What scrog net material to use?

[PSlacks]

hey RIU,
Just setting up my first grow and concerned about the material in which I'll be using for my scrog screen. I don't have it setup quite yet, mainly because I don't want to get the wrong materials. I hear various opinions on different options, such as twine leaving "hairs" in the bud and thin wires "cutting" into or growing into the plants. What do you guys use and have experience with? Thanks as always my dudes

 

[Stealthstyle]

The plastic netting available at hardware stores works well.

 

[Stealthstyle]

 

[PSlacks]

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Very nice looking buds, what strain you running? And I do like the look of that stuff, seems pretty sturdy. What exactly is it called?

 

[Nugachino]

I'll give you a hint. Not 1" metal mesh.
Though it's working for me. I don't think I'll use it again. Too hard to thread bud sites through to new holes.Unknown strain. Possibly- Mullumbimbi Madness.

 

[MickFoster]

PVC and mason line.

 

[PSlacks]

PVC and mason line.
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You've never had any problems with the flower growing into the threads or anything like that? Good looking net by the way my friend

 

[Cx2H]

hey RIU,
Just setting up my first grow and concerned about the material in which I'll be using for my scrog screen. I don't have it setup quite yet, mainly because I don't want to get the wrong materials. I hear various opinions on different options, such as twine leaving "hairs" in the bud and thin wires "cutting" into or growing into the plants. What do you guys use and have experience with? Thanks as always my dudes

3 inch garden trellis netting. Bout 8$ for 5'x30' at local big orange box hardware store. I have used up to 5inch squares but they kinda sucked compared to a smaller hole.

 

[sunny747]

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What's that called? Do you have a link? My homemade screen is ghetto and blocks out a bit of light.

 

[sallygram]

PVC and mason line.
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I do the same thing (not nearly as nice looking) no problems with threads or anything like that, Sometimes I need to tighten them up but in all easy to work with. I also twist tie my plant down to it if it starts to get high in an area.

 

[sallygram]

Forgot my pic
(Gunslinger is the strain with a dual QB 288 light running at about 200 watts)

 

[PSlacks]

Forgot my pic
(Gunslinger is the strain with a dual QB 288 light running at about 200 watts)

Hey buddy was just curious if you have any issues with using the mason line for your net? I hear of folks having problems such as cutting into buds during flower with different materials but what's your experience with mason line?

 

[ANC]

I want to try some washing line next, shit is cheap and comes in long pieces.

 

[Lucky Luke]

I just use fencing wire. U can buy rolls of it. Cut to size and zip tie on.

 

[sallygram]

Hey buddy was just curious if you have any issues with using the mason line for your net? I hear of folks having problems such as cutting into buds during flower with different materials but what's your experience with mason line?

No issues with mason line. I do find the colored line works a little better, and when I harvest I cut the line and slide it out so I don't damage anything. The only time I have damaged the plants was I have been lazy/cheap and decided to reuse the net by pushing the plant back trough it and missed a part ot two. I tried hemp twine once -that was a disaster.
I also do vertical scrog too

 

[Stealthstyle]

Very nice looking buds, what strain you running? And I do like the look of that stuff, seems pretty sturdy. What exactly is it called?

The strain was northern light blue from delicious seeds im now running og 13 and holy grail kush. Im not sure what the mesh is called ill have a look tomorrow at the hardware store.

 

[ismann]

I use this stuff you can get at a hardware store:
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11554272&cp=2568443.2568444.2598671.2602631.1260448

2 inch x 3 inch holes and works pretty good. Cut to size with some wire cutters and zip tied to my tent posts.

 

[PSlacks]

I just use fencing wire. U can buy rolls of it. Cut to size and zip tie on.

I was thinking of trying to do something like that with the fencing wire. I've heard of folks buying it in 1"x2" squares so if anything I could cut it for 2"x2" squares I'm trying to achieve. Have your scrog screens always been fencing wire?

 

[PSlacks]

The strain was northern light blue from delicious seeds im now running og 13 and holy grail kush. Im not sure what the mesh is called ill have a look tomorrow at the hardware store.

Thanks buddy I appreciate your time

 

[Swampjack]

I am using 2mm elastic cord from Amazon. 2mm Elastic Cord - White - 72 yards https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054G5DZC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_m7bRzbFYFMATQ
Works great has give to thread plant through.