Blueberry Guerrilla Grow

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thought i would give you guys a little taste of what ive got going on outdoor this year, these are 5 blueberry clones in 5 gallon grow bags, #4 dirt, and time release nutes, they havnt had the water they need latly, as its been a drought and i dont get my lisence back untell october.

a few nights ago we had strong winds, i was worried- 1 plant a main branch the same height as the top was broken really badly and sitting on the ground, it was still very lush and green so i improvised and took some tape off the grow bag to see if it will heal and propped up the branch for now, #2 is fine, 3 is bent a little but not severely, 4 is also bent maybe 45%-it will heal, and 5, is laying on the ground- it was the biggest too i can- it is still very green and looking healthy. i think they can all be saved, but i need some help with how to do this, without spending a ton, or stressing them too much, i was thinking 2 metal stakes per plant driven into the ground- not distrubing the roots-1 on each side, and a a string or something holding it up from each side, preventing winds knocking them over again?

-the one budshot is of 4-which started budding earlier then the rest, not sure why.
what do you all think?

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[chickenpoop]

well hidden they need staking though

 

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bump, any advice on what to use to stake them?

 

[SenorBrownWater]

bamboo poles are cheap

 

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bamboo poles are cheap

the ground is pretty tough-bamboo stakes are pretty weak, , i think i will check out windsor plywood for cheap wood stakes i can drive with a small sledge

 

[Laney]

I use the PVC covered bamboo stakes. They last for years. I first press a hole in the ground with a metal tool that is slightly larger. Then I place the bamboo stake - easy.

I staked my 12-footer with rebar.

 

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I use the PVC covered bamboo stakes. They last for years. I first press a hole in the ground with a metal tool that is slightly larger. Then I place the bamboo stake - easy.

I staked my 12-footer with rebar.

sounds good, i imagined a tool like that existed as its impossible to stake without breaking them unless the ground is soft, can you go into more detail on this tool?

 

[chickenpoop]

any metal pole will work, bring a hammer and make your "pre-holes" then shuv bamboo stakes in place. The poles don't need to be in two deep, a few inches is fine. from the looks of the ground i would think some bamboo sticks and no hammer would be fine just push them in the ground with all your might

 

[sippinslurpies]

What breeder do you know?

 

[Laney]

sounds good, i imagined a tool like that existed as its impossible to stake without breaking them unless the ground is soft, can you go into more detail on this tool?

I have one of these that I wear in my utility belt, although I think I paid like $5. The back end (when it's all together) is perfect to get holes started for stakes. A railroad spike or small pry bar will also work.

http://www.amazon.com/Mascot-Precision-Tools-Hammer-Screwdrivers/dp/B0006O99O8/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hg_4

 

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What breeder do you know?

dj shorts......

 

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thanks for the input guys, you made me realize i sharpened a peice of rebar a while ago... no idea why, now i know and just need to find it!

 

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bought wooden garden stakes, drove a big steel tool for foundations into the dirt then the stakes, and gave them some water. seems to have worked well, will update next time i visit.
(I have been away for a few days, i staked them on friday)

 

[danbridge]

I've never heard of a strain called blueberry gorilla. Sounds tasty LOLOLOL. Seriously, they look like they survived the wind. Sometimes, the wind can do it some good. If the wind blows and bends your plant in veg phase just before flower, and if it does not actually break the stalk, You can get up to 4 times the harvest yeild as you would from 1 non bent plant. In addition, you can top those same plants and get up to 10 times the yeild. Have a happy harvest.

 

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I've never heard of a strain called blueberry gorilla. Sounds tasty LOLOLOL. Seriously, they look like they survived the wind. Sometimes, the wind can do it some good. If the wind blows and bends your plant in veg phase just before flower, and if it does not actually break the stalk, You can get up to 4 times the harvest yeild as you would from 1 non bent plant. In addition, you can top those same plants and get up to 10 times the yeild. Have a happy harvest.

the strain is dj shorts blueberry, guirrila means growing in the bush- not on your own property, but they are recovering, and yes, i do know about LST and topping, but considering i visit once a week to every 2 weeks training wouldnt be practical, and yeild will deffantly not increase 10x lol. Training plants is for indoor imo, i like to just let em grow outdoor, Cannabis does very well when left to grow aslong as it has a source or water.
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[flawlesscrew]

If I was you Id use smart pots your plants will love you for it and you can reuse them. I recommend root pouch.