First time guerilla grow tips

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Bigtex0812

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- Long time lurker, first time poster. I live in New York and have access to remote wetland/forest that I plan on putting out ~10+ plants in. have a few questions, I do have a decent green thumb and would prefer to keep things organic ON/UNDER my plants, I'm gonna pest/fungus blast the surrounding area. Not afraid to mix my own anything. I know quality everything costs, but would like to stay affordable while still being worth it and keep visits to a minimum, although the sites are very close to where I live, so carrying is no problem. Also, partnering with my old man who knows a damn lot about cultivation of bitches.

- First question: pot. I've seen fabric 10gal pots that look nice, as they might fold up into my large back pack for transport. I've also seen the "global bucket" (5gal bucket version of earth box) that would be nice for it's wicking ability. It can also be connected via siphon to a reservoir for longer between watering. I would like to dig a hole for the pot. 5gal buckets I can get for free so that's a plus. Also considered like a burlap sack/plastic bag. Any ideas here?

- Second question: soil mix. I have access to free high quality "leaf mould" (leaf compost) and a leaf /clipping compost. I also have about 15,000 composting worms who live in a mix of those so I have a lot of castings and a steady supply of nutrient rich "worm tea". I can make bio char and also have good maple ash. I've looked into pro mix and I feel like I couldn't fertilize it as I should being a guerilla operation. It's also pricey. I really want to avoid bone/blood meal as I don't want to attract critters/coydogs lol. The soil on site is pretty decent.

- Third question: fertilizers. Slow/constant release in the soil/water soluble. Again, I make worm tea and bio char regularly. I'm interested in mychoraze, trace minerals, beneficial bacteria shit like that. I've had little critters come dig up my bonsai trees I fertilize with roots organics Buddha grow, I think from the guano. So trying to avoid concentrations of things like that if possible. Not sure how animals feel about manure. Again, trying to stay organic when possible. I plan to be able to visit the plants roughly twice a week, maybe more.

- Fourth question: 'cides. Decent methods of keeping animals away, I have some ideas. We have everything from bears, deer, rabbits, mountain lions and coy dogs. Keeping bugs away, willing to blast the shit out of surrounding areas of plants with whatever boric acid etc. Funguscide all that good stuff. Would like to be organic on things that come in contact with the plant or its roots.

-fifth optional question: strain/bank. Anyone have any hearty short strains they like? Also, any cheapo strains that are "good as the best"? Seeds are expensive I don't really understand it haha.

- Any answers that could cover all questions in a single possible scenario, perhaps price options, would be great. Otherwise any other wisdom would be much obliged. Im sure I forgot to ask at least one thing here lol. Also open to any crazy ideas as long as its cost/final product efficient. Thanks in advanced!!
 
Bigtex0812 said:
- Long time lurker, first time poster. I live in New York and have access to remote wetland/forest that I plan on putting out ~10+ plants in. have a few questions, I do have a decent green thumb and would prefer to keep things organic ON/UNDER my plants, I'm gonna pest/fungus blast the surrounding area. Not afraid to mix my own anything. I know quality everything costs, but would like to stay affordable while still being worth it and keep visits to a minimum, although the sites are very close to where I live, so carrying is no problem. Also, partnering with my old man who knows a damn lot about cultivation of bitches.

- First question: pot. I've seen fabric 10gal pots that look nice, as they might fold up into my large back pack for transport. I've also seen the "global bucket" (5gal bucket version of earth box) that would be nice for it's wicking ability. It can also be connected via siphon to a reservoir for longer between watering. I would like to dig a hole for the pot. 5gal buckets I can get for free so that's a plus. Also considered like a burlap sack/plastic bag. Any ideas here?

- Second question: soil mix. I have access to free high quality "leaf mould" (leaf compost) and a leaf /clipping compost. I also have about 15,000 composting worms who live in a mix of those so I have a lot of castings and a steady supply of nutrient rich "worm tea". I can make bio char and also have good maple ash. I've looked into pro mix and I feel like I couldn't fertilize it as I should being a guerilla operation. It's also pricey. I really want to avoid bone/blood meal as I don't want to attract critters/coydogs lol. The soil on site is pretty decent.

- Third question: fertilizers. Slow/constant release in the soil/water soluble. Again, I make worm tea and bio char regularly. I'm interested in mychoraze, trace minerals, beneficial bacteria shit like that. I've had little critters come dig up my bonsai trees I fertilize with roots organics Buddha grow, I think from the guano. So trying to avoid concentrations of things like that if possible. Not sure how animals feel about manure. Again, trying to stay organic when possible. I plan to be able to visit the plants roughly twice a week, maybe more.

- Fourth question: 'cides. Decent methods of keeping animals away, I have some ideas. We have everything from bears, deer, rabbits, mountain lions and coy dogs. Keeping bugs away, willing to blast the shit out of surrounding areas of plants with whatever boric acid etc. Funguscide all that good stuff. Would like to be organic on things that come in contact with the plant or its roots.

-fifth optional question: strain/bank. Anyone have any hearty short strains they like? Also, any cheapo strains that are "good as the best"? Seeds are expensive I don't really understand it haha.

- Any answers that could cover all questions in a single possible scenario, perhaps price options, would be great. Otherwise any other wisdom would be much obliged. Im sure I forgot to ask at least one thing here lol. Also open to any crazy ideas as long as its cost/final product efficient. Thanks in advanced!!
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I will try to help you out, seeing as no one else has posted. I am going to guess this is going to be for next year.

Question 1, Pot, You said your thinking of digging holes for the pots? I wouldn't even use pots if your grow spot has good dirt. If you are going to pot them I would go with a 15gal pot or even a 10gal. With a 5gal they will quickly out grow them, and you will run into them drying out faster or getting root bound. Fabric bags are great, don't use a plastic bag.

Question 2, Soil, One main thing you will need to bite the bullet on, is buy some Perlite, Peat moss and a bit of lime. You can add your bio char and leaf compost/worm casting to it and it would make a great soil. The main thing this is to get your soil light and airy. If its to dense it will hold water and your plant wont be able to breath and will die (root rot).

Question 3,Fertilizers, I grow outdoors and use my own compost, main things in it is dry plant matter from the garden, chicken, cow and rabbit manure . I have used tea's to feed the soil. If you know how to make and use teas, then use that for your ferts. Feed the soil not the plant. As for critters digging up the soil, I just use a bit of 48-in galvanized steel welded wire fencing. Cut out a part of it and put it over the hole. I still get them digging at the ground from time to time, but they never get very far down and give up.

Question 4, Pesticide, Sounds like you have the area covered. As for the plants, you will want to get some Neem Oil for mites and other small pests. For the big pests you can mix up some garlic, chili peppers and dish soap. Spray your plants once a week or after it rains. Should keep them off your plants. They may take a nibble here and there over the life of the plant, but they wont take a second bite.

Question 5, Seeds, I don't know, can't help you there, sorry.

Good luck, hope this helps.
 
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