First time growing - need some help!

KalosKagathos

New Member
Hi, I am new here!
I'd like to have my first grow this summer and I need your advise.

I already have about 75-100 high-cbd cannabis seeds that I got for free because some guy in British Columbia was giving out over 1 million cannabis seeds as civil disobedience to pressure the Canadian government to legalize weed (Vice made an article about it). And I'd like to buy about 10 high-thc seeds. Not sure what strain yet, I'm going to check that later today at a headshop near me. Or I might buy online, I've found Ambrosia (God Bud x Burmese), Betty Warp, Durban Kush, Durban Poison, Purple Papaya and Skunkberry for 50-60$ ofr 10 seeds on Vancouver Seeds Bank. Which one do you think is the best for what I want to do?

I am planning to grow outdoor guerilla style in a forest near my home. I hope to plant around next week (mid-may). I am not sure what kind of maintenance I should do. I want it to stay inexpensive as it is my first time and I might fucked up. I will be in Peru from June to mid-July, will it be a problem for the plants as I won't be able to water and care them? I think planting them in the ground would be better than in pots or bags. Is it a good idea to buy black soil? Does it makes a difference in the quality of the buds?

I really can't dry inside my house since I live at my parent's. I don't want them to know about this. I didn't found much information about drying outside. I've checked online and apparently humidity is quite high in mid-september around Montreal, between 55% and almost 90%, at 12-19 Celsius (54-66 F). I fear that mold will form if I dry outside. Will dry hanging bud outside be fine? Is a tarp or a tent or rubbermaid tub going to help? Maybe I could use an abandonned house to dry inside, but I doubt that will help. Also, is there a quick method to dry my high-cbd strain as I don't fear to loose thc?

Do you have any other good advice for guerilla growing?

Thanks a lot
 

Rolla123

Active Member
About drying outside that's a big no. The sun will bake your product. I'd suggest making a grow box type of thing be sure to have fans for circulation, that should work
 

Lucky Luke

Well-Known Member
You can get battery operated fans that last 2 days. So maybe a tent in the bush to dry with a couple of fans (buy 4 and swap em after two days for eg) Tent would need to be well ventilated and of cause hidden but should work.
 

Rolla123

Active Member
You can get battery operated fans that last 2 days. So maybe a tent in the bush to dry with a couple of fans (buy 4 and swap em after two days for eg) Tent would need to be well ventilated and of cause hidden but should work.
Do you think one of those large like 50 gallon tubs with the detachable lids that are usually for storage would work just as fine or a tent you think?? Just wondering because I plan on drying with one of these methods
 

Lucky Luke

Well-Known Member
Do you think one of those large like 50 gallon tubs with the detachable lids that are usually for storage would work just as fine or a tent you think?? Just wondering because I plan on drying with one of these methods
Im not sure of the tub you mention so I carnt answer, Keep in mind it has to be vermin proof and water tight, and dark with ventilation. You can also get those cheap dehumidifiers that just has the white "stuff: in them to absorb moisture.

Edit. I think I know of the tubs you mentioned..no good as not enough airflow.
 
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Rolla123

Active Member
Im not sure of the tub you mention so I carnt answer, Keep in mind it has to be vermin proof and water tight, and dark with ventilation. You can also get those cheap dehumidifiers that just has the white "stuff: in them to absorb moisture.

Edit. I think I know of the tubs you mentioned..no good as not enough airflow.
But if he sets up the fans it'll be like a grow box and you don't think that would work?
 

Lucky Luke

Well-Known Member
But if he sets up the fans it'll be like a grow box and you don't think that would work?
If he can keep it coolish and has the Dehumidifiers to wick away the moisture? maybe.. Dont see why not..If it gets hot and humid..not a hope in hell.
Thing is airflow is a big key. it cools and wicks away moisture. It also needs it to be animal and weather proof.
3 man tent (for eg) is cheap, weather proof, has enough room to hang buds, has ventilation screens and should be animal proof.
 
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Larry {the} Gardener

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Build a stealth tarp and paracord shelter for drying. String cords across it for hanging the plants. Lots of airflow is key. You can finish drying in paper bags in the trunk of your car. Take out every couple of hours and check it. It will dry too fast if you are not careful.
 
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