Manifolding clones?

I'm about to start a grow using some Mt Clean clones I have from my friend. I'm in a 9x9x10 room but am legally limited to 6 flowering plants. I'm looking to optimize this space for maximum yield so I was looking into manifolding to hopefully fill out this space.
The clones were taken on lower branches so growth is not symmetrical. Is there anything I can do to still get a manifolded structure?
If not are there other training techniques that are just as good?

Thanks

David

All clones will be like that,there is a web site where they explain how to get it back to symmetrical.But i cant find it now.

Check out this thread right here in riu, I think it is what you are looking for Mainlining purple indica strain 16 main colas.
https://www.rollitup.org/t/mainlining-purple-indica-strain-16-main-colas.995937/

There's also a diy on manifolding/mainlining on grow weed easy
https://www.growweedeasy.com/cannabis-plant-training#manifolding

All clones will have uneven branching because they are mature plants.

Many ways to do it but what most fail to realize is how structure will play a big role. If its a stout indica, mainlining is really easy and will produce good results, but if you do the same practice with a viney OG variety you will get nothing but a pile of floppy stems. Strains like this need a SOG and not SCROG. If you have a plant count I would try and stick with something very good structurally being that is very important for keeping plant count down and filling out space. Just be prepared for a much longer veg with training.

dalak,
Symmetry is present in young plants...and a-symmetry is the mark of maturity. Doesn't mean you can't mainline them. Top with two fairly close opposite branches...then just tie them down and procede as usual.

One main horizontal branch usually ends up longer then the other...but no problem.
JD

If asymmetrical nodes are an issue with your clones you can make the node spacing more symmetrical by using light training. I like getting the light as close as possible to my clones as soon as they have rooted. I use t5 and led lighting so I can get it right down on top with the help of a small clip on fan. Not saying this is the correct way or anything just works for me.
Here's a link to another light training technique I found interesting
Selective light training Super angry guy
https://www.rollitup.org/t/selective-light-training-super-angry-guy-style.981037/#post-14629903.
I have never attempted this but the guys pictures on reddit speak for themselves as to this techniques ability to produce extremely tight node spacing.

iivan740 said:

If asymmetrical nodes are an issue with your clones you can make the node spacing more symmetrical by using light training. I like getting the light as close as possible to my clones as soon as they have rooted. I use t5 and led lighting so I can get it right down on top with the help of a small clip on fan. Not saying this is the correct way or anything just works for me.
Here's a link to another light training technique I found interesting
Selective light training Super angry guy
https://www.rollitup.org/t/selective-light-training-super-angry-guy-style.981037/#post-14629903.
I have never attempted this but the guys pictures on reddit speak for themselves as to this techniques ability to produce extremely tight node spacing.

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Thanks iivan...this would work. I remember some early grows I did. I didn't understand light spectra much and was vegging under T5HO...and immediately under hps for 12/12. Plants came out all funny looking because they had tight nodes on bottom half and top half was all stretched out from the hps.

So using this idea...you would move the blue t5ho mere inches away while they are growing node 3...and then back to normal. Needs a test.
JD

You guys are great and I really appreciate your advice and feedback

Best

David

dalack said:

… The clones were taken on lower branches so growth is not symmetrical. Is there anything I can do to still get a manifolded structure?

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Yup … start gently spreading 'em outwards as soon as you can. I started manifolding this little clone 1 week after she rooted.



Scrawny little fuck … no? Here's the same girl 18 days later.



The lack of symmetry becomes a non-factor very shortly after they take off.