The Main-Lining Thread

[Javadog]

If just topping to split the head, then he can proceed, but if he is looking
to mainline them, then waiting for a couple more nodes would be in order.

Just how I am seeing it at this point.

I found that the best main line can take a while to show itself.

Good luck,

JD

 

[gr865]

Good day everyone!

Well with all the problems here I am at day 49 from seed and just finished my last cut for the manifold.

Have been surprised by the amount of growth between each cut.

I trimmed the side with the single shoot last Friday, gave it some grow time and today trimmed the other side. This is just before the trim.Q1 9-12-13 before trim.jpg (136.09 KiB) Viewed 4 times

Q1 after trim showing the two new growth points and also showing the single branch with the two shoots on it.Q1 9-12-13 after trim.jpg (130.39 KiB) Viewed 1 time

Top view showing the 8 main shoQ2 9-12-13 2.jpg (124.15 KiB) Viewed 4 times

Side view pointing out the 8 shootsQ2 9-12-13 3.jpg (170.85 KiB) Viewed 4 times


So I figure one to two weeks and I will be under 12/12. I will have my cabinet finished by then and will post pictures of the cabinet at that time.

I have ordered White Widow and Ice for my next grow.

I am hoping that this form of grow will be good for the SS400 due to the even canopy and it being opened up so the light will penetrate into the canopy. I will let you know how it goes.

Thanks to all that have sent me encouraging words and ideas also.

Peace out,

GR

I have noted that the Querkle has very tight nodes, growing them out will create a bush.

 

[gr865]

I am wondering, my grow cabinet is just over 7 ft2 (2.5 x 2.83, how many plants can I expect to get in there using the mainline method?

GR

 

[tusseltussel]

I do one in a 2.5x2.5.... mainlined for 8

I am wondering, my grow cabinet is just over 7 ft2 (2.5 x 2.83, how many plants can I expect to get in there using the mainline method?

GR

 

[Growingforpeace]

How long does it take to "mainline" before flipping to flower?

 

[shadyslater]

my blue rhino main'd 2 1/2 weeks into flower

 

[captainmorgan]

How long does it take to "mainline" before flipping to flower?

Depends on how far you want to mainline and let the plant mature. The last critical kush I did from seed was mainlined to 4 after 27 days and to 8 after 34 days but I had her in a 15 gal pot and vegged her to 50 days before flower.

 

[shadyslater]

Depends on how far you want to mainline and let the plant mature. The last critical kush I did from seed was mainlined to 4 after 27 days and to 8 after 34 days but I had her in a 15 gal pot and vegged her to 50 days before flower.

mine was 60 days in veg (cfl's)

 

[gr865]

my blue rhino main'd 2 1/2 weeks into flowerView attachment 2816339View attachment 2816340

Are you mainlining 16 cola?

 

[gr865]

Depends on how far you want to mainline and let the plant mature. The last critical kush I did from seed was mainlined to 4 after 27 days and to 8 after 34 days but I had her in a 15 gal pot and vegged her to 50 days before flower.

That was a great grow Capt', I hope you are happy with the results. I know we always see ways we can improve but that was one hell of a grow bud.

Peace out,


GR

 

[captainmorgan]

That was a great grow Capt', I hope you are happy with the results. I know we always see ways we can improve but that was one hell of a grow bud.

Peace out,


GR

That one is actually still going and is 34 days into flower. She's turned into a 45 inch tall beast, you should check out my journal on her.

https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/690504-critical-kush-mainlined.html

 

[gr865]

I have been subbed, I was talking about that grow, yet rereading it I see that I talked like it was a done deal. Damn Pot! Makes your stupid, LOL!

GR

 

[shadyslater]

Are you mainlining 16 cola?

no she's ended up with 12 GR lol. i was gonna do the standard 8 then had trouble keepin the canopy even cos of my light.. so she's been topped and trained for 8 but iv kept 4 side branches on (cos im greedy lol) after this run im gettin a hps so i should have a 16 head goin befor xmas

 

[Javadog]

What would be your guess as to the least number of days
of Veg that this mainlined Kosher Kush will need before flowering:


The eight tops, all I plan to go for, are defined and beginning to grow.

I am thinking that I *could* flower as soon as a week. I really cannot wait
all that much longer. I am working with plants that have been growing from
seed for weeks, and some are getting big.

Here is a shot of the tent tonight:


In the center column, with the Jack Herer, are the Purple Wreck and the
PurpleBerry BX. They are really small in comparison to the others but I am
going to set up a small bench for one column of plants and will put these
with the Kosher Kush on it.

Both tent and closet are in Veg mode (20/4 for me) and so I can still make
changes to what is in the tent for this cycle.

I have two females from the Cannaventure Mothers Mix, and a nice Somango
clone, in Hempy buckets already, but they are no further along than any of
these plants. (I am going to LST the Somango around its bucket)

Well, I may just have to force the issue and lose a little Kosher yield...

Thanks for the time, in any case.

JD

 

[Javadog]

LOL....all apologies for killing the mainlining thread!

The eight tops are already popping out:


I should be able to flip in a week or two.

Note: I hit my entire tent, to be cautious, and to rid this plant of thrips.
I used gloves and pyritherins, and hand washed every leaf, drenching
them well. Things look good so far.

Take care all,

JD

 

[captainmorgan]

Here's my critical kush mainlined to 8 after 35 days,the metal ring is 17 inches down from the top.

 

[grasscropper]

well 22 days since putting them in the soil, when should i be topping them do you guys think

Can you post photos of them right after topping before and after.? Just so I can see exactly where you snipped? Thanks.

 

[FuckJeffGoldbloom]

Here's my critical kush mainlined to 8 after 35 days,the metal ring is 17 inches down from the top.

Hey captain whats the footprint look like at this point?

 

[captainmorgan]

Hey captain whats the footprint look like at this point?

The cabinet is 31 inches square and she's got leaves bent up on all four walls. Her mains are tied to the inside of 18 inch rings and she's about 45 inches tall.

 

[budolskie]

Grasshopper please follow my link in thread I will be updating often but my first attempt at main lining and relying on the lads in here to help me decide when to chop