Continued with training this week. As you can see in the pics, I've used a number of different training techniques/approaches/targets ranging from "growing to 6 nodes then topping back to 3" to "doing essentially no training other than minor/necessary pruning". I'm trying to get a feel for recovery time and outcome (to be evaluated later, obviously) since this is my first grow of SomangoXXL.
That weirdo plant seems to have stabilized somewhat, and looks happy. But still weird. I'm excited to see what it will do next lol!
I'm going back and forth re whether to put a screen over them. I plan to do minimal training over this coming week to see how they develop, although I'll continue to tweak to develop a semi-even canopy. Always very receptive to any feedback/suggestions from you folks! 😎
Hi! Really interesting diary, looking good :) How is the plan with roots hanging in mid air going to pan out? Are they in some reservoir normally and just out for the picture?
@dancingshrubbery, I took the pics at my weekly Rez Change before installing the new solution. When they’re just starting out, I keep the water level about 1/4” below the net pots to encourage roots to drop. Once that happens, I lower the water level somewhat , but roots are always in water 😎