Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible

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Coastal breezes generally carry air from land out to sea at night Valleys and exposed hillsides experience more wind.
    Ample water is an important factor for site selection. If you cannot count on rainfall, locate your garden near a water source that does not dry up in the summer; doing so will make watering easier and cut the chance of being spotted hauling water. Exclusive access by boat will reduce the risk of discovery, but make sure your plants cannot be seen from the boat. Many people use waterways and explore land bordering rivers.

Cool air tends to sit in natural and man-made valleys which are often a few degrees cooler.

The angle of the sun climbs during the summer, and it is also brighter.

Planting in a corn field offers plenty of cover.

Cannabis plants easily blend into other foliage when planted properly.
    Plants need a minimum of five to six hours of sunshine a day. Scout sites in the winter and try to visualize how the trees will cast shadows during the summer months. Remember that the sun takes a higher path in the spring and summer. Five hours of direct midday sun per day is essential for acceptable growth. More is better. Rocky terrain, hillside terraces, and grasslands all receive good amounts of sunlight.
    Wind patterns will affect your garden and influence where plants are located. Do your homework. Research average wind direction and force. Windbreaks protect plants from heat and water loss.
Security
    A secure location is the number one concern for most guerilla growers. Indoor growers can rent an apartment, house, or warehouse in the name of another person to avoid discovery. Guerilla gardens planted on public land risk detection by hikers, fishermen, or other outdoor enthusiasts. Remember, they are interested in specific sports and recreation. They will not go out of their way to find your patch unless you lead them to it.

Plant in a secure location that is out of sight! A greenhouse or a field of cannabis is vulnerable to both thieves and law enforcement.
    Choose a site that does not make your plants the focal point of the garden. Make everything blend into surroundings so there is virtually no trace of a grow show. Hide cannabis among other plants that are of similar size and foliage. Stinging nettles camouflage cannabis well, and if you are unlucky enough to brush up against them, they seem to reach out and bite you, giving a burning sensation for about 20 minutes.
    Park your vehicle in a discreet place away from the trailhead to your guerilla patch.

You can see how cannabis stands out when surrounding foliage dries out in the summer.

Plant ‘Ducks Foot’ in your garden to fool casual observers into believing it is not cannabis!

Cover the bottom of your shoes with duct tape to camouflage the pattern on the sole of your shoes.

Paint containers black, dark green, or camouflage. There are also camouflage sleeves available to cover pots.

A big dog will keep bandits at bay!

Plant on a tree stand to make plants harder to detect.
    Be prepared with a believable story about why you are hiking around. Some possible ideas include bird watching, fishing, wildflower photography, etc. Make sure to have some props: fishing pole, camera, bird identification book, etc., to corroborate your story. Stay alert; this is risky business!
    Some growers prefer to visit their patch late in the afternoon when the bulk of visitors are most likely to be in the forest. Now you will have plenty of time to complete tasks, and when the sun sets, you can return under the secure veil of twilight.
    If you prefer to visit your grow show in the early morning when it is dark, a flashlight with a red or green lens helps your eyes adjust.
    Always carry a cell phone to call for help or to communicate with a partner while at the patch. Turn the ringer off!
    Prevent making a distinguishable path to the patch by taking a different route every visit. Walk on logs, rocks, and up stream beds to avoid detection. Rapid growth of native plants will erase any obvious trail. You can fertilize to assist in repairs, but be careful with application as wild plants are easily over-fertilized. Remember, in late summer and early fall, most native plants in dry climates will not regrow.
    Bring growing supplies to the patch and stockpile them over time–PVC pipe, gasoline-powered pumps, water tanks, soil, bricks of coconut fiber, compost, etc.–and hide them discreetly. You can take a few things to the patch each time. Make