Late start in Va. Pruning help

[GOGOBECK]

These were put in the ground on July 12.
Anything pruning wise I should be doing now?

 

[bam0813]

I wouldn’t do anything but stake them. They should be stretching real soon if not now. That plant should get plenty of airflow and doesn’t need any defol or prune imo

 

[GOGOBECK]

I ask because my Nieghbors plants have started flowering. These have slowed their upward growth a bit in the last 5 days.

 

[twentyeight.threefive]

These were put in the ground on July 12.
Anything pruning wise I should be doing now?
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No leave them alone.

 

[Retired engineer]

I’d get some wire supports used to hold insulation in place between joists, bend them in half and pin the branches from the first node down so they are horizontal. Keep doing that until they reach the edge of the pot - this will get them out from under the developing canopy so they get maximum sun exposure. Once they reach the edge of the pot, and are trained to stay horizontal remove the wire restraints and let them find their own sweet spot.

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I’d also get some LST clips and use them on any branches that are still pliable to get them outside the canopy as well. Some examples below…

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[GOGOBECK]

So, no pruning, just a bit of training to spread the branches horizontally?

Thanks for the input!

 

[GOGOBECK]

Anyone know when I should expect to see flowering here in central Virginia?

 

[Retired engineer]

Anyone know when I should expect to see flowering here in central Virginia?

I don’t think you need to defoliate right now, but will eventually.

are these photoperiod or autos? My autos outdoors are in full flower mode; some photoperiods I have have not shown preflowers yet and I think they have a ways to go.

 

[Herb & Suds]

They will start flowering the same as your neighbors if your plants are mature
What do you mean “put in ground”?
Because that doesn’t sound like a mature plant
Oh and…
Welcome to RIU

 

[DrDukePHD]

Hey welcome bud & don't forget to post your updates in the VA grower thread

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[GOGOBECK]

They are photoperiod ladies, not sure what the neighbors have.
By “put in the ground” I mean transplanting from a solo cup to those 30 gallon bags at about 4”- 6” in height. I did that July 12, they were cloned about July 2nd

 

[buckaclark]

They will show within 2 weeks .

 

[GOGOBECK]

They will show within 2 weeks .

Sweet!!
How long is the flowering stage? How do I know when to harvest?

 

[bam0813]

Its typically around early to mid October. You ask us first before you chop simple

 

[bam0813]

Some like myself some yrs have to take early and or heavy losses because of climate issues like our cool wet sept oct season that reeks havoc with mold.