Ive never done that in the past, i always leave some of the stem above the soil, but i sort of see what your saying about more roots. Im not sure how much of a difference it will make if i do bury the stem. Perhaps you can explain, have you done any experiments on that? Would be something cool to try next time.
I have yet to do a side by side experiment but I have started burying the stalk. Root growth from stalk is abundant, this Pineapple Express, in the pic I'm about to post, was buried to the 4th node during transplant. When its done I will post pics of its roots. Pic is of 17th day of flower, currently its 25 days into flower, so about 4 more weeks.
I am not trying to dis you, but you are in no position to give advice. You will be lucky to clear an ounce with that plant.
I'm growing with cfls and 3ft from top to bottom of my cab. With 2 other full grown girls in there to. This is a seed run so yield is not important. So you cant dis me if you don't know my grow space or reason for this grow. Secondly I was giving advice for the bare stalk above soil. It will grow roots out if buried. I never said I grew the biggest or best. Just giving advice for bare stalk.
Whats to discuss? The subject is closed and has been.....defoliation results in small buds across the plant. Delayed finish and stressed plants......stress can cause herming among other things,,,,,stressed plants give off pheromones that attract mites...
Wait,,What? Sounds like you don't approve again....
Preaching to the choir here. I was only trying to give the grower an option for the bare stalk that was left from his defoliation. Which was to bury that stalk so that roots would grow from it.
Awe come on Skinny,,,,,I didn't quote you dude! I know you posted there......Just preach'in to the others bro!Preaching to the choir here. I was only trying to give the grower an option for the bare stalk that was left from his defoliation. Which was to bury that stalk so that roots would grow from it.
Never once did I agree with defoliation for higher yields or better buds! So not all of us. As a matter fact Rm3 and Uncle Ben gave me that bit knowledge about burying the stalk for more root growth.
That being said good link a lot of good info, read it and posted there when thread was current. So let's try not to group everybody that posts in this thread a defoliator.
Good day grower!
Fans leaves are of no use after the 4th week of flower. There is much debate on "defoliation" -basicly remove leaves that block your light to bids and then do a heavy defoliation in week 4 of Vegation - none in prer-flower and the in week 4 of flower do a heavy defoliation. One really defoliates thru out grow, but if over done you will produce smaller plants, don't take the "sugar-leaves- defoliation causes stress one should feed plant after a heavy defoliation
If it works for you. Doesn't for me. Lower bud sites do not need direct light, that's what those big fan leaves are for. You can do it outdoors or indoors still same result smaller buds on lower part of plant. Whether you defoliate or not. Some of my best smoke has come from popcorn buds. Imo
Call the Vet!
Agreed
I have been very clear from my first post. I am not sure why you are confused. As I stated, I only remove the lower larf growth after the stretch. That's it. This is the trick to getting fat, nasty buds. I don't believe, I experiment and prove theories via the scientific method. You should try it some time yourself instead of just pasting links.
This is the biggest load of crap I have read about this topic. You have no idea what you are talking about.
When you defoliate, there isnt a bare stalk. I think you are confused about the process. Most defoliating is done to the top of the plant (short of the lower growth that was removed). If you transplant and cover the main stalk, it will grow roots, but you also defeat one reason for the lower defoliation/growth removal to begin with. There is a very small part of this that is done for the plant's environment. Having airflow below the canopy is essential to keep your plants healthy (especially late in flower). Ask anybody that had a problem with PM or Bud rot and they will tell you the same thing. Without the lower airflow, the RH at the middle of the canopy can reach dangerously high levels.
I did not intend to sound like don't ever......I just wanted to supply you with more and varied info on it not being a good idea.....By all means !!! TEST it out!
This is exactly what i was looking for when i posted this thread. Thanks all ive gotten a ton of info.
This plant is an experiment plant so if i fuck it up i wont lose out or be mad. That said im going to continue defoliating this plant to see what happens, good or bad.
I will for sure look at the link you posted, i havent gotten around to it yet, but i plan to by the nights end. I knew that the topic would be heavily defended from both sides. Appreciate all the information and criticism from both sides. Anything that wasnt spam was appreciated.
Dont even know who u are, or what you posted, if you spammed i didnt recognize it at all. and also if u did keep it out of my future posts.
If you look at pic @ebcrew posted there is bare stalk below the foliage. Thats what I originally responded for. I have time to do what I like in my garden because I grow for me and not a business. Everyone isn't looking for max yield, hell a lot of us mate different strains to get smoke to our liking. I do this shit for fun!
