Cannabissapean Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 More than 500 seeds broadcast, more than 50 seedlings transplanted outdoors.It seems that None of the seeds survived, and only 2 of the 50 survived so far. And they arent doing well at all. Deer and slugs have destroyed this year's crop. Just yesterday, I visited the last 2 NLs and photographed them. Then just this morning went back to feed them again, and the deer got the tops of my best plant. The deer were there just before me, as the fresh cropped leaves lay around the plant, still moist, freshly snipped. I hate deer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganjalover Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 this is really extrim outdoor.hope you have better luck in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannabissapean Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 I wont give up. I just have to wait for the right season and the right timing. Got a nice variety of genetics, setting up a new Vegetation set-up. Will give it a go again later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Damn man, sorry to hear that. Them deer bastards really are a brutal kind. What genetics are these plants? Leaves look sativa-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannabissapean Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Northern Light clones, the last ones from last year's indoor grow. The last known survivor from the 50 (WW x SD) seedlings was also trampled multiple times by the deer. With each and every visit, I had to re-bury the root-ball. After 5 or 6 such visits, the plant finally gave up the ghost. I just dont understand what goes on inside the mind of a deer, that he choses to treat Cannabis in this manner. I am so sorry, my friends, fellow Strain Hunters, that my grow has become such a trajedy. But in honesty, I feel it is also important to show the failures as well as the successes. Hopefully, those who wish to learn here can benefit from documented failures as well. That's part of the total experience. As for me, I learned: I planted the transplants outside too early for this Location. Next time I must wait til after May 15 for sure. The (WW x SD) transplants were too immature for transplanting except for 4 or 5 of them. I hadn't planned enough protection against slugs and deer (slug pellets and dog urine or dog-poo tea). Still not brave enough to use wire mesh or netting against the deer as that would destroy the stealth. I still need to scout-out some better places with more open skies. The plants need more direct sunlight, that might also help to reduce the slug and deer damage. But thank goodness that last year's crop was so good that at least I still have enough stash for the entire next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran.gh Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Damm bro, this sucks, I hope you have better luck next time.If you can get clones now you still have time to have a decent crop.Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannabissapean Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 OK, I went back again to water the plants, and the deer struck yet again. This time I collected up some of the deer-nipped stems and leaves, brought them home, and started another clone-grow. I opened a new Grow Journal: http://Forums.strainhunters.com/Topic/9334-northern-light-from-bulldog-seeds-clones-forced-by-the-deer/?p=134621 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannabissapean Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Well, so much for 2015. They got my last one. I hate deer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalist34 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Next time you`ll better protect the plant with a sort of iron-net around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannabissapean Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Easier said than stealtily done. I cannot afford to draw that much attention. But thanks anyway, herbalist34. Yeah, I've seen some nice green-coloured mesh wire nets, but even those would draw attention to those 2015 sites. I'll do a bit more trekking this Fall and Winter to find some other places less prone to deer and slugs, but the trade-off will be that the new sites will not be as conveniently close. Watering will become therefore more difficult and more labor-intensive. But at least a little good News: Two more of the deer-forced clones have sprouted roots. I'll post some pictures later at that thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah, comfort is usually in an antagonistic relation with stealth and safety, you have to be really lucky to score a spot that has it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokage Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Hey Buddy. What you can try that works good is Deer repellent. There is one spray that keeps away deer and small critters by spraying the plant in veg. Not harmful for plant or man.Or you can use Deer repellent like this...http://www.lgrmag.com/deer-repellent-1Place it around the grow and you will be deer free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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