So I was at the dispensary earlier and saw a bunch of starts growing in coco coir. I figured that since I have a private yard with some decent soil, potting soil in bags, and good fertilizer on hand, I’d try my luck with a cute little True OG clone, about a foot tall.
She has bright green new growth, and appears very healthy. I want to put her in a south-facing bed that has lain fallow for several years. We’re in SoCal and while the temps are in the low 80s right now, they could hit spells of 100+ in the coming months.
Questions (and my apologies to the forum if they’ve already been answered a million times):
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The roots are encased in a 2-inch block of coco coir. Is it safe to plant that directly into amended soil?
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Do I first need to “harden” this indoor-grown start to get her used to direct sunlight? What would be the best way to do this? An hour at a time, ramping up to several times a day?
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Is regular potting soil okay to amend existing soil with? Is the standard Miracle Gro okay to fertilize with?
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I’ve noticed some of my other garden plants have had their leaves munched by insects. Is there a recommended solution to preventing this?
Thank you all! Looking forward to embarking on this new horticultural adventure!