fuzzywuzzy
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It's that time of year again, where smokers wake up to their kief-scraped grinders, empty gram bags, and drool-covered pillows... An idea creeps in to the minds of many. Most will succeed, some will fail, but ultimately it is the idea we strive for.
What I'm talking about, of course, is the outdoor guerilla grow.
To start off, this will be an ongoing thread detailing the thoughts, planning, and problems of the season. Suggestions/feedback encouraged. I will be obtaining a camera by the end of May for documentation, after a good portion of vegetation has grown in at the locations.
Laying the Foundation
Strains: 10 Female Nirvana Bubblicious, 10 Dinafem Power Kush, 4 Mandala Speed Queen, 3 Bagseed
Environment: 50 degrees latitude, Humid summers, Expected harvest is end of September
Expected Germ. Date: ~May 5
Expected Transplant/Outdoors Date: ~June 22
Last years season was spent scouting and prepping for this summer. A good amount of time (~40 hours) has gone into the necessary work/surveying of the area, and I've have concluded that it is worth the effort/risk.
My main concern this season will be the amount of possible mold I may get with the strains/environment I'm working with. I'll be using custom foliar sprays throughout points in flowering to reduce the speed/amount of mold.
About the spot
Positives: Close to base (5 minute drive, 15 minute walk), High density vegetation/bugs (Thorns, tall bushes/grass/trees, manic mosquito/leech population), various swamps deep in the vegetation (where my spots will be located), ample sunlight, no signs of human litter/traffic 5 minutes in each direction of the spot on foot.
Negatives: Spots located approx 200ft from an inactive railroad, in which, on average, 1 person walks by every 2 hours.
Although this sounds like a deterrent, I'm confident the spots I've chosen are the most difficult, unrewarding places to venture. Knee deep ugly looking water infested with leeches, mosquitos, and ticks, along with a 10 minute pre-hike to get to the actual swamp through similar difficult terrain, with just as many bugs. If someone happens to follow their nose to the smell, they will be met with these challenges.
The Swamp-Smart Crate
My idea that sprung this plan into motion seems simple, and should work in theory (I know, MSPaint rules):
- 2 standard sized Milk Crates per 3-5 Gallon Smart Pot, Non degradable wicking material (nylon rope)
One crate sits bottom up and acts as a base/platform for the second milk crate, allowing a safety zone should the water level rise/fall. Kind of like a house at sea. I'll be trying to secure this to the swamp floor as best I can using those really long, U-shaped garden stakes you put in the ground, for added stability.
The other crate sits bottom down acting as a housing for the Smart Pot. This crate can also be used to secure chicken wire around the plant to provide much needed LST support/height control. Both crates will be screwed together once in their final spots to strengthen the integrity should a storm come through.
Multiple wicks will be directed from the smart pots down through the milk crate holes to the swamp floor. Hopefully this will enable a
steady supply of the right amount of moisture to the plants during all phases of our random hot/wet summer weather.
I almost forgot, my soil mix will consist of 60% Pro-Mix(Hanging Basket-Planter Mix)/20% Perlite/10% earthworm castings/10% various rich composts + Powdered Dolomite Lime.
My feeding regiment will consist of Bi-Weekly AACTeas with some of my personal favorites; Floralicious+, Humic Acid, GW Mychorrizae, Molasses, and various peoples garden compost to further enhance microbial diversity. I already have an onsite 85L rubbermaid that is buried in the ground near my spots to collect rainwater. It hides underneath some particle board with logs/leaves/sticks as cover, took me a while to find it which is awesome
.
To take care of slugs I'll be putting a ring of copper tape around the base of each plant, and using strategic bait around the site to lure other pests/mammals away from my thc-covered ladies.
I'm interested to hear all input. I'll be checking in every couple of days at least, while I get my germination materials setup. Seeds come next week!!
Stay Alert, Stay Safe
What I'm talking about, of course, is the outdoor guerilla grow.
To start off, this will be an ongoing thread detailing the thoughts, planning, and problems of the season. Suggestions/feedback encouraged. I will be obtaining a camera by the end of May for documentation, after a good portion of vegetation has grown in at the locations.
Laying the Foundation
Strains: 10 Female Nirvana Bubblicious, 10 Dinafem Power Kush, 4 Mandala Speed Queen, 3 Bagseed
Environment: 50 degrees latitude, Humid summers, Expected harvest is end of September
Expected Germ. Date: ~May 5
Expected Transplant/Outdoors Date: ~June 22
Last years season was spent scouting and prepping for this summer. A good amount of time (~40 hours) has gone into the necessary work/surveying of the area, and I've have concluded that it is worth the effort/risk.
My main concern this season will be the amount of possible mold I may get with the strains/environment I'm working with. I'll be using custom foliar sprays throughout points in flowering to reduce the speed/amount of mold.
About the spot
Positives: Close to base (5 minute drive, 15 minute walk), High density vegetation/bugs (Thorns, tall bushes/grass/trees, manic mosquito/leech population), various swamps deep in the vegetation (where my spots will be located), ample sunlight, no signs of human litter/traffic 5 minutes in each direction of the spot on foot.
Negatives: Spots located approx 200ft from an inactive railroad, in which, on average, 1 person walks by every 2 hours.
Although this sounds like a deterrent, I'm confident the spots I've chosen are the most difficult, unrewarding places to venture. Knee deep ugly looking water infested with leeches, mosquitos, and ticks, along with a 10 minute pre-hike to get to the actual swamp through similar difficult terrain, with just as many bugs. If someone happens to follow their nose to the smell, they will be met with these challenges.
The Swamp-Smart Crate
My idea that sprung this plan into motion seems simple, and should work in theory (I know, MSPaint rules):
- 2 standard sized Milk Crates per 3-5 Gallon Smart Pot, Non degradable wicking material (nylon rope)
One crate sits bottom up and acts as a base/platform for the second milk crate, allowing a safety zone should the water level rise/fall. Kind of like a house at sea. I'll be trying to secure this to the swamp floor as best I can using those really long, U-shaped garden stakes you put in the ground, for added stability.
The other crate sits bottom down acting as a housing for the Smart Pot. This crate can also be used to secure chicken wire around the plant to provide much needed LST support/height control. Both crates will be screwed together once in their final spots to strengthen the integrity should a storm come through.
Multiple wicks will be directed from the smart pots down through the milk crate holes to the swamp floor. Hopefully this will enable a
steady supply of the right amount of moisture to the plants during all phases of our random hot/wet summer weather.
I almost forgot, my soil mix will consist of 60% Pro-Mix(Hanging Basket-Planter Mix)/20% Perlite/10% earthworm castings/10% various rich composts + Powdered Dolomite Lime.
My feeding regiment will consist of Bi-Weekly AACTeas with some of my personal favorites; Floralicious+, Humic Acid, GW Mychorrizae, Molasses, and various peoples garden compost to further enhance microbial diversity. I already have an onsite 85L rubbermaid that is buried in the ground near my spots to collect rainwater. It hides underneath some particle board with logs/leaves/sticks as cover, took me a while to find it which is awesome
.To take care of slugs I'll be putting a ring of copper tape around the base of each plant, and using strategic bait around the site to lure other pests/mammals away from my thc-covered ladies.
I'm interested to hear all input. I'll be checking in every couple of days at least, while I get my germination materials setup. Seeds come next week!!
Stay Alert, Stay Safe
