Growing

[bloodshot_eyes]

I dont live up there but I was interested. I've heard there's no growing seasons up there is this true? If so how does the plant get triggered to go into budding? How long does a plant take to reach maturity? And if there are seasons then when is the best time to plant and harvest up there? I need to know for future reference

[tomA]

In the tropics its all ways summer

[wallyduck]

I dont live up there but I was interested. I've heard there's no growing seasons up there is this true? If so how does the plant get triggered to go into budding? How long does a plant take to reach maturity? And if there are seasons then when is the best time to plant and harvest up there? I need to know for future reference

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i n the tropics the days are shorter , so they trigger to flower faster ... the season is all year round , but i prefer the shorter dry season grow , the long season has its problems ,, monsoonal rains arent fun to deal with ...

[bloodshot_eyes]

No worries. So I'm assuming the monsoon rains cause problems with mold or overwatering?? Would there be strains that are better suited to these conditions like maybe thai or maui wowie, or even that stuff they grow up in PNG?

[F420]

im keen to follow this thread too, Ive just moved to Far North Qld.

one thing is its ALOT more humid here than in Brisbane, so i see that being an issue.

they also have these nasty ass ants, that I imagine would be very good pest control.

[bloodshot_eyes]

I was up around there in January Ferengi. I can tell you it sure rains alot then ..

 

I've kind of fallen in love with Darwin though after a recent trip there so one day in the future I may make a lifestyle changing move there. Got no idea what the ganja scene's like there, wasn't there for that, all I know is they drink ALOT..

[ThcAholic]

I imagine the climate would be awesome. Even though it's humid, and thunderstorms may swamp...i'd reckon it'd be ideal for a "plant and Forget" grow considering additional watering should not be an issue in the wet season.

 

Plant a Sativa dominant Strain, and i'm sure you'd be right. Clip off the bottom 1/2 metre or so of the plant side branching, and even a mild flood shouldn't hamper an established plant. The sativa would combat the Humid conditions and be better for mold resistance.

 

..I'd bet i could grow some mean plants up there....i love that climate, i have love my holidays up that way....oh and the fishing up that way......If only.....but i;m stuck down south...bugger!!!!

Edited December 12, 2005 by ThcAholic

[tomA]

does anyone grow in the townsville reigon ???

[allhailthebud]

does anyone grow in the townsville reigon ???

oh yeh mate, me and me mate both grow, we just live down near the local milk bar.

[naturalmystic]

The main trouble in the south if theres alot of rain is that the plants may stretch a little bit but thats dew to cloud cover more id say and less full sun . Check out what the local market gardners do etc , id say in those conditions with lots of rain and hot sunny days your plants would pump and then going into the dry should be done maybe a little later than further south , its not like your plants are goin to get washed away unless there in a flood zone , once you get to know the area you live in and understand the seasons youll work it out, backyard would be the best place to start .