Trim these monster fan leaves???

Alctrz8849

Alctrz8849

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Mexicanhedies2003 said:
Cool man thats the kind of info I was looking for. Do you trim or prune at all during veg? Im trying to flip from veg to flower once a month so they wont be monsters. Wondering if I should trim at all at this point besides topping. Maybe the first branch.
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The guide I follow for trimming comes from the ILGM recommendation. Here's a link in everything you could want to know about trimming without getting too advanced, though there are certainly advanced techniques discussed.

www.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com

How to Prune Marijuana Plants: The Ultimate Guide - ILGM

We've let the pro's from ILGM create the ultimate guide on pruning. Easily learn pruning techniques like topping, super cropping, low stress training, etc.
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I wish I didn't trim this grow at all if that helps and I won't be doing it again. I won't lollipop either.
 
Alctrz8849

Alctrz8849

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Mexicanhedies2003 said:
I see your led is quite a ways up. Thinking of moving mine up now. Specs said it does a 4x5 at 12 in tho
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I just got the Spydr 2P and hung them 12in per MFR specs and got light burn quick! I was able to save them because I caught it within the first several hours and moved my lights up. They still show signs of burn on the newer growth that is now getting larger a week after the fact but they're pulling through just fine!
 
Killaki

Killaki

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Mexicanhedies2003 said:
Thx for the input man. Was just trying to get them lower branches to reach the top. Planning a scrog
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Lst and scrog go hand in hand. It increases the effect of the scrog.
Mexicanhedies2003 said:
Thx for your input man. Any thoughts on cause of unhappiness???
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We need more info but right off I agree that your plants look dry. What is your watering schedule, what's the medium info, ect?
 
Killaki

Killaki

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Alctrz8849 said:
Sure thing! Also get this app on your phone and measure the light on your canopy. I almost spent $40 on one when I found smart phones can use a free app!

Look for this in the play store:

PPFD Meter App
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Now that's a brilliant idea! Thanks for the hookup homie!
 
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Mexicanhedies2003

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Killaki said:
Lst and scrog go hand in hand. It increases the effect of the scrog.

We need more info but right off I agree that your plants look dry. What is your watering schedule, what's the medium info, ect?
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They were dry at that point. Coco perlite maybe 60/40. Botanicare kind nutes and some supplements. 3 gal fabric pots they will finish in. I always water till I get descent run off and since ive put them in these 3 gallons they stay wet halfway thru for 3 days. So once every 3 days atm. Suspect that will increase tho as they grow. When they were in 1 liters was watering about every 36 hrs. I wait till the top looks dry but I can still feel some weight from water underneath. Thoughts?
 
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Mexicanhedies2003

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Mexicanhedies2003 said:
They were dry at that point. Coco perlite maybe 60/40. Botanicare kind nutes and some supplements. 3 gal fabric pots they will finish in. I always water till I get descent run off and since ive put them in these 3 gallons they stay wet halfway thru for 3 days. So once every 3 days atm. Suspect that will increase tho as they grow. When they were in 1 liters was watering about every 36 hrs. I wait till the top looks dry but I can still feel some weight from water underneath. Thoughts?
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Ive been feeding 12 gallons for 19 3 gal pots.
 
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Mexicanhedies2003

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Mexicanhedies2003 said:
They were dry at that point. Coco perlite maybe 60/40. Botanicare kind nutes and some supplements. 3 gal fabric pots they will finish in. I always water till I get descent run off and since ive put them in these 3 gallons they stay wet halfway thru for 3 days. So once every 3 days atm. Suspect that will increase tho as they grow. When they were in 1 liters was watering about every 36 hrs. I wait till the top looks dry but I can still feel some weight from water underneath. Thoughts?
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Lst looked like a lil more than I want to get into atm. Also i was planning 1 plant per square foot so dont think Id have the room. May need more room as it stands. 20 in a 4×5. Is that unrealistic? The math seemed to add up with # of branches and spots in my scrog.
 
Uncle L

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Those are your solar panels. They store your energy. I selectively clip large fans once flowering is really going. I like to look down from the top to check light penetration. When I do indoor, depending on strain, I lollipop. Fuck those bottoms sometimes.
 
Alctrz8849

Alctrz8849

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Mexicanhedies2003 said:
Lst looked like a lil more than I want to get into atm. Also i was planning 1 plant per square foot so dont think Id have the room. May need more room as it stands. 20 in a 4×5. Is that unrealistic? The math seemed to add up with # of branches and spots in my scrog.
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LST is easier than it seems. Basically bend the plant gently and use a twist tie to keep in place. That's it. Supercropping, now that freaked me out the first time into not doing it. But I ended up with 3.85oz from my grow and was PISSED! It was due to my shitty light mostly, hence the Spydr 2P. This is my second grow but I have an intense background in hydroponics from high school. Ironic! High school... lol Anyways.

I figured I had nothing to lose and would just move to the next sucker/grow shoot if I broke it too much. Just squeeze the plant like a nipper, not too hard and roll in your fingers until it softens. Then you do that over a small span and bend it slowly until it knuckles. I broke the circled branch and it still recovered. The other two bent as planned.

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Mexicanhedies2003

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Alctrz8849 said:
LST is easier than it seems. Basically bend the plant gently and use a twist tie to keep in place. That's it. Supercropping, now that freaked me out the first time into not doing it. But I ended up with 3.85oz from my grow and was PISSED! It was due to my shitty light mostly, hence the Spydr 2P. This is my second grow but I have an intense background in hydroponics from high school. Ironic! High school... lol Anyways.

I figured I had nothing to lose and would just move to the next sucker/grow shoot if I broke it too much. Just squeeze the plant like a nipper, not too hard and roll in your fingers until it softens. Then you do that over a small span and bend it slowly until it knuckles. I broke the circled branch and it still recovered. The other two bent as planned.

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Believe I was thinking of supercropping. Lst is just applying some pressure to get them where you want them to go? Make them stronger? Have you heard of a company called ecofarm? I ordered this light but thinking I may have gotten ripped off. Still not shipped and wouldnt offer a refund.
 

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Alctrz8849

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Uncle L said:
Those are your solar panels. They store your energy. I selectively clip large fans once flowering is really going. I like to look down from the top to check light penetration. When I do indoor, depending on strain, I lollipop. Fuck those bottoms sometimes.
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That is a great way to think of it! They are solar panels powering the entire plant!
 
xtsho

xtsho

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Mexicanhedies2003 said:
They were dry at that point. Coco perlite maybe 60/40. Botanicare kind nutes and some supplements. 3 gal fabric pots they will finish in. I always water till I get descent run off and since ive put them in these 3 gallons they stay wet halfway thru for 3 days. So once every 3 days atm. Suspect that will increase tho as they grow. When they were in 1 liters was watering about every 36 hrs. I wait till the top looks dry but I can still feel some weight from water underneath. Thoughts?
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You're in coco and perlite but you're watering like you're in soil. That's a problem right there. You don't want to let coco dry out.
 
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