When to mainline?

[Kindbuds303]

When does everyone mainline in coco or found the best time to benefits and cons what do u guys think
I’ve heard very early like 3 nodes then I heard 4 then I heard 6 just want to know what others have found best

 

[Silentvirtue]

I waited till 6 first time (and currently) as I wanted to be sure the roots were able to support such a drastic change of events.

Here's my full grow report.

Spider Farmer And 8 Main Colas Experiment (Mainlining/Manifolding)

For anyone who is interested I will be posting the observations and results as the weeks go on here. I am normally a strict HPS and MH fan but have decided to see what happens when I use the Spider Farmer lights instead. I have germinated 7 seeds and had 6/7 come through, this will be...

www.rollitup.org

 

[MickFoster]

www.growweedeasy.com/mainlining-nugbuckets

 

[Silentvirtue]

Took these y'day thought they might be of some use.

 

[BeavTek]

I usually wait until 5 but then cut at 3.

 

[Dabbie McDoob]

I suggest waiting until the plant is strong enough to handle the cut!

While I have followed the 5 or 6 node, then cut to 3 idea a few times with success, I am now a subscriber of waiting until the plant is strong, well rooted and ready. This prevents wasted time of a weaker plant recovering.

Also, I used to train multiple colas by topping, now its just LST, saves time, and most importantly money.

Good luck growing!

 

[Kindbuds303]

So apparently I fucked up One of my branches I was tied down snapped try to put it back on but of course it was too small so does that mean I’m only gonna have Colas is growing on one side of the plant

 

[Silentvirtue]

You can retrain the other side dont worry. Just takes a little longer in veg. Just top the other side a few more times and lst it to position.

 

[Silentvirtue]

I've been experimenting with this and snapped fuck loads! I do have fat fingers and the touch of a neoanderthaul.

 

[Wattzzup]

So apparently I fucked up One of my branches I was tied down snapped try to put it back on but of course it was too small so does that mean I’m only gonna have Colas is growing on one side of the plant

You mean like this? You rookie

 

[Silentvirtue]

You mean like this? You rookie
View attachment 4610209

Haha professional! I did the next set a few times lol!

 

[Kindbuds303]

Looks like this no saving that right side I don’t think

 

[Silentvirtue]

Looks like this no saving that right side I don’t think View attachment 4610211

It's ok just start your main lining process again. Be like the first time you topped minus the defoliating part. You've prob set yourself back about 10-14 days is all.

 

[Wattzzup]

So we basically did all that for nothing. Good news both of the ones I mainlined flowered early. So you may have a quick plant on your hands.

 

[Kindbuds303]

So u think it’s going to grow back out on the right side ?

 

[Wattzzup]

So u think it’s going to grow back out on the right side ?

No, you’re back to one main stem.

 

[Kindbuds303]

This isn’t auto it’s photo period I was following an auto mainline like a dumb duck

 

[Wattzzup]

This isn’t auto it’s photo period I was following an auto mainline like a dumb duck

Oooohhhh I swore it said auto. Anyway no big deal like he said start over. You’re just off to one side so it’s easier to water now!!

 

[Kindbuds303]

Ahhahahahahaha

 

[Kindbuds303]

Never know this mf could be the one arm hulk plant