Yield increasing techniques

[Purp.N.Poonani]

Hello, a lot of people have recommended using some sort of training methods in order to increase the yield on my outdoor plants, i am wondering what method if any i should use, i am nervous that i may injure my plants and instead hinder there progress, as well as this what have your results been when using your method? Does using these methods actually increase yield and if so how drastic is the effect thanks a lot!

 

[UncleReemis]

By far, the most popular form of training is topping and it works wonders for robust outdoor plants. You can also top one plant several times by just topping each new top over and over again, the final result is a bushier, less tall plant with more top colas.

 

[Purp.N.Poonani]

Thanks for the reply mate, would it detrimental the health of the plant utilising other methods at the same time?

 

[Commander Strax]

I am trying Mainlining on my current grow.

http://www.growweedeasy.com/main-lining-technique-nugbuckets

 

[Mr.Marijuana420]

blah blah blah, same shit
" what to increase yield"
"topping,lst,supercrop", blah

"then someone chimes in
"theres no evidence that that increases yield", blah

here we go again

 

[swifthigh]

xD^ this guy. but yeah basicly Mainline, Lst, Topping all are good for getting MORE tops, not the actual increase of yeild! i am unsure if any grower can give you advice on how to increase your overall yield but we can all give you advice on increasing your tops, which in turn usually...USUALLY turns the plant into a bigger, stronger, healthier bush.
ill throw pix up of 3 plants. 1 topped/lsted other left alone and one just lst'd.
the bush is the Topped/lst'd plant. all autos btw.

 

[polo the don]

Best tip I can give is to stay away from cannabis specific bloom boosters and additives that might cause yellowing and leaf drop during bloom. Green healthy leaves(even during flower) power bud
production.

In others words do whatever it takes to keep them healthy till chop time. That's what gives me my biggest yields.

 

[FLkeys1]

Why do they show the Mainline plant next to two plants that look sick to begin with? I don't buy the fact that mainline will make the plant heather...

 

[Purp.N.Poonani]

Thanks for all replies big help!

 

[Worldseriesofweed]

I prefer FIMing seems to produce more top colas. Heres a link that illustrates it pretty well.
http://files.growery.org/files/g09-24/492553582-57386training9.jpg
I like to spread the new growth sometimes so you are only cutting the inner most growth(newest growth). This technique is extremely effective and i highly recommend it.

 

[mane2008]

Best tip I can give is to stay away from cannabis specific bloom boosters and additives that might cause yellowing and leaf drop during bloom. Green healthy leaves(even during flower) power bud
production.

In others words do whatever it takes to keep them healthy till chop time. That's what gives me my biggest yields.

I seriously cosign this!! overall plant health is the main goal while giving the plant what it needs in the correct ratios. All of those bloom boosters in conjunction with high PK base nutrients are just overkill lol. But the fancy words and exotic label are just so hard to resist when buying snake oils for most.

Majority of elder RIU members seem to like the 1-3-2 NPK ratio for flower(specifically Uncle Ben and Homebrewer)


Simple topping and supercropping works for me indoors and out

OP are you amending your medium with all the nutrients needed until harvest or are you hand feeding? if you're hand feeding I would def. keep an close eye out with your plants health wise

 

[SenorBrownWater]

multi-topping and lst with wire hooks

 

[Garden Boss]

If you want a bigger yield, just grow 3x as many plants

 

[petert]

If you want a bigger yield, just grow 3x as many plants

HAHA...Aint that the truth..Or..Learn to grow better!!

As for the topic...I've topped and Fimmed...Both methods give you more cola sites.
Personally, I've yet to grow the monsters GB grows...I average 6-7 footers and like everything else...I try each year to improve on that.

 

[polo the don]

I seriously cosign this!!

Majority of elder RIU members seem to like the 1-3-2 NPK ratio for flower(specifically Uncle Ben and Homebrewer)

3-1-2 & 1-3-2 NPK. Veg & Bloom. I read plants not labels. Whatever they needs,I give them.

Uncle Ben is the man. A simple approach can sometimes be the best approach.
I suggest you read some of his threads. Specifically the topping and the tips and pointers threads

Good growing

Polo

 

[Purp.N.Poonani]

I seriously cosign this!! overall plant health is the main goal while giving the plant what it needs in the correct ratios. All of those bloom boosters in conjunction with high PK base nutrients are just overkill lol. But the fancy words and exotic label are just so hard to resist when buying snake oils for most.

Majority of elder RIU members seem to like the 1-3-2 NPK ratio for flower(specifically Uncle Ben and Homebrewer)


Simple topping and supercropping works for me indoors and out

OP are you amending your medium with all the nutrients needed until harvest or are you hand feeding? if you're hand feeding I would def. keep an close eye out with your plants health wise

I am undecided as of yet mate i am starting of indoors so they are going in seedling specific soil for 2-4 weeks depending on weather as well as size, however this is my first outdoor and i am unsure what medium would be best for when theyre transplanted, i am leaning towards an organic medium as many have told me it leads to a cleaner smoke and is generally beneficial however i have no idea what to mix and in what quantities, it would be extremely appreciated if you could point me in the right direction!

 

[Rob Roy]

One "technique" is to find the right pheno. Mileage varies from grower to grower and growing tricks, but a good pheno from a good strain will help out alot.

 

[Commander Strax]

you could put a little paclo if you don't mind a little liver cancer

 

[swifthigh]

Why do they show the Mainline plant next to two plants that look sick to begin with? I don't buy the fact that mainline will make the plant heather...

those plants are NOT sick! they are 2 months into flowering and the yellowing of the leafs is natural as it is pulling the sugars/stored nutrients from all fan leaves. the plant that was Lst'd was also 70/30 Sativa dominant versus 50/50 with the other phenos!

 

[Cannasaurus Rex]

Organic mix in the ground, and top till mid June.....go for the bush!