The Grow Awards 2026 ๐Ÿ†
Start My Diary
Start My Diary
 Login
Start My DiaryHomeDiariesStrainsShortsQuestionsContestsGrowersSeedsBreedersNutrientsEquipmentBlog
LoginSign Up
Following Follow Brands & Growers to get updates
Back to Grow Questions

Main lining

Buddie
Buddiestarted grow question 6y ago
So I just did topping for 8 colas Should I leave the big fan leaves on for a few days or is that taking away from new growth?
BuddieBuddie
Solved
Week 4
Techniques. Main-lining
likes
OGgrows
OGgrowsanswered grow question 6y ago
Hi @Buddie I think that for now you should leave the leaves for the plant not to lose strength, keep pushing the larger leaves down with your fingers, arranging them and leaving the shoots above the leaves to receive light. good luck mate ๐Ÿ‘
2 likes
Complain
Selected By The Grower
OutForReal
OutForRealanswered grow question 6y ago
The leaves are under the stems so they are not blocking light or creating a bad air circulation so they can be left on the trees
likes
Complain
Similar Grow Questions
Solved
thedoe
thedoe
defoliation pruning reviewhow did I do with defolitation? i think it should be okay but juuust checkin. also, how many nodes do you usually leave per mainline branch? for branches non alternating (interesting), left 4-5 paired nodes for tight alternating branches left 8-10 or so
Week 9
Techniques. Main-lining
Techniques. Defoliation
2y ago
1
3
Solved
zkittlezjunior
zkittlezjunior
First LST techniqueGuys what is this techniques and how can i apply this?Is there any video about this ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTPaSAKEFaE&feature=youtu.be
Techniques. Main-lining
6y ago
2
Solved
Buddie
Buddie
Main-liningFirst time trying main-lining. I have 8 colas, just started 12-12. Do I just let it go now letting side branches grow out ? Occasionally trim and tuck any leaves covering buds? Or trim side growth also?
Week 6
Techniques. Main-lining
6y ago
2
1
Solved
esotaro
esotaro
How many colas can I fit in a 2ftx2ft before crowding becomes an issue?I will be mainlining my plants to 8-16 mains and I'm trying to decide how many plants I can fit in. I was thinking between 2-4 plants, which would be 16-64 colas in that 2ft x 2ft area.
Other. General questions
Plant. Other
Techniques. Main-lining
4y ago
7
2
Solved
Pennello
Pennello
Can I clone and mainline that bit I topped?Hi guys, if I top my Amnesia, I mean, literally top them, Like straight cut at the 4th node, maybe? and leave the other 3/4 node above.. May I clone that topped bit? If so, since It should be growing like a normal plant as should be sprouting from the top, may I mainline that?
Week 7
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. Main-lining
6y ago
1
1
Solved
AlbasDiary
AlbasDiary
Main-LiningHola! Estoy pensado en hacerles a una de las cuatro plantas que tengo ahora la poda Main-Lining. Voy a hacerles el รบltimo transplante. En que momento hay que empezar? Variedad de planta es indiferente? Algรบn consejo? Mil gracias, muy buenos humos๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š
Week 4
Techniques. Main-lining
6y ago
4
4
Solved
Zorachus
Zorachus
Did I wait too long to top?I just topped, main-lined, and defoliated. The stem is about the thickness of a pencil, and the nodes are very tightly packed. The reason I waited so long to top was because I wanted to clone the cuttings and give them to a friend. My question is, did I wait too long to top?
Week 4
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. Main-lining
5y ago
4
4
Solved
ButtersStotch
ButtersStotch
As this is my first attempt at topping and mainlining I have no experiences to base my practices off of. From what I've read I should wait 2 weeks from my last topping to switch to flowering. I'm wondering if this is consistent with others experiences on GD. Thanks in advance!
