Not trying to be an “accomplice “ but, you grow autos? If they are out of town I’d be planting a bunch of those all over! Hammer some 2x2” posts,pipes or whatever and surround them in chicken wire. That’ll hold them til they start flowering. Once flowering hits they won’t touch them… for the most part. The big worry is insects and budrot. Just sayin… I started growing again about 3 yrs before NY legalized recreational and I am still growing illegally for another 17 mos. Due to dumb laws. Right now I grow as many or few as I want but I think when it is legal to grow I will stay within state guidelines. Six plants in veg and 6 in flower will be enough for me and mine. Plus I’ll be able to store 5 lb per legal adult!