LOL, I was JUST in the process of posting back to you! I found what a scrubber was, I don't have the materials here to do that just yet. I was planning that for the later stages of the grow, but don't have anything I can use right now to build one. Thanks a bunch though!
I know what you mean by working and time. If anyone has some of that "Time" thing for sale....I'd buy some!
An important Q on fimming or topping. While I'm doing the LST thing, should I top these plants or FIM them so they will grow new "tops", or is it not really important to do and just an option? I've read all the ways to do it, but I'm still unclear if it's absolutely necessary while LST'ing. I have not done any topping or fimming as yet.
Also, just a journal note here. Plants are 1 month/4 days from sprout. If I let them stand straight instead of LST they would be between 6"-8" tall.
HI Jay233! I value your "opinion" just like anyone else. Opinions are very welcome because it gives all sides to a theory, story or problem.
Hey Rainstacks, good points... all of them. I am still on the fence with the scrog, I guess I will make that decision at the very last moment.I think the biggest reason people make a point to get so many tops per plant is because they are often working with space time(some methods require daily adjustments) and legal constraints. The more HSTing you do, the more time you will need in veg (albiet slight). Some strains are also much more trainable than others, even when young. I have also been reading up on this as I will be doing a small indoor grow. I think the best way to go is to trust your instincts. If your goal is to maximize yield, then by all means try out a bunch of methods, and see what you are comfortable with, and what works for you. I think you mentioned that you would like to try a scrog at some point. If this is the case, keeping the canopy even will be an important consideration, so that you can light it evenly. Perhaps deciding what size space you will use, and how powerful of a light(s) will determine how wide you want to train these girls? I am looking forwards to some more pics
If I'm reading you right, it would be good to do some topping if I'm going to go with scrog to keep it even? I certainly have plenty of room, but the lighting will take some figuring. Number of lumens per square ft. is what I've been reading about. I need to measure my exact space and make sure I have enough bulbs for the lumens I need.
Hey Rainstacks, good points... all of them. I am still on the fence with the scrog, I guess I will make that decision at the very last moment.
Please let me know if I have that wrong! I'm trying to pound these essentials of base knowledge into my brain...but sometimes it gets muddled with all of the information out there. LOL
I am really going to try and get some pics tomorrow morning, (I want to check those "might be" pistils out for sure) my evening has been rudely interrupted with company that didn't call in advance and they tend to stay until you push them out. Grrrrrrrrr
Have a great night/day all!
Good info J!! I really don't want to top or fim on this one, so I appreciate that.
Hi J, you're quick! LOL That particular plant has been that way from the start. That's why I call it a Mutant. ;-) Never could figure out what was going on. I'm using CFL's mix of 2700k and higher. The lights are 6" above the plants. There are two fans keeping the heat out, they are pointed mostly at the lights, so there really isn't any heat on the plants right now. All of the other plants are doing very well, no signs of stress. This one does it no matter where I move it or rotate in different positions, so it's a mystery plant.