Week 7
Techniques. Main-lining
6y ago
6
3
Solved
kardel
kardel
Manifold Question about transition phase lollipoppingOG Kush auto day 33 start to go pre-fl. 1st topped day 14 2nd topped and lollipop day 25. question is do you still lollipopping nodes off during 1st week of preflowering? or wait till 3rd week / 1st week of bloom to train.
Week 5
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. Main-lining
2y ago
7
4
Solved
Shagrath
Shagrath
I want to defoliate but when should I do it? Little by little all the time or wait until flowering stretch is over and do only one big one or something else and whats the difference in these? Thanks in advance!
Week 10
Techniques. Main-lining
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
15
2
Solved
lMorphine
lMorphine
Do you guy has any recommendation for my last week in VEG? Anything else i should do or should not do? ๐Ÿ˜Š And one last question for now, the technique i did on my plant, Can i call it a Main-lining? Thx in advance for anyone who give me n advice. Cheers ๐Ÿ˜›
Week 9
Other. General questions
Techniques. Main-lining
Techniques. Other
6y ago
3
3
Solved
PurpleWorship
PurpleWorship
When should i cut node 2 ?Am I right to wait longer tu cut branches and fan leaves at node 2? 2nd question : Is it ok to add dirt on the pot, since she is a bit tall? Thanks :)
Week 4
Techniques. Main-lining
5y ago
27
4
Solved
flo_420
flo_420
MAINLINING NEWBIE: how am I doing so far?how does my main-line training look so far? it's my first time solo growing, so constructive input is welcome and appreciated thanks! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ’ซ
Week 4
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. Main-lining
Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
3
2
Solved
thedoe
thedoe
remove lower side branches that are stretching outwards to focus on main cola?some of the the lowest growth shoots started to stretch outwards (some stayed short).ideally I would prefer one nice long bud.should I remove them? (maybe 2 or 3 in total)or better to wait until 21 days flowering. probably should not defoliate for another week right? thanks!
Week 8
Buds. Other
Plant. Other
Techniques. Main-lining
2y ago
6
6
Solved
Apolloo
Apolloo
Pruning????Hello everyone. I am growing for the second time and this time I am growing 10 gorilla cookies Auto It is the 7th week. They appear generally healthy, but is it too early to try lollipoping? Also, if I do lollipoping, will any other pruning be necessary?
Techniques. Main-lining
Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
3
3
Solved
CapeShark
CapeShark
Nugbuckets mainline questionsNugbuckets mainline for largest plant: to get a larger mainline plant I would wait for my plant to grow out 4 nodes then top to 3rd (for my second topping).. correct? Also when should I remove my fan leaves from my 3rd node? Theyโ€™re large than my hand atm.
Week 5
Techniques. Main-lining
6y ago
4
6
Solved
sacredgeometry
sacredgeometry
Mainlining QuestionWhen should I start tying down my new mains? Should I let them grow out more? I feel like if I tie them to early they would just point up towards the light the next day and I would have to tie down again.
Techniques. Main-lining
5y ago
2
Solved
MrFrizz
MrFrizz
Yield EstimationHi growers! Estimation needed on what I can expect per plant from my super skunk. They're in Week 9 of Veg, 38cm tall, mainlined for 8 colas. I want to switch them to 12/12 next week. What can I expect as yield per plant and how is it gonna change if I wait a week longer?
Week 9
Plant. Other
Techniques. Main-lining
6y ago
2
Solved
Bikoo
Bikoo
Main-lining goes wrong?Hello friends, In the process of main-lining i ript into the notebranch of the main branch, sorry for my english, please see the photo. I think, as you can see i ript pretty deep? i do not dare to touch it. what do you think i should do, what will be the effect of my error?
Leaves. Other
Other. Other
Techniques. Main-lining
5y ago
9
7
Solved
DreamOn
DreamOn
Mainline with Nebulas method for 10 topsHas anyone kept the second top node so you end up with 10 tops? ( Cutting off the bottom on the second node) How did it work out? Are there any drawbacks except space? Would it be an uneven split of nutrients decreasing the yield on the 8 main tops?
Other. General questions
Techniques. Main-lining
5y ago
2
1