I looked around and there is a lot of info but no really densely packed thread. Figured I would start a thread based on what my grow would be and let everyone fill in the gaps, give options, and info for other situations and environments. Focusing on autos since this is AFN. Any information welcome and needed. Ill try to edit in the information and organize here into this post but if any moderators want to please feel free.
Main concerns:
1: Latitude, last frost date in spring and first frost date in fall.
2: Terrain like mountains, swamp, forest, farm land.
3: Local pest like animals and insects.
4: Prep work like digging and amending holes, clearing brush and branches.
5: Available time to visit plots. Example1 hour once a week.
1: If you plant to early frost will kill seedlings and young plants by rupturing the plants cells when the water in them freezes. Plant to late and the plants can be killed or severely damaged and wont mature.
2: Your terrain will decide a lot and all have advantages and draw backs. Rock foot hills or mountains may not have deep enough soil. Hi tops may have great sun bit a very deep water line so plants need watered more often. Planting on the north side of a bluff in geat soil might get very little sun.
3: You may have a huge rabbit population. Maybe japanese beetles have invaded. Possable moose or deer problem. Knowing what is around that will eat your plants lets you know what repellents and protection you need.
4: Prepping is a big deal to get the best harvest. You have to know your location and pest. Does the soil have a lot of clay? Do you need a fence to keep animals away? How fertile is the soil? Is there limestone or bedrock a foot under the soil?
5: Time spent at the plot lets you feed and water, inspect for pest. Do you need to provide the nutrients for the whole grow or can you fertilize often? Do you need water crystals to help with dry spells?
That's the start . . . .
Main concerns:
1: Latitude, last frost date in spring and first frost date in fall.
2: Terrain like mountains, swamp, forest, farm land.
3: Local pest like animals and insects.
4: Prep work like digging and amending holes, clearing brush and branches.
5: Available time to visit plots. Example1 hour once a week.
1: If you plant to early frost will kill seedlings and young plants by rupturing the plants cells when the water in them freezes. Plant to late and the plants can be killed or severely damaged and wont mature.
2: Your terrain will decide a lot and all have advantages and draw backs. Rock foot hills or mountains may not have deep enough soil. Hi tops may have great sun bit a very deep water line so plants need watered more often. Planting on the north side of a bluff in geat soil might get very little sun.
3: You may have a huge rabbit population. Maybe japanese beetles have invaded. Possable moose or deer problem. Knowing what is around that will eat your plants lets you know what repellents and protection you need.
4: Prepping is a big deal to get the best harvest. You have to know your location and pest. Does the soil have a lot of clay? Do you need a fence to keep animals away? How fertile is the soil? Is there limestone or bedrock a foot under the soil?
5: Time spent at the plot lets you feed and water, inspect for pest. Do you need to provide the nutrients for the whole grow or can you fertilize often? Do you need water crystals to help with dry spells?
That's the start . . . .
