When to start bending

[OEF Vet 11B]

Not sure if I'm in the correct general area or not but I am wondering if there is a guide on just bending plants? I'm looking for more info and pics on when they were bent and how they were bent. I read on one kf the threads i was able to find tbat it was too early to start at about 10 inches. Is this wrong?

 

[Weaselcracker]

I haven't seen such a guide. I'm assuming that you are bending it for the purpose of encouraging growth of the side branches and creating a wider, flatter plant? I would say that ten inches is fine. Really, you could start bending it at any age, though I'd avoid doing it to a little seedling because they're more delicate, and they are still getting established. However, it's very nice to have a certain amount of room under the main body of the plant, to make it easier to water and work under there. 8" is about the minimum for me and 10-12" is more usual.

 

[OttawaGreen]

I start HST and FIM at 6" high or so. I bend/crack/abuse mine every day for maximum flatness with many tops.

 

[Qernandron]

As for me 10 inches is good height for beginning bending.

 

[CAT345longsti]

I would go 4-6 weeks from seed

 

[OEF Vet 11B]

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