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"Semi Main-Lining": Should I clean up the lower small grows on my 4 main branches?
MicroNighthawkstarted grow question 2 years ago
I am trying a (wrong) "semi"-mainlining...
TL;DR (my Diary)
1. Trained plant into a spiral
2. Got high, topped it
3. Cleaned 2 grows/nodes per branch
4. Bent main stem to grow horizontal = 2 lower & 2 upper branches
Should I clean 1-2 more nodes before flipping to 12/12
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Robertsanswered grow question 2 years ago
I would leave it as it is. Will get the biggest yield this way. Should grow into a shrub looking plant by end full of colas. Good luck. 🌱
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