[Mattskibop]

Originally Posted by seeded

With all the plots being within 50m of public walkways it's a good thing you took cuts when you did because those outside plots are all completely unsuitable for growing cannabis in the long term... a cannabis plant in full bloom unmistakably announces it's presence to the world and everyone around them will hunt them down given the faintest of whiffs on the wind.

I wish for your sake I'm wrong and you get a great harvest but if human nature is as predictable as I expect send me a PM and you won't have to worry about genetics for a while.

Good point, this is a conclusion that Ive thought about alot since planting there. Just so we are clear, this is not a major walkway especially because there alot of hills around (which deters lazy ripper types), when scouting this spot I made some effort to make sure there were no trails leading directly to the spot, unfortunately, in my attempt to find the most secure spot, lots of weaving and walking through blackberry and hills I have ended up coming back around toward the walkway.

I feel like I have a ~20% chance of harvesting these girls, not ideal but I'll take 20% of something over 100% of nothing, chances may actually be better than I think. I've made peace with the idea of losing these girls so it hopefully wont sting as much if it happens.
Due to the location (semi-close), the great soil and ok sunlight I had put my most liked/promising strains here. Looking back I should have put them around the corner here.






This is a black russian hanging out with a couple of HWFNV autos.
These would have been much better suited at the other spot. Live and learn I guess...

My secondary strategy involves taking a bunch of clones for relocation and reversing/CS seedmaking.

I don't know how any of my plans will turn out but stay tuned and we'll find out together.: dance013:

BTW - youve got mail.

[Mattskibop]

Originally Posted by 420bears

looks great mate keep up the good work

Thanks man, hope you enjoy the ride as much as I do

[Mattskibop]

Originally Posted by ozzieAI

any not natural stands out...do you really need the cages?

i would also add more leaf matter around the plants...and use local sticks as stakes if needed

other tricks i used was never ever plant in a pattern...always random...usually up next to the north face of a bush,using the bush for protection, something to tie off too and is an excellent way to hide plants...

good luck

Cages - so I have put out a few clones in the same area without cages, just some slug pellets. The majority of these have been eaten by "something". So yes, in this location, cages are necessary. I would prefer not to, which is why I tested without cages as well.

Yep always looking for north facing plots, all tester plots this season so no real patterns to be made from 4 plants

What do you mean by "something to tie off to?", like bending the plants over so they look less "weedy?"

[ozzieAI]

What do you mean by "something to tie off to?", like bending the plants over so they look less "weedy?"

thats right as well as providing support during flowering...

if you need the cages try and camo the wire...i used to use similar wire that was coated green and i have also spray painted it to cover the silver so it blends in much better...

your plants are looking good...

[Mattskibop]

Originally Posted by ozzieAI

thats right as well as providing support during flowering...

if you need the cages try and camo the wire...i used to use similar wire that was coated green and i have also spray painted it to cover the silver so it blends in much better...

your plants are looking good...

Thanks... Yep Ive seen and thought about painting the cages too, maybe I still will for any remaining to go out. To me they just dont really stand out that much.

Anyone have any experience uploading videos here?
Dont want to be shooting myself in the foot, big brother and all that...

Pictures are good but videos are better imo.
Dont see much on the boards though.

[ozzieAI]

trust me...someone will see the wire before they see the plant...

don't do vids and rarely do pics these days as i haven't change my style from that i already have pics posted for...

[Mattskibop]

Originally Posted by ozzieAI

trust me...someone will see the wire before they see the plant...

don't do vids and rarely do pics these days as i haven't change my style from that i already have pics posted for...

Yeah they'll see as they trip over it....

[ozzieAI]

you would be surprised...i have been an avid bushwalker for many years and have found several grows because people left 'stuff' laying around or didn't blend their grow into the surroundings...i have found fert containers, hoses, plastic bags and wire cages...leaving well defined tracks/trails is another good way for people to find your crop...

[Mattskibop]

I had the intention of removing cages once flowering begins because animals tend to leave them alone. The downside to this is that going in and out only emphasizes any trails, also the cages will act as support and ensure I dont come back to plants laying on the ground.

Another point is that the larger plants are likely to overgrow the cage til it cant been seen anyway. I would think the bigger risk at the moment would be the bare earth surrounding this one particular plot (eyes in sky).

[ozzieAI]

I would think the bigger risk at the moment would be the bare earth surrounding this one particular plot (eyes in sky).

absolutely...a friend used to have an ultra lite and he would easily spot outdoor grows by the cleared ground around plants...