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Mainlining
raptor65started grow question 4 years ago
I was wondering about mainlining a couple of my girls to give it a try never done it before , should I wait for a defined sixth node before I start? , I have sixth node now but very early like the last couple of days Yes , No ??
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Mrs_Larimaranswered grow question 4 years ago
To perform a good Mainlining ist important toi have a good strain. That means a vigor growing one. And the stems, leaves and branches should not be sturdy. So your Gorilla Girl is excluded. Thise Gorillas tend to be very sturdy and ist nearly impossible to perform mainlining. I dont know whats with your Girlsscout crack.…. If she grows vigor and her branchesare good to bend and bind... you may start soon. But i would wait another weeek. They look quite small. A nice Mianlining will take you 8-10 weeks Vegetation. Do you have another tent=? for the Mainlining Girls=?
So i hope i coulöd enlighten your thoughts
Wicked_Stixanswered grow question 4 years ago
Mrs_Larimar is 100% correct on this one. Your structure doesn't really look like mainlining will be your best bet. I would opt to lst those instead. Good luck!
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OGgrowsanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi @Raptor65 It is better to wait. When the plant has a minimum size of about 5 or 6 knots and performs a first pruning at the height of the third knot from below. It is the first step towards obtaining an “axis” of a single node, as soon as it starts from this moment, energy is transmitted equally by each of the first two foci that we receive. good luck mate 👍
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Gemini_Growanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi raptor I waited for the sixth node but not to develop a lot I think you're good to go check my diary to see what I did it is easier than it could seem :)
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