Guerilla in the Northeast

Abiqua said:

I look for areas of nettle, wild mint or thistle or Scotch Broom. These plants are all indicators of water sources [subsurface and surface/ plus an indicator of soil health.

So with that, I accomplish a few things, deer have NEVER [knock on fucking wood] gone to my plants. I plant in riparian areas that keep their groundwater throughout the growing season and keep other things healthly for the deer to eat. I also don't use ANY fertilizer or water at any time in the year. This I think also minimize contact with rodents and other critters not named deer. IMHO they are attracted to what you will bring in, not the cannabis itself.

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Wavels said:

^^^^like that post^^^
In the NE (NJ, which is not called the garden state without a GOOD reason) Deer are out of control.

The soil is rich and loamy, and very easy to work with, but the Deer are voracious and will eat any plant that is not protected by Deer netting.
Nothing worked in stopping them from munching, and I mean I tried everything, from predator urine to moth balls to irish spring soap shavings, human urine they laugh at as they fill their verminous faces with my cannabis plants.
If I sound bitter it is because I am, I contracted Lyme disease from those loathsome beasts carrying in their repulsive ticks.
This rant made me feel better, thanks.
Sorry!

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youknowthekid! said:

Funny you mentioned the nettle because that was one of the first things I thought of! I've stumbled across it a million times in years past when reading up on Guerilla. Even wondered about the possibility of planting them.. but ideally it would be best to find where they thrive for sure. Finding the right place is tough because honestly I'm near the coast and it's all fairly densely populated.

Like the word riparian haha. If I can find an area w/ nettles, close to a runoff from my water source, w/ enough clearing for optimal light... Well then thank you baby jesus!!! A man can hope



ROFL. If you don't feel totally better watch this and I promise you'll feel A OK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM1Pxlh_EfQ

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dopeydog said:

to deter mold a couple things I do is- plant in areas that get morning sun and in areas that get a breeze. for me this means hedge rows and the sides of fields as I must grow guerrilla style as well. also I like to top the plant sometimes several times, to create many heads rather than just a main one. then stake or tie the branches to allow good air flow trough the plant. the many smaller heads have less chance to mold than one huge untopped main.

get the topping done early well before flower, and don't worry about yield if done right you will yield double especially with god training. green bamboo stakes work well but I have used fresh sturdy sticks I find just as well. always tie up or take off anything that is flopping in the dirt or low brush as this will attract mold.

with powdery mildew i have only heard horror stories while I have lost huge plants from mold and even cutworms I don't see much PM. if I see it cut it out and spray lemon juice and water mix - 4 parts water one part lemon juice. this is what my mother recommended to me and it works. a small air pump sprayer works well for this and gets the job done quick. cover both side of the leaf and get them all covered.

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dopeydog said:

actually I think training them takes away the typical marijuana profile and makes them harder to see.. at least that's what I tell myself.

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