Harvest

Marijuana Horticulture

by Jorge Cervantes

Harvest before cold, damp, autumn weather sets in. This weather causes fungus-botrytis (bud mold) and powdery mildew. Many plants can take a short mild freeze. But if the temperature stays below freezing for more than a few hours, it could kill plants. Pay close attention to weather forecasts and apply the information to the microclimate where your plants are growing. Be ready t harvest quickly if weather dictates.

Law enforcement can force a harvest, too. Limit potential discovery by hunters, hikers, and cops by harvesting at night. Find out when police r rangers are in the area, and plan to be there at a different time. Police scanners that pickup local police activities can come in handy for determining their location.

Take a sharp pocket knife and a backpack to haul your crop incognito. If you are harvesting more than one variety, put them in separate bags or wrap in newspaper before they go in the backpack.

Determine a believable story to explain your presence in the area, including proximity to the garden, should you be discovered. Offer nothing, explain little, and keep it simple so you don’t slip.