AnonyMice Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Starting this thread as a placeholder for this years RGSC comp. The only comp I’m joining this year after last years flop and a waste of beans. Busy in new job so I will finish my plot for RGSC beans next week and get the beans into some water. Electric bike arriving this week so I kind of want to wait for that to arrive aswell. 12 mile trip up the mountain on bmx with compost etc. wasn’t fun This is what I’ve got done so far. Facing south in a Christmas tree forest, I have created a small spot and added a small amount of compost, FBB, chicken manure and bonemeal to get things started. I plan to build the soil up no-till style, since the ph and micro biome in the soil is way off. This is the same plot I’ve detailed in the outdoor sections thread. Apologies to those who’ve had to read twice The outdoor thread I like to include all the going’s on of this year whether competition or otherwise. Makes for easier reading and comparison for years to come 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skit Rat Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I've grown in identical surroundings pine/Xmas tree with compacted acidic soil where the trees grow ur plants will become like trees aswell . Just be sure to water often or dig down so roots can stay moist . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blerie420 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Was gonna say the same @Skit Rat dig deep as you can and they'll thank you! Best of luck mucka 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMice Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 @Skit Rat @blerie420 does the acidic soil cause problems for the plants? I thought I had to build a bed or use pots at this plot tbh. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skit Rat Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I'd say yes your right in thinking that but if you've made a raised bed / pots above ground and dig a foot down then the imported medium will buffer the pH. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blerie420 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 @AnonyMice I've grew in a couple different soil types outdoors without any real notable difference. The main problem has usually been what's growing round it and whether it has to compete with the local flora. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphyblue Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Good luck dude. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMice Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 Cool thanks guys. I bought a book today and it’s got pages on ‘improving the soil by digging’ so I’ll start there and see if it has any relevance I will dig I think. Started doing 50 hours a week in a new job almost 10 miles in the other direction from my plot so I might change my RGSC plans to a location on the way as I’ll be making that journey regularly. I can use the mountain plot that is 6 miles in the other direction for some other beans I won’t pay so close attention too.. x6 OPG x Fuckard & x6 OPG Zoap are in soil and on the window sill. I might move them to the top of the shed when they pop above soil New bong. Smokes really smooth . will update when something exciting happens oh yeah.. I germinated placing seeds directly in soil and propagate them on a warm south facing windowsill .. no glass of water or paper towels first. Nearly left that but out 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMice Posted Saturday at 16:59 Author Share Posted Saturday at 16:59 8 days since I potted up. Haven’t checked them in days. Nice to see most of them are alive and happy. All but 2x OPG x Fuckard. One wasn’t buried deep enough so I’ve gave her a push into the soil and gave them all a water. Hopefully they do pop up. I really like germinating directly in soil. Saves a lot of hassle and I can just water and forget, come back to some happy seedlings They were a little leggy so I’ve moved them outside. The weather is incredible here recently, shockingly. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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