Desert Guerilla Grow

Hows it goin boys, I'm about to start my seeds (quite a few) for my outdoor grow here in the high desert. I was going to do a guerilla grow amongst the fields of cactus in undeveloped land near roads miles away from the nearest town. My questions are that if I can blend them in with the cactus should I do one plant every 50ft or so or should I bunch them up into 3's to save time whenever I go to water? Should I dig holes directly into the sand and plant soil or get pots and put them into holes halfway? I wasn't sure if the holes would flood during monsoon season. let me know what you guys think to keep them safe and alive.

What is the temperature going to be like in a month or so?

I don't know,my guerilla style is very different in central Europe.But pots has any perks.Of course watering is more exigent in pots.I will watch your grow.

T.H.Cammo said:

What is the temperature going to be like in a month or so?

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hot and dry. Sun all day, between 60-90F (14-30C)

No gorilla if you have to water daily
I hate to say it but I give it zero chances to make it to harvest

Sweetleaf927 said:

Hows it goin boys, I'm about to start my seeds (quite a few) for my outdoor grow here in the high desert. I was going to do a guerilla grow amongst the fields of cactus in undeveloped land near roads miles away from the nearest town. My questions are that if I can blend them in with the cactus should I do one plant every 50ft or so or should I bunch them up into 3's to save time whenever I go to water? Should I dig holes directly into the sand and plant soil or get pots and put them into holes halfway? I wasn't sure if the holes would flood during monsoon season. let me know what you guys think to keep them safe and alive.

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Here's a documentary on guerrilla growing up here (filmed at 150 east and AVE K) So look at the terrain guys:

Out where you're talking about meet the Mojave Green. I've run from a few. Plus side of them is they don't bother your grow. They are dedicated to aerobic conditioning so they expect you to run at a good clip for a good distance. I find 2 miles is sufficient.

The desert is a fragile and beautiful eco system. I'd encourage you to grow in your house up here and leave the desert alone. Unless you're tearing it up with a motorcycle or sand rail about the only way you'd get there the three times a day you'd need to with the weight of the amount of water you'd need.

Welcome to RIU. Holler if you need any local info etc..... Let's call in someone else who lives up here @DrOgkush for some more info.

Water crystals help to hold water. I would just dig a hole and use the soil bag as a pot. Like so

greentree420 said:

Water crystals help to hold water. I would just dig a hole and use the soil bag as a pot. Like so
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K polyacrylate, I just googled that and wonder how it would stand up with your RH is 10% and you are 114 to 122 in full sun?

curious2garden said:

K polyacrylate, I just googled that and wonder how it would stand up with your RH is 10% and you are 114 to 122 in full sun?

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I have no clue. That's some arid condition's to grow for sure...

greentree420 said:

I have no clue. That's some arid condition's to grow for sure...

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Yeah it's brutal up here. I'm struggling to grow tomatoes in a shaded, garden at my house and I have yet to succeed. Also it's hard to not be seen. That Boulevard of Broken dreams video was made up here and if you look around you can see the conditions. Plus so close to Los Angeles we do a lot of aerial test, green is an uncommon color here outside of our housing tracts.

curious2garden said:

Yeah it's brutal up here. I'm struggling to grow tomatoes in a shaded, garden at my house and I have yet to succeed. Also it's hard to not be seen. That Boulevard of Broken dreams video was made up here and if you look around you can see the conditions. Plus so close to Los Angeles we do a lot of aerial test, green is an uncommon color here outside of our housing tracts.

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Have you tried any high-heat tolerant var. ? I didn't know they existed until just now.

BarnBuster said:

Have you tried any high-heat tolerant var. ? I didn't know they existed until just now.

Heat-Tolerant Tomato Varieties – Mother Earth News

Some tomato varieties wilt when temperatures get too hot. Find heat-tolerant tomato varieties that can grow robust tomato plants in hot climates.

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Heat-tolerant tomato varieties we tried in 2022

Farmers, gardeners, and scientists have known for some time that tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is sensitive to heat stress at flowering and fruiting. Pollination and fruit formation can be disrupte…

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The OP would need a Cannabis variety and you know that's a thought too. The OP will get further running as pure a sativa as they can find. I remember the fields of them I saw in the more southern portions of Mexico. Great idea, thanks BB.

So clumping them together would self-shade them too.

Think strains that are almost dry farmed in there home countries bedia of Morocco often is lebanese often is too id imagine Sinai would be too some spots over there mardan from pakistan can take high temps tbh id say landraces are your best bet in those kinda conditions might not be as potent as todays modern weed but if its that or no weed i know what id choose lol worst case you make plenty of hash

One of the issues you're going to have to factor in is predators, both bugs and 4 legged beasts (not to mention 2 legged). A nice green juicy plant without spines to protect it will be a dinner bell for deer, rabbits, rodents, and other herbivores. I've dealt with deer/rabbits/packrats/gophers before, and there are ways to protect plants, but nothing is 100%. Sounds like a fun project, best of luck. I have grown in what could be considered high desert (7000 foot elelvation), mid-high 90's during the day, 30's at night, humidity non-existent, except during/after thunderstorms. Get a strain that canhandle the heat and temp swings.

The desert is going to draw jack rabbits to eat your plants. The jacks will draw those little green buzz worms. If one bites you expect to spend $40,000 to $75,000 to live as they are a peculiar form of deadly.

How about a nice set of pots in your backyard?

Guys I don't have any threats of dangerous creatures, and I'm at over 6000ft elevation. Worst it will get is 105 for a few days. I figure if I plant in the ground they would need water on average once every 2 days?

Not to put too fine a point on it but you had already decided this is a good idea and seem to remain there inspite of receiving the good counsel of all above.

Happy baked plants! Watch for the green buzzworms.

Sweetleaf927 said:

Guys I don't have any threats of dangerous creatures, and I'm at over 6000ft elevation. Worst it will get is 105 for a few days. I figure if I plant in the ground they would need water on average once every 2 days?

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Guys on here growing giant plants in the high desert.I agree with C2G ,grouping them will shade them somewhat.

Sweetleaf927 said:

Guys I don't have any threats of dangerous creatures, and I'm at over 6000ft elevation. Worst it will get is 105 for a few days. I figure if I plant in the ground they would need water on average once every 2 days?

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Look into water crystals, Rotten logs , sponges, sham wows something that will grab an hold water when it can. lots of mulch!

Snap those plants and lay them over. Use long wire hooks to hold it down. From the air they look for the perfectly round shape and the color. If they are laying down they’re hard to spot from the ground or air.