MrRoboto
Well-Known Member
New guy here. I've been reading my ass off. Sick of dealing with shady characters here in the Old South. Gonna try my hand at outdoor guerilla grow. Grew a few plants back in college. The best one was planted in a spot on top of a hill while burning one listening for turkeys. Just kicked the dirt around with my boot, thew down 3 seeds and lightly covered em. Didn't think about it again till deer season. Went back to find a 5 footer with a miniscule ount of bud. Sooo, pure luck has given the best results so far. And that was years ago.
So now to the task at hand... I have 5 fem ak47 seeds and 15 reg purple cindy. I have found 5 spots with 2 prepped holes each. I dug 3' wide by 2' deep holes. Ammended the existing soil with miracle grow potting mix that has extended release nutrients. I won't rely on this alone to keep the plants fed. I will add some chemical ferts along the way as needed. I know some don't like it, some do. Roughly half native soil, half mg. I also added lime as the soil is acidic in my area. A good hand full in each hole. I went around and gathered up rotting tree material in the area for mulch and covered the holes. I made chicken wire cages from some old material that was already rusty. Can't even see em if you aren't right over them.
The spots are spead out accross 40 acres in natural openings that are full of blackberry briars. The land was clear cut about 8 years ago and has planted pines and a mix of natural Hardwoods that came up. The trees are about 20' tall and its a pretty good thicket. No one in their right mind will be taking a stroll thru there. I estimate I'll have the minimum required 5-6 hours direct sunlight.
The pro and con is I am THE ONLY person running around on this place. So if it were to be found I'd be a prime suspect. However I don't wear tie dye shirts, or have dread locks, or say "man" every other sentence. So I don't necessary look the part. I think the only way they will be spotted is from the air and with the limited total numbers and small number per hidey hole, I feel safe enough. A calculated risk if you will.
Deer and rabbits are everywhere on this place. It is a big concern. I think the cages will keep the plants safe. An unknown is mice. Any of you in the South have trouble with mice? Any remedy?
I haven't germed any seeds yet. Will start this weekend as I have a guest in the house atm. I have jiffy organic seed starting mix for a starting medium. I have some tomato seeds I practiced with and they are looking great! Took about 4 days to sprout and now are 2 weeks old. I have a florescent shop light over my work bench in the shop that I have lowered over the tomatoes. I will do the same for the mj. Plan to veg till second week in April at home then out to the bush they go. I will acclimate them before transplanting to the ground.
Have I missed anything? Any advice at all would be great.
PS. I have told absolutely no one. Except you all![Wink ;) ;)](/styles/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
So now to the task at hand... I have 5 fem ak47 seeds and 15 reg purple cindy. I have found 5 spots with 2 prepped holes each. I dug 3' wide by 2' deep holes. Ammended the existing soil with miracle grow potting mix that has extended release nutrients. I won't rely on this alone to keep the plants fed. I will add some chemical ferts along the way as needed. I know some don't like it, some do. Roughly half native soil, half mg. I also added lime as the soil is acidic in my area. A good hand full in each hole. I went around and gathered up rotting tree material in the area for mulch and covered the holes. I made chicken wire cages from some old material that was already rusty. Can't even see em if you aren't right over them.
The spots are spead out accross 40 acres in natural openings that are full of blackberry briars. The land was clear cut about 8 years ago and has planted pines and a mix of natural Hardwoods that came up. The trees are about 20' tall and its a pretty good thicket. No one in their right mind will be taking a stroll thru there. I estimate I'll have the minimum required 5-6 hours direct sunlight.
The pro and con is I am THE ONLY person running around on this place. So if it were to be found I'd be a prime suspect. However I don't wear tie dye shirts, or have dread locks, or say "man" every other sentence. So I don't necessary look the part. I think the only way they will be spotted is from the air and with the limited total numbers and small number per hidey hole, I feel safe enough. A calculated risk if you will.
Deer and rabbits are everywhere on this place. It is a big concern. I think the cages will keep the plants safe. An unknown is mice. Any of you in the South have trouble with mice? Any remedy?
I haven't germed any seeds yet. Will start this weekend as I have a guest in the house atm. I have jiffy organic seed starting mix for a starting medium. I have some tomato seeds I practiced with and they are looking great! Took about 4 days to sprout and now are 2 weeks old. I have a florescent shop light over my work bench in the shop that I have lowered over the tomatoes. I will do the same for the mj. Plan to veg till second week in April at home then out to the bush they go. I will acclimate them before transplanting to the ground.
Have I missed anything? Any advice at all would be great.
PS. I have told absolutely no one. Except you all
![Wink ;) ;)](/styles/smilies/icon_wink.gif)