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Grow QuestionsDo I Let these branches grow?

Do I Let these branches grow?

THC123started grow question 5 years ago

I am mainlining this plant, but I’m not sure if I let the branches grow off at the every node or snip them off so the focus goes to the main cola?

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Nor_Cal_Kannablissanswered grow question 5 years ago

You want those yo.. don't snip them off.. you can leave like 2-3 sites below the main one and be ok! Happy growing! 👊

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Psyclopsanswered grow question 5 years ago

those lower stems make great cuttings as well.

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NobodysBudsanswered grow question 5 years ago

mainlining should be split at a node of symetrical growth (if not a clone) and then again as many times as you want until foundation is set. This one looks cool, found searching "marijuana mainlining" on duckduckgo images: https://imgur.com/qnpPYDu

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