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justplainbill · #1 (**permalink**) 04-23-2009, 02:16 AM

The majority of the buckets will be 5 gallons. I plan also to use 3 gallon buckets to become home for my legal quota of 15 plants for me and 15 plants for the gal I'm a care giver for. Who knows maybe the deck will need some "Ornamental" Indicas in 2 gallon pails strewn here and there to help decorate it.

I'm using buckets because I do not want the area where I am going to use the buckets all dug up. This is the last large outdoor crop for me because I'm going to put together a bad ass grow room and migrate indoors. I have actually had great success with using buckets to cultivate the "Sweet Leaf"

Warning Miracle Grow Pearlite is also treated with nutes. If you do not measure the amounts in your pots and make them equal, you will get different ph's in each pot. The nutrient levels will also be different from plant to plant so you will be scratchin your head trying to figure out why you have nute burn on one plant and the plant will look perfectly healthy

If one of you mods want to put this warning elsewhere feel free.

jangel · #2 (**permalink**) 04-25-2009, 07:09 PM

Thanks Bill. I just added this here. Your wise advice as usual.

Peace

Richard Owl Mirror · #3 (**permalink**) 04-26-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by justplainbill

The majority of the buckets will be 5 gallons. I plan also to use 3 gallon buckets to become home for my legal quota of 15 plants for me and 15 plants for the gal I'm a care giver for. Who knows maybe the deck will need some "Ornamental" Indicas in 2 gallon pails strewn here and there to help decorate it.

I'm using buckets because I do not want the area where I am going to use the buckets all dug up. This is the last large outdoor crop for me because I'm going to put together a bad ass grow room and migrate indoors. I have actually had great success with using buckets to cultivate the "Sweet Leaf"

Warning Miracle Grow Pearlite is also treated with nutes. If you do not measure the amounts in your pots and make them equal, you will get different ph's in each pot. The nutrient levels will also be different from plant to plant so you will be scratchin your head trying to figure out why you have nute burn on one plant and the plant will look perfectly healthy

If one of you mods want to put this warning elsewhere feel free.

If I can ask, what state do you reside in?
You said: "legal quota of 15 plants" yet, I was under the impression Michigan had the most plant limit @ 12.
What is your states dried 'usable' possession limit ?

ISO2BWELL · #4 (**permalink**) 04-26-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard Owl Mirror

If I can ask, what state do you reside in?
You said: "legal quota of 15 plants" yet, I was under the impression Michigan had the most plant limit @ 12.
What is your states dried 'usable' possession limit ?

My guess is that he is referring to Washington limits. Legal limit there is 24 oz. of dried, usable buds plus 15 total plants (this includes clones, etc.).

ISO

jangel · #5 (**permalink**) 04-26-2009, 09:33 AM

Yes, ISO. You are indeed right. Nice to see you posting, sweetie.

peace

medicinecloset · #6 (**permalink**) 04-26-2009, 09:03 PM

There is a quick fix for this Perlite however. Rinse it in warm water for just a few minutes and you burn out the excess Nitrogen which is MGs killer nute. Best bet is buy the chunky perlite and only good quality as it counts.

Good post Bill
Peace and Love,
Med