question about temps

[ShOrTbUs]

in the past 3 weeks my avg low is about 58F, but 3 of the day's it dropped below 50F. its only going to get worse leading into october. is it better to cut her down now? or wait it out?

next 10 days: avg low 56F , the weather people around here are rarely right though.



the plant >>> http://www.marijuanapassion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64949&page=3

 

[pcduck]

They can handle a couple light frosts.

Been getting cool here at night also, but during the day it is hitting high 60's to high 70's and growing.

 

[ShecallshimThor]

Why not all but one and use that one to test their resistance to the cold in your area?
Don't waste the last plant but see if there is a difference?

 

[ShOrTbUs]

thanks for the quick reply duck. i was prepping to chop, just in case

 

[ShOrTbUs]

Why not all but one and use that one to test their resistance to the cold in your area?
Don't waste the last plant but see if there is a difference?

only 1 plant going

 

[pcduck]

I worry more about the rain then I do the cold this time of year.

Cool raining days terrify me more then clear and cold.

 

[ShecallshimThor]

We'll then my idea sucks/useless
Ha sorry

 

[ShOrTbUs]

I worry more about the rain then I do the cold this time of year.

Cool raining days terrify me more then clear and cold.

yeah the rain scares the crap put of me. i've elected not to build a roof for her.

 

[oldsman]

I would wait it out.You are probaly only getting the low temps for a few hours before sunrise and if she's in the ground shouldn't be long enough to effect her roots.It would have to get colder for a longer period before becoming detrimental.Growth will slow a little but at this stage might not be noticeable.JMO

 

[ShOrTbUs]

wouldn't the cold damage the plant long before the frost line reach the roots

 

[sunakard2000]

why wouldnt you make some sort of shelter to protect your plant from the rain? i dont understand why you elected to not give her shelter...

 

[sunakard2000]

well yah need some sort of cover during the rains or youll have massive rot/mold problems. and personaly if you cant cover them maybe you shouldnt be growing outdoors and/or in that location, plus the reason i asked is what he said, the rains scare the crap outta him yet elected to NOT provide protection from the rains... just sounds like a whole lot of worrying about rain, mold and rot. seems like more trouble then making a tent or even something as simple as propping a large tupperware tote over it till the rains over. gotta do something... id rather cover my plant and have it stand out a bit for a while during the rain, then have the rain either destroy the plant or cause rot/mold and lose the crop iv been spending time, money and love on... just my opinion

 

[ShOrTbUs]

this was a last minute thing i decided to do at the beginning of summer. i've invested a total of 35$ into the grow. so only my love will be lost . it doesn't matter now anyway. i was informed by my wife today that she forgot to mention she volunteered our backyard for my nieces birthday party this weekend. so i chopped her down tonight. it's unfortunate, but she's far enough along to be cut. just not as finished as i'd like.

 

[pcduck]

wouldn't the cold damage the plant long before the frost line reach the roots

Yes...they can handle a light to mild frost a couple of times. If you get a heavy frost or frozen ground you are done.

Darn parties, but better off safe the sorry.

 

[pcduck]

why wouldnt you make some sort of shelter to protect your plant from the rain? i dont understand why you elected to not give her shelter...

I wish I was in a legal state so I could do that

Would draw way to much attention if I tried it here.

 

[ShOrTbUs]

I wish I was in a legal state so I could do that

Would draw way to much attention if I tried it here.

:yeahthat:

 

[ozzydiodude]

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