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yano posted an update in the group
4 months agoAsk a Grow Question So I’m looking for a mainlining expert for some advice please.
The story so far.
I mainlined @node 5 and used nodes 3 and 4 as the main lines.
Each of the 4 main arms has 4 nodes.
I have 3 weeks to go before I can put it in the flowering tent.
So the big question is, finally, when should I let it start growing vertically?
I hope this is sufficient information?
sasquatchimo, jmystro and 3 others12 Comments-
You’re not technically mainlining. Mainline splits main stalk to 2 nodes (striping off everything below), then those 2 to 4, then 8, etc. Topping and leaving multiple branches on main stalk is not mainlining. It’s just topping to create bush. You can go as wide as you want before allowing vertical grow. I wouldn’t go too much wider than the root mass. In nature, a tree’s canopy is typically as wide as it’s root system. Root mass is just as important as vegetative bio-mass in terms of yield.
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@jmystro I think a lot of people have seen the video by I think his name is hyperactive highs he’s been showing a video on main lining like this with the two nodes instead of one, it works but to me if main lining I’m trying to make each bud site an equal distance from the medium and roots with two sets I feel like it throws that off a little.
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They are sets of nodes on a seedling before they eventually stagger after being cloned. So he’s leaving 4 nodes on the main stem instead of 2. ‘Main-lining’ is about having a straight line of pipes going up to the top colas from the root stock.
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@jmystro by one node, I guess I meant one set two nodes sorry if I worded that wrong
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@jmystro it was the best word I had to describe it.
Irrespective of the terminology or the pedantry I’d still respect any advice given. Suppose I’ll let it sprout naturally for a week and see if it gives me the desired outcome. Low, fat, bushy and flowery.
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No worries about labels. There is no wrong way, only different ways.
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These plants are mainlined to 4 branches. You don’t need to grow huge plants to fill a space.
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Stem crush as you lay and tie down the branches. They’ll swell, become a bit woody and turn rock hard. You can remove the tie downs after a few weeks and they’ll keep their shape. Stem crush the branches as they grow up as well and you’ll never need to support the branches with bamboo or a messy trellis net.
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@jmystro stem crushing and targeted stress for strength has been done…
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Nice. Taking the little extra time to build a strong base will really pay off late in flower.
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I usually only use one node to split into 2. I like to go vertical until I reach the side or maybe just an inch over the edge of my container that I’m growing in but it really just depends on how many tops you actually want I Iike to stay @ 16 tops or 32 if I’m in over a 7 gal pot. That’s just the way I am comfortable doing it but every one has their own method. I hope that your grow goes smoothly and you have beautiful harvest!( I also like to use the little metal 10×1” u shaped stakes instead of string. they are a lot easier to move and adjust while training your plant when in using this method)
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@jmystro much appreciated my friend, for the little time I have been in the space you have always been there to answery questions.
RESPECT
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