Growing Weed in The Woods

If you don’t have much room at home or a large garden, but you do have an adventurous spirit, a guerilla grow can be the answer. And it is also an inexpensive option. Here are some tips for growing weed in the woods, although, of course, such an endeavor is never guaranteed! Start your guerilla grow at the end of spring after the danger of frosts has passed and follow our advice. With a bit of luck, your hidden outdoor grow should produce enough buds to last you through the cold winter months.

Choosing the right location for your hidden outdoor grow

Planting cannabis in the wild is dependent on the correct growing location and is of paramount importance to the success of your grow. Whether you intend to cultivate a couple of plants or a good dozen, it is the location of your secret plantation that will ensure success. Try and grow indoor and outdoor big bud seeds, zkittles seeds and your favorite acapulco gold seeds.

Hidden outdoor grow: things to consider 

Your stealth outdoor grow should be well away from any public footpaths or boundaries to prevent curious eyes from stumbling upon your secret or even stealing your harvest. The ground should not be excessively wet, so avoid boggy marshes or any area that is likely to be flooded. Check that the available water isn’t too far away from the site – this could be a stream, well, pool or river or even a trough for livestock. If any of these are situated near the growing area, you should also make sure the water is not stagnant or unclean. Stagnant water can contaminate the nearest aquifer. Ensure that standing water is at least a dozen meters from the grow site. 

Good spots for a guerilla grow

• In the wood
• In the dunes
• In meadows

Adequate drainage is vital because cannabis needs plenty of water but does not do well growing in water as the roots will quickly rot, which means a speedy death for your weed plants. If you notice insects or larvae in the water, it means it is likely to be permanent, and is a sign that it is not the right location for a guerilla grow. 

• Getting the right spot for your guerilla grow
• Get started with your stealth grow!

Get the young seedlings ready in a tub, or, even better, biodegradable pots (made from a natural plant fiber such as coconut coir). Planting cannabis seeds directly in the soil is also possible if you live somewhere with a long growing season.

Watch out for areas overgrown with weeds, as they naturally prefer under the same environmental conditions as marijuana. Spend some time clearing this area, pulling weeds out by their roots, and using a garden fork to aerate the soil and remove any large stones. Although, there is no need to make the site perfectly manicured and completely weed-free, as this could draw unwelcome attention to the site!

Then it’s time to plant your seedlings in the ground. If the roots of your plant seem rather delicate, sink your tub directly into the soil, so that it is completely submerged. However, it’s a fact that during the transplantation process, your roots will probably sustain a bit of damage, no matter how careful you are. One tip is to use a pair of scissors to cut away the base of the tub to free the roots and then plant the pot in the soil – this technique is often used by tomato growers.

We recommend planting between 10 and 12 plants; a number which will lead to the probable harvest of 5 or 6 plants. Expect at least half of it to be lost to natural causes, such as insects or bad weather. Besides, eliminating male plants will also reduce the number of mature plants at harvest, although you could choose feminized seeds to avoid this.

If you don’t use feminized marijuana seeds or autoflowering seeds, you should remove any male plants before they have a chance to pollinate the female buds with seeds. However, harvest management will be quite challenging unless you visit the plantation to check the condition of the plants as often as possible.