First Alaska Outdoor Grow

[Sirtokalot]

Hello, this is my first time growing and my first time growing outside. Ive got alot to learn and I'm hoping to get some pointers.

4-24-08- Today i spent the day walking threw the woods i plan to grow in, and took some pictures of the possible place i want to start my grow. I found a spot that is covered by some fallen tree's and it looks like it could get lots of sunlight. Now here is my problem, I want to start growing as soon as possible. What I'm wondering is if I'm going to need to control the light cycles since its daylight so much in Alaskan summers. I'm hoping i can just keep them outside the entire grow, but I'm confused on how the light cycles are going to go. Here are some pictures of my possible plot and i also have some pictures of these ceder plant pots. I don't know if they are deep enough though, they are about 8 inches deep. Let me know what you think about the pots and or the location of where i want to grow.

[skoinkins]

props to growin in alaska man, not many ppl can do it. whats the weather like up there and what strain do you have?

[Underpantsman]

Hey man, I think you should try to find an autoflwering strain like lowryder or one of its crosses, You guys have some crazy light schedules up there.

Good Luck

[mjboy]

what strain do you have?

[thebeatles069]

u should be fine about the light cycles ive herd amzing things about alaskan light cycles in matanuska valley and i can only assume its about the same where you live

good luck!

[Sirtokalot]

Originally Posted by skoinkins

props to growin in alaska man, not many ppl can do it. whats the weather like up there and what strain do you have?

The weather is getting warmer, no snow as you can see, its drizzly out.

Originally Posted by Underpantsman

Hey man, I think you should try to find an autoflwering strain like lowryder or one of its crosses, You guys have some crazy light schedules up there.
Good Luck

Any advice on where to order some of these strains?

Originally Posted by mjboy

what strain do you have?

Just bag seed, but I'm willing to buy a strain.

Originally Posted by thebeatles069

u should be fine about the light cycles ive herd amzing things about alaskan light cycles in matanuska valley and i can only assume its about the same where you live

good luck!

Right on, buddy. MatsuVally is where im located.

[Sirtokalot]

Its snowing... again

[Underpantsman]

Originally Posted by Sirtokalot

Any advice on where to order some of these strains?

I hear Mdanzig(breeder) makes some nice auto-flowering crosses, Masterlow, Blue Streak

Joint Doctor I believe is the one who came out with lowryder and he has some crosses too

Lowlife seeds also.

Id start googling those names, Mdanzig, Joint Doctor, and lowlife seeds, you will probably have to buy through a re-seller though on these, Im not sure if they sell direct to consumer but go through seedbanks.

Always use www.seedbankupdate.com to see the seedbank's rating and how many stars they have so hopefully you dont buy from some scam artist

I use Gypsy Nirvana's seedboutique and he is out of Lowryder at the moment. Gypsy is the only guy I order from, so Im not a big help on seed banks.

I dont know how south in Alaska you live but MightyMite might finish for you and you can get that at www.hempdepot.com under the West Coast Seeds(WCS), its very popular up in British Columbia I hear.

[skoinkins]

we just got an inch of snow here in minnesota, and 3 days ago it hit 80. fuck the weather here.

[zing]

My favorite strain for outdoors here is Lowriderxak47 cross. Southeast you will have problems with mold due to high amounts of rain. But Southcentral and interior you wont have any problems.

You can grow any strain but our light cycles realy give a person hell. By the time we reach natural 12/12 here it is Aug. You can build a cover that forces plants into a 12/12 cycle. Look in cabelas (sp?) for the covers deer hunters use. They are hard to spot and are decently cheap. But that requires alot of work, you have to go out there and put the cover on, and then go back and take it off. If this is in your backyard then it is no big deal, but if your remote with a 2 hr hike each way this is not a viable option.

Another thing to keep in mind is how easy it can be seen from the air. Alaska has the highest plane ownership in the world. Seems like everyone has one, and they are all over... Go to the area for a day and just count how many small aircraft fly over. Make sure plants are hidden. Camo your pots, stager plants, find natural plants to hide mj in. My personal favorite is Devils club, no one will go near it (for good reason) and as long as your plants are under 6 ft the will hide them well. Animals seem to avoid it also.


I think those pots would work. I think its had to go wrong with 5gal buckets imo.