When to stop tying plant down outdoors

joe3099 said:

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doug mirabelli said:

We have very similar looking plants. I stopped tying down a couple weeks ago when I ran out of room. I stopped one of them earlier than the others bc she was throwing a lot of pistils. Some growers continue to tie down during the beginning of flower when they do scrog, so basically it’s up to you

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2cent said:

That's amazing hahaha small creeper plants..

Though they should be further off the ground as bugs will get under canopy

You strip the under growth off.

Tho it looks awsome lol

As reguards tie down rule is generally stop a week before stretch ends.

Eg I have strains stretch for 2 weeks before slowing down and filling out so il tie n train for 1.5 weekz
But I have 1 stretch 5weeks love the tangie so il train for 4weeks max.

This allows 10inch colas to grow up.
Defoilate below

But ur in a greenhouse so I'd let the bitvh go wooo

Are you companion growing there?

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joe3099 said:

thanks for suggestions.
i wonder if there are any companion plants for marijuana.
my approach is more of a live edge thing and
less domination and more cooperation within their growing environment
with the other life that exists.
the heavy straw mulch stays dry and airy on top. the central portion of the plants
and stems are open and airy, it's just along the edge as i tie down does it lay on the straw for a day or two.
these were tied down again the day before the picture.

i haven't grown these strains before. not sure, but i have some vertical room. i'm leaning
towards stopping in a week or so and seeing what happens. this is my first year trying this.
there's a lemonwheeel, a couple fruity pebbles, gorilla cookies, and purple haze, and one girl scout cookies.

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1. Repellent companions:

• Marigold: Repels white flies and other insects through a chemical released directly in the soil and eventually, into neighbouring plants, making them repellent to pests.
• Digitalis purpurea a.k.a. Foxglove: Attracts Dicyphus Hesperus, an insect which can help in eradicating whiteflies, aphids and spider mites.
• Verbascum a.k.a. Mullein: see Foxglove.
• Cilantro: Repels aphids and spider mites.
• Peppermint: Repels aphids. Its menthol content can also attract beneficial insects.
• Garlic: Repels aphids, snails/slugs, Japanese beetles, root maggots, and even certain animals. Also acts as a natural fungicide.
• Dill (or Fennel, Cumin, and Anise): Repels spider mites, aphids, and caterpillars by attracting their common predator, wasps.
• Basil: Repels various insects and snails/slugs by releasing insecticide from its foliage.
• Costmary: Repels moths.
• Chrysanthemum: Combats damaging insects and nematodes due to its pyrethrin content (a compound with insecticidal properties).

1. Friendly companions:

• Sunflower: Attracts beneficial mites and flower bugs which eat spider mites, fungus gnats, and scales.
• Yarrow: Attracts predatory wasps and ladybirds.

• Alfalfa: Provides nitrogen. Can also be used as a nitrogen-rich layer during cultivation; trim it and don’t clean the plant material off your soil.
• Borage (or other species from the Comfrey family): Provides additional nutrients. Plants of the Comfrey type act as a fertilizer, by bringing nutrients and minerals via their deep roots. This makes them the ideal outdoor companions, although some of them need their own space, as their growth is quick and space-consuming. Just like alfalfa, it can be trimmed and left as mulch.
• Clover (Microclover, Dutch White, Red, and Crimson): Provides additional nutrients. Clover brings up trace nutrients in the same manner Borage does. It also has nitrogen fixing properties: by degrading organic matter, it releases nitrogen to be used by other organisms. Moreover, its living mulch state protects the soil around your cannabis plants, and improves water distribution by trapping in moisture with its shallow roots. Choose Microclover or Dutch White Clover for small to medium sized indoor containers.
• Chickweed: Provides additional nutrients. Acts as living mulch, can also be trimmed and left to feed the soil.

• Chamomile: Provides calcium and potassium. Releases them upon decomposition, thus feeding your cannabis plants in order to promote stem growth and fortification. Also increases oil production in nearby plants, and releases sulfur, a natural insect repellent.
• Stinging Nettle: Increases oil production in nearby plants. This will have a positive impact on the resin content of your cannabis buds.
• Yarrow: Increases oil production in nearby plants. Also prevents soil erosion by protecting its first layers.
• Oregano (or Marjoram): Increases the yield of nearby plants. Also attract beneficial insects.