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Mainline
GrowGuy97
started grow question 6y ago
First time trying to mainline, anything I should adjust or change?
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Plant. Other
Techniques. Main-lining
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Fruitgrower
answered grow question 6y ago
Hey dude great work, you're doing it correctly, check out my runtz and gelat.og diaries for some tips and pictures of mainline technique 🌱👍
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Experimentgreen
answered grow question 6y ago
It looks good. You can always tie the fan leaves down too and just poke a couple holes in the fabric pot for anchors. And just don't forget to be gentle
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KenSpliffeyJr
answered grow question 6y ago
Seems like you got the idea, if anything from what I’ve read the plant could’ve grown another node or two before doing it.
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TimTheTerpMan
answered grow question 6y ago
Looks like a great start!👊
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