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Nebula vs Nugbuckets Mainline?! (I understand papers could be written on this topic)

CapeSharkstarted grow question 6y ago

Looking for advice from all the experienced growers out there! I will be topping to create a “mainline“ in the upcoming week. Suggestions to take in Nebula vs Nugbuckets approach? 1 Northern Lights strain in 48”x48”x80” grow tent (~37” vertical grow space), Hydro, 1200 LEDX

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Rubobanswered grow question 6y ago

Hi there nugbuckets is far better at spreading energy evenly throughout the plant, its mt preferred way, where nebulas is also great little less time spent on training, so if time aint a issue for you id prefer nugs method.

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Shagrathanswered grow question 6y ago

What @Rubob said.

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