Scrog net - what size squares?

TCH

TCH

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I've got 4 plants in a 4x4 Spider Farmer tent that got way out of control. They are back above the light after I cut them way back. I plan on cutting them back again, giving them a few days to recover, raise the light to the very top of the tent, and then flip them. I am thinking about putting in a net down low to help spread out the plants and then a second net up higher for support. Looks like most nets seem to have 6" squares. That seems big to me.

So, I ask, what size scrog nets are you using? What kind? I would prefer something that is re-usable to cut down on waste. I think I like elastic, but am open to suggestions.

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curious2garden

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TCH said:
I've got 4 plants in a 4x4 Spider Farmer tent that got way out of control. They are back above the light after I cut them way back. I plan on cutting them back again, giving them a few days to recover, raise the light to the very top of the tent, and then flip them. I am thinking about putting in a net down low to help spread out the plants and then a second net up higher for support. Looks like most nets seem to have 6" squares. That seems big to me.

So, I ask, what size scrog nets are you using? What kind? I would prefer something that is re-usable to cut down on waste. I think I like elastic, but am open to suggestions.

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I'd take clones off them and grow four each of them, flipping them to flower almost as soon as they rooted. Yet another option, I hope that helps.
 
Nugnewbie

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I like the Secret Jardin "Web Plant Support". It has 8cm-3.2 inch squares. I'm a newer grower, and have scrogged all 3 of the grows I have managed to get to harvest with these nets my local grow shop stocks.20230609_102641.jpg
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They come with hooks included. Works for me.
 
T macc

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TCH said:
No. My concept of how much room I had and timing were way off. Hahaha
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Lol it happens. I don't have much advise otherwise. Maybe supercrop the plants to make a full canopy, cut off any excess? And looks like some bigger pots, but I don't do coco
 
TCH

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T macc said:
Lol it happens. I don't have much advise otherwise. Maybe supercrop the plants to make a full canopy, cut off any excess? And looks like some bigger pots, but I don't do coco
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I supercropped the shit out of their mom. It worked well, but I put her in a 3x3 all by herself. I really want to get these 4 flipped, but the more I think about it, I feel more clones are the answer. I'm afraid even if I cut them way back again and move the light to the roof, they will still get back up there. I do still have 12-15 clippings from these plants in the fridge that I took in April. I kinda want to see if they root alright.

And as far as pots go, these seem to do great with the coco. Truth be told, they were doing great in the little half gallonish pots they were in before.
 
Nugnewbie

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Ripen said:
I use that too, it's great.
Is yours too big for the tent, or is mine too small?
I doublechecked the packaging, it says 6x6 which is my tentsize. Your outter edge doesn't bend at all.
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My tent is 4x4 and the netting is intended for that size. Are you sure yours isn't meant for a 4x4? It doesn't look near large enough for your 6x6. My tent is also the same manufacturer, maybe why mine looks to fit better. Not sure. :confused:
 
TCH

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curious2garden said:
I'd take clones off them and grow four each of them, flipping them to flower almost as soon as they rooted. Yet another option, I hope that helps.
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I had 18 clones I put in the fridge on February 27. I pulled those out today and went through them. 10 appeared to have a little fuzz on them so I didn't even open the bags. 8 looked just like the day that I cut them, so they went into rapid rooters. I also cut another 16 fresh off of the tall plants. I put 8 in rapid rooters and bagged up the other 8 and put them back in the fridge. They are now all in the 2x2 tent on the heat mat.

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TCH said:
I had 18 clones I put in the fridge on February 27. I pulled those out today and went through them. 10 appeared to have a little fuzz on them so I didn't even open the bags. 8 looked just like the day that I cut them, so they went into rapid rooters. I also cut another 16 fresh off of the tall plants. I put 8 in rapid rooters and bagged up the other 8 and put them back in the fridge. They are now all in the 2x2 tent on the heat mat.

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Nicely done!
 
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TCH said:
I've got 4 plants in a 4x4 Spider Farmer tent that got way out of control. They are back above the light after I cut them way back. I plan on cutting them back again, giving them a few days to recover, raise the light to the very top of the tent, and then flip them. I am thinking about putting in a net down low to help spread out the plants and then a second net up higher for support. Looks like most nets seem to have 6" squares. That seems big to me.

So, I ask, what size scrog nets are you using? What kind? I would prefer something that is re-usable to cut down on waste. I think I like elastic, but am open to suggestions.

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Rigid plastic coated metal garden grid , 2" squares I think.
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madvillian420

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ive made 2 of my own screens out of PVC pipe, zip ties and weed-wacker line and one with "garden string" (coated wire, not string) 4" squares for me.


I hang mine with the ratcheting hangers most folks use for hanging lights. This pic is from a couple years ago.

 
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harris hawk

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madvillian420 said:
ive made 2 of my own screens out of PVC pipe, zip ties and weed-wacker line and one with "garden string" (coated wire, not string) 4" squares for me.


I hang mine with the ratcheting hangers most folks use for hanging lights. This pic is from a couple years ago.

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Great Idea !!!
 
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