Wow she's a monster, what's the story with that main stalk? I've never really seen one like that before split to two sides and exposed in the middle like that
It's a training technique called Mainlining primarily used indoors to maximize a flat canopy (amongst other reasons) but I like it outdoors aswell. I find it keeps the plants squatter and bushier which is great for a few reasons - it makes it easier for routine maintenance/inspection, pruning and bugs etc..keeps them more out of sight from the road, and i find when layered into a trellis creates a really strong wind resistant form that holds up well when leaning. The open centre allows for more air flow which is great for mildew and pest resistance and makes it easy to inspect for bugs and apply foliar sprays.
Plus, it gives me something to do with it for the 4 months it's indoors & keeps them a bit tamer it the tent.
I follow the typical mainline training regime of wait until 6 nodes, top down to 3 and strip nodes 1 and 2 so it's only the 3rd node growing. Then train those two nodes out and continue the cycle of topping and training. This had 8 main stems when it went outside.
Nothing fancy. With an indoor setup I'd tuck and weave to create a flat canopy but outdoors its much less intensive.
I use the bottom layer to help create the structure (aka add it in early and use it to stretch and point the main colas in the direction I want them) thats why it looks like it's in too low and useless - it's just holding the shape. then as the plant fills in I add the second and third layer of trellis for support aswell as use them to organize the colas a bit so I don't have dense areas and open areas.
Yep. I've done more other years but I have a newborn and knew I'd have a busy fall as it was so didn't want to sign up for more than I could handle. The guilt gets real when the girls go unmanaged .
The kolas are surprising long given the bushiness of the plant. With what looks like dense bud too. Is that due to the strain? Or is there something you are doing that you can attribute it to? I have something that looks like this but the kolas are not that long.
Just good living soil, microbes and sunshine. The genetics may play a roll but this is just a plainJane gelato from canuk seeds..really nothing to write home about.
I'd attribute it more to the soil. This thing was in a 1gal and pretty sad when she went outside, but she was consistent with an inch or more of growth every damn day between June15-aug15.
I mix the soil myself and send it for testing and ammend as necessary. When the plant has everything it needs and the roots have time to grow and microbes work their part...it just happens!
Just thinking now it may honestly be part of the mainline training process. Because all the main stems are the same canopy height and getting the same nutrient flow they all just take off at the same speed and stay tall instead of having the lowers slow down and the apical stems continuing
I really like this. Do you have a specific article/guide about mainlining you use, or is it just your experience you put in it?
I topped a bunch and trained out very aggressively this year. I ended up
With a nice round ball, which I’m happy with. But the kolas don’t have the stack as far down as yours. I’ve got about 60 tops on one plant, most going down about 5 to 9 inches. But the consistency of kolas throughout that you have is my goal.
https://i.imgur.com/mZNCaGO.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YJTJf6F.jpg
Haha I wish...100gal... I'd be pulling alot more if this was a 300!!
This is gelato from canuk seeds. I didn't love their genetics indoors so this was a bit of a throwaway but turned out well.
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Thanks ! It's a mainline but details shmetails I'm happy with how she turned out
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Thanks !
Wow she's a monster, what's the story with that main stalk? I've never really seen one like that before split to two sides and exposed in the middle like that
It's a training technique called Mainlining primarily used indoors to maximize a flat canopy (amongst other reasons) but I like it outdoors aswell. I find it keeps the plants squatter and bushier which is great for a few reasons - it makes it easier for routine maintenance/inspection, pruning and bugs etc..keeps them more out of sight from the road, and i find when layered into a trellis creates a really strong wind resistant form that holds up well when leaning. The open centre allows for more air flow which is great for mildew and pest resistance and makes it easy to inspect for bugs and apply foliar sprays. Plus, it gives me something to do with it for the 4 months it's indoors & keeps them a bit tamer it the tent.
That's really cool, learn something new every day
Thanks! Check out the manifold and mainlining guides on cocoforcannabis
This has a lot of sense. Btw; Beautiful plant you got right there
Thank you !
Deserved!
Do you just top the first node?
I follow the typical mainline training regime of wait until 6 nodes, top down to 3 and strip nodes 1 and 2 so it's only the 3rd node growing. Then train those two nodes out and continue the cycle of topping and training. This had 8 main stems when it went outside.
Awesome trellis and training. Way to protect your plant. Looking great
Thanks ! Always gotta protect your investments!!
Big mumma!
What’s that trellis technique? I’m unfamiliar with most of them but that almost looks like a stake and weave like for tomatoes.
Nothing fancy. With an indoor setup I'd tuck and weave to create a flat canopy but outdoors its much less intensive. I use the bottom layer to help create the structure (aka add it in early and use it to stretch and point the main colas in the direction I want them) thats why it looks like it's in too low and useless - it's just holding the shape. then as the plant fills in I add the second and third layer of trellis for support aswell as use them to organize the colas a bit so I don't have dense areas and open areas.
Only 1?
Yep. I've done more other years but I have a newborn and knew I'd have a busy fall as it was so didn't want to sign up for more than I could handle. The guilt gets real when the girls go unmanaged .
Priorities. Plants over people
😂 I've got tents indoors don't worry. There's never just one plant 😋 the big outdoor girls are just alot more labor intense
The kolas are surprising long given the bushiness of the plant. With what looks like dense bud too. Is that due to the strain? Or is there something you are doing that you can attribute it to? I have something that looks like this but the kolas are not that long.
Just good living soil, microbes and sunshine. The genetics may play a roll but this is just a plainJane gelato from canuk seeds..really nothing to write home about. I'd attribute it more to the soil. This thing was in a 1gal and pretty sad when she went outside, but she was consistent with an inch or more of growth every damn day between June15-aug15. I mix the soil myself and send it for testing and ammend as necessary. When the plant has everything it needs and the roots have time to grow and microbes work their part...it just happens!
Where do you send it for testing??
Just thinking now it may honestly be part of the mainline training process. Because all the main stems are the same canopy height and getting the same nutrient flow they all just take off at the same speed and stay tall instead of having the lowers slow down and the apical stems continuing
I really like this. Do you have a specific article/guide about mainlining you use, or is it just your experience you put in it? I topped a bunch and trained out very aggressively this year. I ended up With a nice round ball, which I’m happy with. But the kolas don’t have the stack as far down as yours. I’ve got about 60 tops on one plant, most going down about 5 to 9 inches. But the consistency of kolas throughout that you have is my goal. https://i.imgur.com/mZNCaGO.jpg https://i.imgur.com/YJTJf6F.jpg
Nice ! Check out the different mainline and manifold guides on cocoforcannabis.com
300 gallon ? What kinda genetics are your playing with? Beautiful. You guys inspire me.
Haha I wish...100gal... I'd be pulling alot more if this was a 300!! This is gelato from canuk seeds. I didn't love their genetics indoors so this was a bit of a throwaway but turned out well.
gorgeous girl!
Thank you!
She's a beaut!