Hey no problem mate. I use a simple passive hydro system called a hempy bucket. My medium is simply nothing but perlite. On page 34 post #339 is a pretty complete rundown of my system. I start with clones usually and like to leave 4 nodes at least when I top.
Don`t discount yourself Dude ... by helping with input on the thread (even a `fuck yeah!`) goes a long way for the grower mate. Remember ... for most of us (like myself), we lead a double life, one for the public ... and a green side we can only share here. No shame mate, Stone will likely never complain about that
.Seems like you go through a ton of work to pop beans Stone ... haha. Is that your tried and true method? Let me know if you get ML questions, I`ll be around here ...I'm just a slacker trying to grow some herb bro!Gotta give credit where credit is due, alot of my inspiration for keeping the journal interesting comes from your thread mate. You've a knack for making everyone feel involved with the journal.
. Thanks for the kind words as well, I like interaction with my journal(s), I only run one if I think there is something there for others to take from. . You`re doing it man, haha. Looking good as always, keep it green and humble my friend,
That is so true about the double life KC! I was just think about it the other day, there is only a very very small number of people that know about my grow op. Which is a shame because i would love to show people my hobby and the buds that come from a relatively small area. Yet i am more than happy to put photo after photo of my grow on the internet for complete strangers to see? That is quite weird i must say!!Don`t discount yourself Dude ... by helping with input on the thread (even a `fuck yeah!`) goes a long way for the grower mate. Remember ... for most of us (like myself), we lead a double life, one for the public ... and a green side we can only share here. No shame mate, Stone will likely never complain about that
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LMAO! You are more than welcome to just make some shit up scrog-master! You've earned it!
Never complain about great, active subs KC that's for sure. I get near 100% germ rates, beats soaking or sandpapering and stuff!Don`t discount yourself Dude ... by helping with input on the thread (even a `fuck yeah!`) goes a long way for the grower mate. Remember ... for most of us (like myself), we lead a double life, one for the public ... and a green side we can only share here. No shame mate, Stone will likely never complain about that
Seems like you go through a ton of work to pop beans Stone ... haha. Is that your tried and true method? Let me know if you get ML questions, I`ll be around here ...
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I am actually going to hit you up for some advice and observations in my update. That is definitely true Chipper. I have longtime close friends who don't know I grow, and I'm legal medical. Definitely weird for sure!
Good point man you made me feel a bit better about my contributions, i guess i forgot about that when i made my comment lol, i've been meaning to stop by your grow for a while now but its such a huge read and i am already trying to keep up with so many threads, so it sits in my bookmarks waiting for me to find the time to catch up with it...Don`t discount yourself Dude ... by helping with input on the thread (even a `fuck yeah!`) goes a long way for the grower mate. Remember ... for most of us (like myself), we lead a double life, one for the public ... and a green side we can only share here. No shame mate, Stone will likely never complain about that
I to have to live a double life the only person that knows is my gf and that's because i can trust her and she lives with me, i also wish i could share with people IRL i would very much enjoy the conversations and progress that could be had by working together but unfortunately i cant risk it where i live, and that is pretty much why I'm here, so i can share my knowledge and experience with people and receive the same in return...
Shit man i will be surprised if i pull what you did with my 400 lol, and looking great as always man I'm really interested in this mainlining technique i think i might try it out on my next scrog.
DITTO!! same here
Empowering it's citizens is never in a government's best interests. I yelled till I was blue in the face about what a travesty the Homeland Security Act was, but everyone had fear on the brain generated by our governments propaganda machine. "The War on Terror"?, who exactly is the enemy of our country? Iraq Islamists, Al Qaeda, the taliban, all Muslims? Target a group of people, sway public opinion against that group and unite the populace under the banner of unity. All the while using this smoke screen to rob us of more and more of our rights every day. It's an age old method used by the ruling powers, dating back to the dawn of civilization.
I'm just a slacker trying to grow some herb bro!
Alright Stone, nice job so far mate. I usually let it hit node 4-5 before the first top (and top down to the second node), so those new tops have a little more growth on them, but no worries. At your point you want to let those heads grow out a node, and top them afterwards. I`ll try to dig a couple pics up for ya ...LMAO! You are more than welcome to just make some shit up scrog-master! You've earned it!
Never complain about great, active subs KC that's for sure. I get near 100% germ rates, beats soaking or sandpapering and stuff!
That is definitely true Chipper. I have longtime close friends who don't know I grow, and I'm legal medical. Definitely weird for sure!
Alright took a major leap with both feet in, full force into the inaugural mainline grow. I topped both the B. Ruskie and the Nl/Sk above the second node. I really thought about topping at the third node but in the case of the BR, the second node was really well developed and I have a feeling every inch of height might count. Pics, then some questions for you KC.
Before topping
After topping and installing the patented KC Chopstick Support System
Black Russian/ Nl x Skunk
They were small tops but we'll see if they root. Seedlings are starting to pop out here and there.
Ok question KC, when I tie the heads down horizontally to initially spread the manifold out, am I supposed to keep taking her horizontal until my next top or let her go vertical for a bit first? Then after I top her for 4 do I then tie those new heads horizontal as they grow out for a while? Sorry if that sounds confusing. I'm sure as the grow goes along I'll have some more buzz induced badly worded questions for you. Thanks man!
. Hopefully this wasn`t muddy ... fire away if so. ATB mate,
. Keep us updated!!
One question, when you say cropping is twice as effective when used with the tie downs, is this in order to keep the two sides fairly even? Now where you start to bend her into the "strongman" pose, what is that you are using to bond the branches to the trunk?
I noticed that when I pinch about a half inch worth of the stem close to the trunk it not only makes the branches more bendable and easier to train into `Strongman`, but it knuckles the pinches areas as well causing huge thick stems. I did the same with Mrs. O (and you see her fat legs ... ), but I left Mohican with no pinching at all and the stems stayed pretty slim and we eventually had a split. I think the pinching makes the rebounded plant that much stronger and able to support more bud weightThanks a ton bro. That should keep me going for a bit here.Thanks man!
. I`ll try to root through and find a reference picture for ya mate
Yes very eye-opening.
Haha, maybe not quite that bad
I'm definitely loving all the info too bro! Seen your Cindy is off and running. You gonna journal her or at least post some photo updates here and there for us junkies?Wicked thread Stoney, loving all the info in here
Dude you are awesome, thanks for the clarification! I definitely see where cropping at the manifold split is going to help with strengthening. I am taking it I jumped the gun on the chopsticks, they are not for the tie-down training, but instead used to support the arms as they grow horizontal? I might not be fully understanding that yet, but that seems the logical progression. Loving the twist-tie recommendation, I am running to the $1 store and see what I can come up with. Puff, puff, pass ---> Blueberry Bongs and Jack Herer DabsI noticed that when I pinch about a half inch worth of the stem close to the trunk it not only makes the branches more bendable and easier to train into `Strongman`, but it knuckles the pinches areas as well causing huge thick stems. I did the same with Mrs. O (and you see her fat legs ... ), but I left Mohican with no pinching at all and the stems stayed pretty slim and we eventually had a split. I think the pinching makes the rebounded plant that much stronger and able to support more bud weight
... And I use basic twist-ties for my ties, buy 2 rolls of 25ft for $1.50 at the Dollarstore ... epic. Hit me up if you need anything else ... goes for anyone
**Edit - Bending into the `Strongman` is best done with your top layer of soil or medium dry as it will take a day or so for the plant to curl upwards and start recovering. Leave them ties on until you tie your next set down, and keep them loose to accommodate more growth **
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