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ily41started grow question 5y ago

Hi everyone, I’m introducing you my little DoubleBanana Kush, she’s juste at C+21, she didn’t start with the best conditions. My main question is, should I start main lining her, or I have to wait until the 5/6nodes? Thank you guys 🙏🏽 Keep growing 😎

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MangoDuduanswered grow question 5y ago

I usally cut earlier but i think wait a little maybe can reinforce better the future stems. After cutting I leave the plant grow by her self, if the genetics tend to grow only upward I bend a little the stems with some wires hooked to the pot

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Just1leafanswered grow question 5y ago

I always cut the main lining on day 14 every time. The plant can handle it without any problem. 👏 👏

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MangoDuduanswered grow question 5y ago

You are welcom, is a pleasure to help were i can. Hope to solve your question, if you have some more your are not alone 💪🏼

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ily41answered grow question 5y ago

Alright man thank you for all your advices, it feels good not to be alone in this first experience. Actually it’s a Jamaican Pearl, I mentionned Banana Kush but it’s not. Keeps growing guy 😎

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ily41answered grow question 5y ago

Thank you MangoDudu, I saw your pretty girl and the main lining is working well ! I think waiting maybe 4days more, letting the 5th node completely out in order to cut at the 3rd « strong » node. Is there next move after cutting the apex? Thank you guy 😎

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MangoDuduanswered grow question 5y ago

I like to start at the 3rd , if i wait until the 5th the stem is so long and high. My late summer grow is topped always on 3rd if u want to check some plants ✌️🏽💪🏼

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