Gorilla Growing
The Toxic Garbage From Cartel Cannabis Grows Hiding in Washington’s Forests
Over the years I have found 5 or 6 big commercial cannabis grows. Most of them Mexican cartels. I found all but one after they had been busted. Ghost towns of the cannabis guerrilla growing trade.
From Cessnas to AI: The Evolution of the ‘Eye in the Sky’
In my fifty years of secretly growing cannabis guerrilla as The Ghost , I have witnessed the many different versions of 'the eye in the Sky'. To the uninitiated, the sky may seem harmless; to the veteran grower, it has always been a vantage point for the hunter. If you have plants under the sun they can generally be seen.
DIY Nitrogen Boost: Using Urine to Fertilize Cannabis Plants
Jerry the Ghost here. If you’re deep in the woods and your plants are looking a little pale or yellow during the vegetative stage, you don’t need to hike back to the truck for a bottle of expensive liquid nutrients. You’ve actually got the perfect high-nitrogen fertilizer on you at all times....;o)
Bio-char for Guerrilla Growing: Making Your Own On-Site
erry here. If you want to build a soil that holds onto nutrients and water like a sponge for years—without hauling in bags of expensive amendments—you need to learn the art of biochar. It’s essentially "super-charcoal" that acts as a permanent home for the beneficial microbes we find in that forest leaf mold.
Guerrilla Composting Onsite: The No-Turn Guerrilla Method
Jerry (The Ghost) here. If you’ve got a "forever spot"—a secret location you’ve managed to keep hidden for years—you have a massive advantage. You can stop thinking about finding a site for a grow, begin guerrilla composting onsite and turn your forever spot into the 'perfect site for a grow!'
Why the “Nasty” Brush is a Guerrilla’s Best Friend
In the world of the Ghost, "beautiful" isn't what we’re looking for. We want the gnarly, the prickly, and the downright painful. You want to choose a site protected by the kind of brush that nobody in their right mind wants to push through.
Does Molasses Actually Bulk Up Buds?
If you’ve spent any time in the forums or talking to old-timers, you’ve heard about the "Blackstrap Secret." Some folks swear by it, while others think it’s just sticky folklore. After fifty years of feeding everything from garden-variety tomatoes to huge cannabis giants, I can tell you: it’s not just a myth, but it’s probably not doing what you think it’s doing.
The Best Time of Day to Water Outdoor Cannabis Plants
Watering Outdoor Cannabis Plants....TimingJerry here. If you’re hiking through the brush with five-gallon buckets or a heavy pack o...
Does Rain Wash Away THC?
The good news is that THC is not water-soluble. If it were, we wouldn’t need high-proof alcohol or butter to make our edibles. Your resin glands are essentially a specialized wax. Just like a waxed car, the rain should roll right off those sticky colas without dissolving the "magic" inside.
Can You Use Pond Water for Cannabis?
When you’re miles deep in the brush and your ladies are starting to droop under a 90-degree sun, you don't always have the luxury of being picky. I’ve had folks ask me if it’s safe to pull water from a nearby pond or stagnant pool, or if they’re better off hiking back to the truck for "clean" water.
The Best Soil for Guerrilla Growing: Building a “Ghost” Plot
In my fifty years as the Ghost, I’ve learned that the best soil isn't something you buy—it’s something you build. You want a soil that holds moisture during a drought but breathes and is loose so your plants roots can breathe.
How to Avoid the Police While Guerrilla Growing: Lessons from The Ghost
In the world of guerrilla growing, stealth is your primary concern. Avoiding encounters the police involves more than just hiding in the brush; it can require a sophisticated level of psychological blending at times.
Growing Cannabis in Every US Climate: The Ghost’s American Guide
As the Ghost I have navigated every latitude of this nation pretty much, surviving everything from sudden mountain blizzards to dry deserts. This guide is for the serious American cultivator who intends to succeed anywhere outdoors.
How to Transport Cannabis Seedlings? The Ghost’s On-Site Secret
Jerry here. I get asked all the time about the best way to hike through three miles of thicket with a tray of fragile seedlings without snapping their necks or tipping them over, or being seen. My answer usually surprises people: Don’t do it.
The Best Time of Day to Visit Your Guerrilla Grow Site
Jerry here. If you’re visiting your "Ghost" spot at high noon on a weekday, you might as well be wearing a neon sign that says what is he doing? In the world of guerrilla growing, timing can be a part of your armor. You have to know when the woods are waking up, when the power that be are still drinking their coffee, and when the "civilians" are most likely not going to be out on the trails.
