDiaries, and I’m loving the Next-Level feel of these talks and actions here on Overgrow.
FYI, @SativaKid asked me to come on over…

[FieldEffect]

I spent quite a bit of time over there trying to pick seeds. It is nice, the directory of breeders and strains, grow logs and reviews. Unfortunately, they are mostly the big seedbanks with any presence over there. Sometimes I wonder, maybe with the large volume of $$ those banks (like RQS, Barney’s Farm, Greenhouse, Dutch Passion, Sweet Seeds, etc) make, surely they spend a significant amount on R&D. I was happy with my Sweet Seeds beans. Who knows. I’m going to see about posting logs and reviews of the strains I grew this season to help with GD.

I’ve got beans for that Honduras x Panama, she looks great! Hoping to give it a go next season, we had an unusually bad season down here this year.

Fantastic overall, wonderful result. Keep up the great work, thanks for posting!

[MissinBissin]

Thanks for the warm n fuzzies. I’m loving the experience and depth of knowledge here. Forget the 1st generation of new strains from the biggies, I’m with this group in pursuing the Joy of real Sativas and making some room for classic Indicas

[MissinBissin]

Skip Chatham-Kent County, its a Frickin wind-tunnel down there… worst winds I’ve seen. Laid a beating on 3 plants all Summer long

[MissinBissin]

Buddy grabbed a Vertical column of Sand/Soil from the Roof95 / CloudWalker grow, and I’m picking it up tomorrow. I’ll do that mix/Agitation thing with Water and we’ll see how it settles. I’ll try and find a tall vase to work-in so we can see the results

[misterbee]

Regarding Soil Testing, I’m sure Local Soil Extensions (either Provincial or College/University) offer Testing for a really minimal fee. Here in Maine, you take a couple of Tablespoonfuls of Soil from 3 - 6 spots in the planned “Garden Area”, place them TOGETHER in a small Box (provided), fill out the supplied Paperwork, mail it in. (DON’T FORGET THE FEE!!) In about 3 - 5 weeks, they send you a detailed Soil Report, broken down by all contained Elements, even including Recommendations, if any. You have GREAT looking soil, BTW!!! SS/BW…mister

[MissinBissin]

Ok i am on it. Thanks for that push / recommendation

[MissinBissin]

Here is the template i’m using for the soil test, “in the jar”. That’s gonna take a week. It starts in 15 minutes.

ThaNks Bro

Three Simple Ways to Test Your Soil - BC Farms & Food

Shown are the 2 jars of sampled soil.
The freshly shaken Jar with the Lid just removed, and a Settled Jar, 90 seconds after really shaking it for 90 seconds

The Sand layer became obvious right away. Now waiting that 2 hour stage for the Silt to settle

[MissinBissin]

Two hours later here is the Silt line.
Clay line will be visible when the top water clears

[hawkman]

here is a few more references: “Seedfinders.eu” and “Growdaries.com” these will always help picking genetics/breeders

[FieldEffect]

I’m guessing you are going to be sitting somewhere in the 60-70% sand, 20-30% silt, 10% or less clay region. I think I"m going to have to go get some dirt in a jar and look at what I have going on. Thanks for sharing! May need to be adding some sand here…

[MissinBissin]

Thanks for commenting. Each of the last 3 years we joked about the soil at this location. And how hugely productive it was vs any others in the region.
Its so nice to use this simple method to get a BallPark look at the players involved…
Trying to find a blank Soil Triangle. i’ll post a copy when I find it.

[FieldEffect]

I saw that on the link you posted, you look solidly in the sandy loam or loamy sand territory. Results don’t lie!

[MissinBissin]

only raises more questions, which is awesome…

I am reading that this is a Texture Test. are we missing anything Obvious before we all head directly to Silty Loamy beds??

So happy I responded to a few years of visuals, and asked a question or two. Not a hard test to take by any means to get a rough idea. Only the last couple OF years I am realizing I must feed the Soil… its all in line…

[FieldEffect]

I think certain sand raises the silica and mineral levels. I don’t think I could get the same results putting sandbox sand in my garden bed, but naturally sandy and loamy soil sounds like it would be rich in natural minerals and great for oxygenation.

[MissinBissin]

Engineered sand is also something nobody wants mess with in the garden.
Like a Mason’s sand.
A friend nearly choked a plant-out within 12 hours after trying to impede Aphid traffic between the bedroom and the kitchen, by applying an inch of Sand.

I’ve done it myself a couple of times successfully, with beach sand… and it stopped the insects. He used sand from a construction site…

[Herrsquidward]

@Foreigner

Maybe the sand gives you wicked aeration.

That’s probably it. Sand also offers less resistance to roots, allowing them to grow large. The bigger the root, the bigger the fruit.

[SativaKid]

I tried the Machupi this morning with coffee, nice! You da man! Peeled mini chunks for the bong. Perfect finish. You’re one heck of a grower. The genetics are decent and it was calming as the major attribute to me. But chill not sleepy. Next up Pine Tar Kush

[MissinBissin]

Oh your making my day @SativaKid. And I like the order you have set in motion… Have a great journey