Need plant training advice

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LBBandit

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Howdy All, I’m looking for some advice on how to maximize my grow space 2x3x6. I’m currently running a dwc bubbler with 5 gallon buckets (2 to be exact) with green crack from seed (feminized not auto). I’m just about to transplant to the bucket. What are your suggestions on training the plants (pros and cons)?

Thanks in advance!
 
THCMonster

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You can do topping, clipping right above nodes to split the growth of nodes to multiple node sites (which in turn more bud sites)

Or you can Knuckle them, I think most people on here call it Fimming??? Idk we can it knuckling in MI.

You just slightly bend the new node growth and it will create a knuckle and force the plant to grow more like a bush!

Both of those techniques can be used in small spaces, you dont want them to grow too tall... You want them to grow bushy, you could also put up a trellis and weave the new growth through to create an open and even Canopy.
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thats what i do with mine, I have a much bigger space then you but the concept remains the same!

Hope this helps, if you need more in depth instructions just lmk, i didnt want to make this msg too long!
 
LBBandit

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Hi THC, Thank you for your insight. By the way.....amazing. I just sent you a message.
 
Matthewstever

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I am going to urge you to read a ton and give LST (low stress training) a shot.
Multiple main colas without slowing down your growth rate...no damage to the plants...I'm getting 8- 10 main colas per plant
These are couple of my girls...I got them as 6" clones. I only vegged them 2 weeks and then flipped to 12/12. They just hit week 4 of 12/12.
The potential is awesome...I'm still pretty much a novice grower, and my yields get bigger with each grow...
Good luck with what you pick...make sure it's fun for you and fits your growing style. 🙂
 
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LBBandit

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Hi Matthew, much appreciated! From what I can see are you combining LST with a trellis (Scrog)?
 
Matthewstever

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Thanks...yeah, I threw the screen up as an emergency measure...kimbo kush's gained 3' during the stretch and got out of hand..lol.i normally don't need a screen..
 
Matthewstever

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The way I understand it...LST creates all the multiple tops. The screen allows you to space them evenly so they all get good light and air movement. I'm using my screen more for height control than for spacing...
 
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