twentyeight.threefive
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Topping doesn’t make LST easier?
Please help, I want to Top indoor plants but I'm scared because I never have
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PopAndSonGrows
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Topping doesn’t make LST easier?
It does for me, laugh all you want. Back left plant wasn't topped, front right plant was. It was much easier for me to spread out and tie down in the shape that I desire
calvin.m16
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Indoor or outdoor is the same practice. You're removing a dominant node to allow the secondary nodes to equally grow. If you want the most uniformity possible and maximum potential from your plants I'd look into Mainline training, as a beginner though just topping plants is a good idea.
Most people let the plants grow 5-7 node sets then chop the head off the plant.
Most people let the plants grow 5-7 node sets then chop the head off the plant.
cousinsmooth
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I read mainlining reduces yield. Not sure if I'd be interested in it. Even though you still get top shelf bud why not just do the same with regular lst and topping and get a better yield with top shelf
calvin.m16
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That is a false read.
Mainlining contributes to uniform colas with less variation in growth and all main tops.. You're basing the entire plant off 2 main branches and if done properly you will notice a higher yield. The plant on the far right yielded 21.5 ounces. Mandarin Sunset. I wasn't pulling those numbers topping plants.
cousinsmooth
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Any guides to mainlining I can read that are viable? Would genuinely appreciate it Gro-Bro.
calvin.m16
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Main-Lining Tutorial on Training Marijuana Plants | Grow Weed Easy
"Main-Lining" definition: a form of training and managing canopy that builds a "hub" off of a single node and creates a "manifold" for equal energy distribution from the root mass to the growing tops.
www.growweedeasy.com
Just use patience is my biggest advice. I don't do any supports, stakes or ties I just top them into a mainline formation lol. If you want to get all fancy with it though you can tie down branches and stuff but when you're managing 2 dozen + plants its not realistic. Start the training early while they're clones and I personally wait for about 6 node sets and then will pick 2 of the most equal and big branches to use that are on different sides of the plant, chop the head off above it, clear all other branches and go from there.
p.s I do move them into a room with netting so they can grow up into it and at that point I will bend branches through netting but nothing serious, mainly just to support the branches and keep them off each other for maximum light penetration.
For yield look into Co2 Supplementation, VPD and intense lighting especially in the bloom stage.
calvin.m16
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Here is an example of some plants I just moved to flower that have been mainline trained. No stakes, ties or anything were used.. Just low stress training (bending branches away from one another without breaking) and the standard Mainline procedure.
bk78
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Where exactly were these “mainlined”? growweedeasy.com
calvin.m16
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twentyeight.threefive
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I think you’re confused on the definition of mainlining.