A few issues (yellowing of leaves, cows, etc.)

Recently, I moved my 2 plants to a 120 acre farm in a discrete location. They were originally planted May 20th and are looking pretty decent for their conditions. I have now came upon a few issues that I needed some advice on. First of, my location has been a rather big problem since the farm is filled with roaming cows. I've already lost 1 of my other plants to them and I don't want it to happen again. The security combined with the cows has forced me to pick areas that are shaded most of the day. I don't know if anyone has any ideas on how to keep them out of the plants. I was considering putting up a small net that isn't too noticeable. I just can't put anything that is blatant as this isn't my property.

I also have found that a few of my leaves at the very bottom have been turning yellow. (Pictures provided) This, combined with a few holes in the leaves make me question whether its bugs that are killing them or a lack of nitrogen, maybe even both. I transplanted them to fox farm soil mixed with perlite around a week and a half ago. They're now sitting in 6 gal buckets. I read that they usually don't require any nuts for around a month after being transplanted into such good soil but maybe I'm mistaken.

My last concern is if they are up to speed on development at this stage. I do plan on moving them to a more open space so they can reach the 20 hours of sunlight that they need in their veg stage. I'm a first time grower but from what I've seen the plants usually have more leaves at this height. I'm growing northern lights which tend to have the leaves of sativas but not usually the height. Any feedback is greatly appreciated as I navigate my way through this mess.

Make some solid cages so the cows can't get to them. Get a few steel t posts and some 4 ft high welded chicken wire. Drive 2 posts 4 to 5' apart and wrap the chicken wire around. I'd also dig a big ass hole and plant directly in th ground.... gonna need watered pretty often in 6 gallons

Find somewhere with underbrush as tall as the cage and you'll never know it's there

Where do you live that gets 20hrs of sunlight?
The holes are from bugs. Spray with some pesticide. Organic if you can.

The yellowing seems to be a nitrogen deficiency, but I'm not am expert. I would order some starter nutes. Since your a beginner, I would get something like Fox Farms liquid Trio. Has all the nutes and micronutes. Just follow the feeding chart they give you.

Remember 2 thing. (I learned the hardway)
1 You're not going to grow a pound producing monster your first grow. Use this, and your next few grows as a learning experience.
2 Read a lot. Do research. Get multiple opinions. While 90% of us are knowledgeable and have good intentions, there are quite a few people who don't know and answer anyway, or are just assholes.

Took years to finally understand the cannabis plant enough to produce great quality and decent yields.

CallinCarRamRod said:

Where do you live that gets 20hrs of sunlight?
The holes are from bugs. Spray with some pesticide. Organic if you can.

The yellowing seems to be a nitrogen deficiency, but I'm not am expert. I would order some starter nutes. Since your a beginner, I would get something like Fox Farms liquid Trio. Has all the nutes and micronutes. Just follow the feeding chart they give you.

Remember 2 thing. (I learned the hardway)
1 You're not going to grow a pound producing monster your first grow. Use this, and your next few grows as a learning experience.
2 Read a lot. Do research. Get multiple opinions. While 90% of us are knowledgeable and have good intentions, there are quite a few people who don't know and answer anyway, or are just assholes.

Took years to finally understand the cannabis plant enough to produce great quality and decent yields.

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u forgot #3 never plant in cow pasture

thumper60 said:

u forgot #3 never plant in cow pasture

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That is what I was going to say. Don't worry about the bug bites until you get your plants in a cow-free area. Soon they will all be gone if left there. Cows eat green stuff for a living. They will find it.

But the idea of putting some cages in the brush is a good one if you have no where else to go.

thumper60 said:

u forgot #3 never plant in cow pasture

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I didn't want to but that was the only option if I wanted to grow this summer. I'm just going to have to make do with what Im given.

As they are potted you have two feasible options. The first is a solar powered electric wire which is nearly invisible (would cost you ~$50) all you need is a strind or two near your plant.

Second option is my go to for hidden shaded grows. Put the pot in a tree. It takes a little work to place it there and disguise it but it works wonders (yes it works as weird as it sounds)