Ponytail training

[TedeBoy]

I just discovered this method.
Anyone want to add pics?

Here's what I've learned so far:

• 8 hours per day during lights on
• 4 days total
• Start when 4 true leaves have appeared

Anything else I should know or missed?
I think my autos will be ready soon and I'm hoping to create a "SCROG-like" canopy from this soon to be jungle.

 

[giglewigle]

im curios what is ponytail training whats it for

 

[TedeBoy]

im curios what is ponytail training whats it for

It slows down the main stock growth which encourages the side branches to grow for a fuller canopy. It's like topping without topping.
This is my first try at it.
I've noticed the side branches are responding after only 2 days.

Here's a pic of my first day...

 

[evergreengardener]

It's the same as leaf tucking it doesn't slow the main stem growth it just allows light into the lower branches . the sole purpose for this was to allow light into the lower sections of the plant with out defoliating the plant it's only used for autos as to not stunt there growth

 

[TedeBoy]

It's the same as leaf tucking it doesn't slow the main stem growth it just allows light into the lower branches . the sole purpose for this was to allow light into the lower sections of the plant with out defoliating the plant it's only used for autos as to not stunt there growth

Good to know.
I read somewhere that folding the top up does more than just cut off light. It actually changes the plant's chemical response sending growth stimulus away from the top and to the side branches.
Not sure how accurate that is though.

 

[JDMase]

Good to know.
I read somewhere that folding the top up does more than just cut off light. It actually changes the plant's chemical response sending growth stimulus away from the top and to the side branches.
Not sure how accurate that is though.

Sounds like bro science but, if it encourages bottom growth - which is does - then I can see the logic behind it. I did it and got some great bottom growth, my auto grew weird though, the 2-3rd node grew in a v shape, one side grew a leave and the other split into two. So my pony tail was also pulled over to one side rather than upwards as I have more growth on one side than the other

 

[evergreengardener]

Good to know.
I read somewhere that folding the top up does more than just cut off light. It actually changes the plant's chemical response sending growth stimulus away from the top and to the side branches.
Not sure how accurate that is though.

Bending the top does do that but only if you bend it like in supercropping not how it's done in ponytailing ponytail like that is no more than sophisticated leaf tucking

 

[TedeBoy]

After 3 sessions of "ponytailing" and leaf tucking I am seeing results as the side branches come up to meet the main stem top in length.
I'll soon ponytail my others. So far for them I've been leaf tucking with some success.

 

[TedeBoy]

BEFORE PONYTAIL



AFTER PONYTAILS

 

[TedeBoy]

They are getting bushy.
I'm leaf tucking and ponytailing.
Trying for a carpet of flowers.

 

[qwizoking]

That's interesting..
I've got that you start at the bottom and work up so you don't catch as many tangles and hurt em. The actual pony tail though is the tricky part. You don't want it to slop to one side with a poof cause it wasn't tight enough and you want It just off even with the top of the head

 

[r.i.kid]

nice first time seeing it for me....I like the results. I would fim those tops now if it were in my opp

 

[TedeBoy]

nice first time seeing it for me....I like the results. I would fim those tops now if it were in my opp

I appreciate your feedback.
I'm pretty much a newbie grower still.
What do "fim" and "opp" acronyms stand for?
Plus I'm older...60 years soon.

Gracias

 

[TedeBoy]

That's interesting..
I've got that you start at the bottom and work up so you don't catch as many tangles and hurt em. The actual pony tail though is the tricky part. You don't want it to slop to one side with a poof cause it wasn't tight enough and you want It just off even with the top of the head

It is tricky and I'm learning I hope.

 

[qwizoking]

It is tricky and I'm learning I hope.

Well my girl almost 2 so I guess I'm no pro lol
But it comes out ok.
Now braiding.
Sheeeeiiit

 

[TherealMickey]

Very interesting alternative to cropping that I've never thought of. Cool man.

 

[r.i.kid]

fim is like topping. and opp is operation or my grow room

 

[TedeBoy]

fim is like topping. and opp is operation or my grow room

Thanks for the clarification.
Since they are autoflowers I'm going very LST on them. No cutting.

 

[TedeBoy]

They seem to be at an intense growth stage right now where when I wake up and check them in the morning I'm always amazed.

Víva Mephisto!!

 

[TedeBoy]

Very pleased with how the ponytailing and leaf tucking have provided more potential bud sites so far.