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steven
12-23-2008, 08:19 PM
can someone give me some pointers or tips on growing dc in connecticut.

in need of information (new at growing them). i am growing them in 6'' pots and they are kept above 60 degrees. please reply

nullzero
12-24-2008, 12:40 AM
Maybe try to grow them indoors with the LED grow lights.

steven
12-24-2008, 12:42 AM
well im getting a flourescent light for christmas so would that work too?

thank you for your help

steven
12-24-2008, 12:43 AM
what is better led or flourescent?

steven
12-24-2008, 12:45 AM
what do i do with the dead skin under some leaves, do i peel it off or leave it alone?

please respond

nullzero
12-24-2008, 01:14 AM
I think the LED grow lights are better. I ordered some from here
led grow lights -Sunshine Systems : Home (http://shop.sunshine-systems.com/main.sc) and also picked up the blue LED grow panel from ebay

Chironex
12-24-2008, 04:10 PM
Steven, there are as many different opinions on grow-light preferences, as there are types of grow lights. There are some good threads on this subject from all perspectives, and I am certain you will find the one that is correct for you there.

Simply search under the keywords: "grow lights"

As to the dead leaves, if they are just dry, you can trim them close to the pstem. If they are rotting, they should be peeled away from the pstem and cut off for your compost pile. Rot appears as moist, brown (coffee colored) tissue and should be removed to prevent its spread.

jack hagenaars
12-24-2008, 04:49 PM
What zone are you? I keep mine under florescence...so bright light and I keep them on the dryer side for the winter months...Keep the mites off by wiping the leaves,top and bottom with a little warm soapy water,weekly and dont fertilize until the days get longer and brighter...then put them outside.
Nice tropical soil mix with perlite to keep it well drained...as far as fruiting...mine have yet to do that....hping this year....if anyone has any suggestions on getting them to fruit?????cheers.....

Chironex
12-24-2008, 05:21 PM
What zone are you? I keep mine under florescence...so bright light and I keep them on the dryer side for the winter months...Keep the mites off by wiping the leaves,top and bottom with a little warm soapy water,weekly and dont fertilize until the days get longer and brighter...then put them outside.
Nice tropical soil mix with perlite to keep it well drained...as far as fruiting...mine have yet to do that....hping this year....if anyone has any suggestions on getting them to fruit?????cheers.....

Move to the tropics! It's too short of a season where you live. lol

steven
12-25-2008, 08:42 PM
my zone is 6

steven
12-25-2008, 08:45 PM
and actually i am origanally from hawaii, but then i moved to connecticut so its still a little hard to adjust to this new climate

Chironex
12-26-2008, 03:43 AM
Hey, thanks for the bbucks, Steven.