1. Flowers (or pre-flowers in the early stage of flowering) are the only way to tell the sex of a plant.

2. Good vegetative nutes have a high "N" value, good flowering nutes have a high "P" value (most fertilizers list their N-P-K numbers on the label).

3. I personally don't have a problem with you using pesticides... as long as you use it in the smallest amount possible. You definitely should stop when flowering starts... preferably a few weeks before, at least.

The thing is, if you clear 2 feet around every plant it might make your plants extremely easy to spot from the air... and it sounds like you have a relatively large grow since you say you have lost 15 plants. Its sort of like having to pick between the lesser of two evils... using poison to kill slugs (and which might kill a few other animals), or increasing your chance of going to jail for an untold number of years. You are the only one who can really make that choice for yourself.

Finally, use periods... sentences, commas, etc. my friend. Please. It makes it easier for people to read and understand what you are saying.
jsn9333 Reviewed by jsn9333 on . outdoor only advice hey guys im and outdoor grower only this is my second time grow ing by myself and i just wanted to know if there is anyway you can tell wether the plants will be m/f before the sexing shows and when does the sexing show in my area im near ct the places i have are ver good for sun 90% of the time theres direct sun unless the weather is crappy wich it has been for a few weeks too much rain wich in return brings them slimy sluggies out to binge on my plants i lost around 15 plants due to them Rating: 5