BigMikeChevy
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good looking plants man cant wait to see those plants at 6 plus feet high.
deluxestogie Grow Log 2013
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workhorse_01
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I'm glad I have the bat box! Theres nothing better than shining a light at my tobacco patch, seeing a moth flying, and then witnessing a bat scream in and no more moth.
me and ^^^^ workhorse, had many discussions about you yesterday,,,[ i visited his house ]
and we were in agreeance, that we both believe your a smart man when it comes to anything pertaining to tobacco.
and we were in agreeance, that we both believe your a smart man when it comes to anything pertaining to tobacco.
Tool of the Trade
If you take seriously the duty of pitilessly swatting hornworm moths--and who doesn't?, then this is the tool for you. It's from Walmart. I bought two.
Not only is the surface larger, the plastic is 3 times as thick as your everyday, cheap fly swatter.
Bob
If you take seriously the duty of pitilessly swatting hornworm moths--and who doesn't?, then this is the tool for you. It's from Walmart. I bought two.
Not only is the surface larger, the plastic is 3 times as thick as your everyday, cheap fly swatter.
Bob
leverhead
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Would that be a WMD?
Although it's hard to believe, the following information is not classified.
Bob
Bob
Harrow velvet looks great. Also Prilep. Very nice plant. About Virginia Bright; Probably is not perfect season.
I just hope that raining season is over also hurricanes and strong winds. Wish you all the best. You have enviable garden.
I just hope that raining season is over also hurricanes and strong winds. Wish you all the best. You have enviable garden.
marksctm
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Maximum Snap?
This is what I got for Maximum Snap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Bhk4BK4FrNo
I'm flipping cigarette ash on it as a conductor, (To simulate a bug.)
3 bucks at Harbor Freight Tools and uses 2 D size batteries.
It fries them good.
Well, Chris, that's pretty snazzy. But I would predict that a 5" hornworm moth would suck the juice out of 2 fresh D-cells, shrug its shoulders, then beg for more.
Bob
Bob
Yeah, yeah, it's the old "Don't stop now, I'm gettin' to where I likes it."
I wouldn't know a horn worm moth if it sat on my knee. Do they really get that big? What color are they? Do they look different from other moths?
marksctm
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I wouldn't ether John.
Knock wood or my head, I haven't seen moth or worm since I'v been growing tobacco, but probably screwed the pooch by saying that.
If horn worms ate all of my leaves, What would all of my aphids eat?
Picture this puppy...
...with a wingspan large enough to allow it to hover. It's a tobacco hornworm feeding on a tomato plant. They are often mistaken for hummingbirds.
You can view some photos of the moth on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manduca_sexta
Bob
...with a wingspan large enough to allow it to hover. It's a tobacco hornworm feeding on a tomato plant. They are often mistaken for hummingbirds.
You can view some photos of the moth on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manduca_sexta
Bob
Looks like the little guy is confused!.. You need to put him on a tobacco plant.
workhorse_01
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I have never had one of them on my tobacco. These little guys are the reason I'm sure of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=LiBSFrXg0HE I built this box maybe 8yrs ago and what a blessing it has become. They are " The ultimate tool in my bug killing arsenal"!
marksctm
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Awesome video Workhorse.
We do have a hummingbird moth in my location, but they look nothing like those in wiki link.
Hummingbird moth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird_moth
I'v built bat houses but can never get them to find or use them, any tips? (you can pm me)
Awesome video Workhorse.
And Bob, I had no idea the horn worm was so big.
We do have a hummingbird moth in my location, but they look nothing like those in wiki link.
Hummingbird moth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hummingbird_moth
DGBAMA
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How about this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UWFGZmUdUk
Could even set it out with a potted tobacco plant inside for "bait".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UWFGZmUdUk
Could even set it out with a potted tobacco plant inside for "bait".
July 4[sup]th[/sup] Update
I've been enjoying the deluge that's been swamping most of the eastern states. Since my growing area is sloped, this has not been much of a problem for the tobacco. The lowest corner, though, is host to a bed of melons and my Oaxaca Green corn cob pipe patch.
Since last night, that particular bed has had standing (actually flowing) water. So far, the melons and corn look alright, but I'm not sure how long they will tolerate the total immersion of their roots.
Xanthi Yaka 18a.
Prilep. They're topping 30+ nice sized leaves with very close node spacing.
Machu Picchu.
This photo, taken at 5 pm, shows the shade moving into the Machu Picchu bed. It's completely shielded from the sun until about 1 pm each day.
Despite the limited sun exposure, the Machu Picchu gets double intensity light during its time in the sun, since the adjacent white wall reflects much of the light, and keeps the soil temps higher than the rest of the garden. So far, they don't seem to be growing as tall as last year (in full sun), but the leaves seem to be growing larger.
Bob
I've been enjoying the deluge that's been swamping most of the eastern states. Since my growing area is sloped, this has not been much of a problem for the tobacco. The lowest corner, though, is host to a bed of melons and my Oaxaca Green corn cob pipe patch.
Since last night, that particular bed has had standing (actually flowing) water. So far, the melons and corn look alright, but I'm not sure how long they will tolerate the total immersion of their roots.
Xanthi Yaka 18a.
Prilep. They're topping 30+ nice sized leaves with very close node spacing.
Machu Picchu.
This photo, taken at 5 pm, shows the shade moving into the Machu Picchu bed. It's completely shielded from the sun until about 1 pm each day.
Despite the limited sun exposure, the Machu Picchu gets double intensity light during its time in the sun, since the adjacent white wall reflects much of the light, and keeps the soil temps higher than the rest of the garden. So far, they don't seem to be growing as tall as last year (in full sun), but the leaves seem to be growing larger.
Bob
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