latitude54 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 The weather has turned pretty humid and wet over the past week and I've been getting concerned that my 2 outdoor photo's will turn to mush if I don't get them finished in a better environment. Currently they're in a 6ft x 4ft plastic green house outside and my thoughts were to essentially pick that whole thing up and plonk it in the garage (away from the dampness of outside), remove the plastic cover (keeping just the frame then add a light and a couple of fans. Ideally I'd like to keep my costs as low as possible so would probably have to go down the HPS lighting route and cover the window in the garage with some light proof fabric. But I'd like some advice on a few things if possible... 1. The garage is in regular use during the day so I'd need to keep day as day and night as night. Is this going to cause an issue with temperature or humidity? 2. Will I need to have some kind of extraction for a couple of plants in a 10ft x 30ft garage? I have no neighbours to worry about so smell isn't an issue. 3. Will this approach work or am I too late in the day to start pissing about with these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchFox Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) in a greenhouse...the humidity is normally more high as outside. if you have 2 sets of temp and humidy you see whats going on. in a garage you dont need a ventilator....you can keep a door open in the day time...if nessesary according to your measurements... they are in pots i assume....if you cover the pot with plastic...there is no rainwater coming in the pot...and you can stil water and liquid feed them as you like. hps is a good idea. Edited August 23, 2022 by DutchFox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippy One Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just leave them outdoors without plastic covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latitude54 Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, Slippy One said: Just leave them outdoors without plastic covers That just leaves them completely open to the elements. When it's not raining they're out of the greenhouse enjoying the sunshine & breeze. When it is raining (or at night) they're in the greenhouse with one side fully opened up. I just cant see them finishing well given the shitty weather and the humidity in the garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFord Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Dont bring them into the garage ! Putting a silly plastic g/h inside a garage with plants .... disaster within days mate , sorry Get some cable ties and tie the plastic g/h roof to the frame , take a blade and remove all the sides , leave an few inches overhang so you can tie those down also. You should keep them dry enough but you will need to watch the RH !! The dampness will cling to the underside of the roof and drip on your plants. Water less , keep the pots drier than you normally would. Only water 1st thing in the morning. You should get through it The joy of poly / plastic g/H's .... no fun. Been there and never again Or simply kick the plants outdoors ..... you just need to be vigilant and watch those leaves for that unmistakable sign 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latitude54 Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 minute ago, OldFord said: Dont bring them into the garage ! Putting a silly plastic g/h inside a garage with plants .... disaster within days mate , sorry The plastic cover would be going. I was thinking just use the frame to suspend a light and fans from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFord Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Just now, latitude54 said: The plastic cover would be going. I was thinking just use the frame to suspend a light and fans from. How far off being ready are they and what are they ? Moving them to a new enviro whilst in flower is asking for dramas i think. Im strictly outdoors so cant offer technical. Is there no option just to leave them outdoors ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latitude54 Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 18 minutes ago, OldFord said: How far off being ready are they and what are they ? Moving them to a new enviro whilst in flower is asking for dramas i think. Im strictly outdoors so cant offer technical. Is there no option just to leave them outdoors ? It's primarily my Green Poisons. they're just showing pistils so at the start of flowering. I can leave them outdoors, was just hoping that moving them inside might help keep them safe and get them over the line 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFord Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 @latitude54 The GP's are pretty well behaved outdoors mate , awesome smoke when well cooked Your plants / your choice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindSoup Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Yeah I've not grown GP but I've seen alot of people have success with it outdoors, I would stress mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippy One Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 You know cannabis grows well outdoors without shelter right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchFox Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, latitude54 said: Het is vooral mijn Green Poisons. ze laten gewoon stampers zien, dus aan het begin van de bloei. Ik kan ze buiten laten, hoopte gewoon dat het verplaatsen van ze naar binnen zou kunnen helpen om ze veilig te houden en ze over de lijn te krijgen In summer storm.....nightly predicted rain.....nightly predicted dew......i would always use the garage.... since no-one cares about the air they produce... untill week 3...dont worry to much about rot.... Edited August 23, 2022 by DutchFox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchFox Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) for this year a lil late....for next year i would consider light deprivation with the garage.... (see the topic about this...) then you can use indoor plants....outside..... i did it even on guerilla soil... Edited August 23, 2022 by DutchFox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpoolbouncer Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 23 hours ago, latitude54 said: they're just showing pistils so at the start of flowering well, your a month away from needing to think about worrying about mold, if your worried now good luck come end of september Edited August 24, 2022 by blackpoolbouncer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latitude54 Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 Just now, blackpoolbouncer said: well, your a month away from needing to worry about mold, if your worried now good luck come end of september With this being my first grow, I'm worrying about EVERYTHING! I spend my life googling things and coming up with "ideas" to help things along. But ultimately I just need to get through the grow and stop being such an inpatient stress head. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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