now that is a very interesting looking plant, my friend
looks delicious.....lol
what is it...?
what properties does it have ?
flavor or smoke report ?
so curious....
thanks,
-axle
one of my hybrids (cherry bomb X red leb)....coming into maturity
so quick question out to the more experienced growers
I have 3 of these plants, all approx same size and maturity
im contemplating as another experiment...on just 1 of my 3 plants
to lop off the top cola, seal stem, and let her finish off the season.
why ??.....to see if this operation will result in bulkier lower branches
i realize its late in the season, but there may be another 3 weeks or more to grow yet
depending on how late frost will be this year
plant is over 7' tall and branchy
so what are your thoughts on that guys ??
what do you think ? (me, ive only been growing outside 2nd yr now)
and this is just a hunch i have....is there any merit to it ??
thanks....see plant below
at 42 North -ish
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thank you fellas, for your comments
-axle b. robotish
When I have lots in the ground, I harvest in three phases. On the 1st pass I collect colas and do a good fan leaf defoliation. Just the big stuff gets picked. It's about weight and the best nugs at this point (and speed). I'll return for the smaller side branches oover the next 2 weeks. Lastly, if the weather hasn't frozen over, I do one last run for the small stuff. That said, I've been out well after a couple freezing night to clean up the popcorn. I find most buds do well in the cold.one of my hybrids (cherry bomb X red leb)....coming into maturity
so quick question out to the more experienced growers
I have 3 of these plants, all approx same size and maturity
im contemplating as another experiment...on just 1 of my 3 plants
to lop off the top cola, seal stem, and let her finish off the season.
why ??.....to see if this operation will result in bulkier lower branches
i realize its late in the season, but there may be another 3 weeks or more to grow yet
depending on how late frost will be this year
plant is over 7' tall and branchy
so what are your thoughts on that guys ??
what do you think ? (me, ive only been growing outside 2nd yr now)
and this is just a hunch i have....is there any merit to it ??
thanks....see plant below
at 42 North -ish
View Image
thank you fellas, for your comments
-axle b. robotish
When I have lots in the ground, I harvest in three phases. On the 1st pass I collect colas and do a good fan leaf defoliation. Just the big stuff gets picked. It's about weight and the best nugs at this point (and speed). I'll return for the smaller side branches oover the next 2 weeks. Lastly, if the weather hasn't frozen over, I do one last run for the small stuff. That said, I've been out well after a couple freezing night to clean up the popcorn. I find most buds do well in the cold.
It's always a sad day when I'm done harvesting.
Taking the tops will divert energy to the remaining colas/buds.thanks tyco, for the response
so am i correct to think that side branching nugs may bulk up
with the top cola missing ??.....i mean given only 3 weeks to go
maybe 4 at best.....these plants have anthocyanins as well both sides of their genetics by mom and dad
and should start to turn a red/purple in tones here or there
only mother nature knows what she has in store at full maturity
so i do wish to leave well enough alone until after frost
to see what colorful palette of colors my new hybrid has to offer
at full maturity after frost
but doesnt mean i cant start pinching some here or there now
like im also concerned about the plants starting to get top heavy
bend over and snap....i dunno, never grew a plant this big yet
my theory is that with the top cola removed, nutrients will be diverted to all side branches,
which may help bulk up all the developing nugs...over the next 3-4 weeks
i might be tempted to take off 2 cola tops off 2 plants, but totally leave the 3rd alone, until after frost....
then all 3 plants (side branches could be compared to each other)
and visually see any differences it will or will not make
with the main cola removed from top of plant(s)
to me its just another trial and error experiment
based on advise of others more experienced
-axle
Taking the tops will divert energy to the remaining colas/buds.
Pinching in veg creates more branching. But pinching in flower boosts flowers already formed.
Many people do exactly what you want to do.
Lots of experiments this year, and I never have high hopes for that. lol. Still, the odd one goes ballistic.thank you so much my friend, appreciate it ...
thats my plan then, top 2, leave 3rd alone
do side branch comparisons after harvest (frost)
how is your grows going tycho ??
-ax