Too Many Plants in SCROG?

[philbu]

Hi All,

OK, probably screwed up some since this is my first time. Doing a scrog, 18 plants in a 6x4 ft area. I initially read some of the older school stuff suggesting 1 plant per sq ft. It wasn’t until all the clones had been gathered and the process started that I discovered the same task could be accomplished with way fewer plants.

So, now I wonder if I have too many plants and what, if anything, should be done about it. I read in so many places that the rule is one bud site per square. The way things are now, that may not be possible.

It’s day 3 of flower and the screen is getting crowded. I understand there can be serious stretch for the next couple weeks. I have been steadily trimming away the undergrowth for the last 2 weeks, it’s getting pretty clean below the canopy. I know overcrowding can lead to mold, but I can manage room humidity and have 4 fans, if necessary.

I’d appreciate any suggestions regarding the best way to handle this. Pics below...


Thanks! phil


18 plants in 3 gal pots
4x6 area
(2 ) 1000w lights
Green Crack, Sativa Dominant Hybrid, 45 day flowering cycle
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[Greensome]

I would flip. If you go longer you'll have to consider container size and the, "problem" won't get, "better"

Why not flip now if you have more than what you think you want?

 

[admiralcornport]

it will be fine.

45 day flower time? ya ok 8 weeks + just like all the rest, especially a sat

 

[philbu]

I would flip. If you go longer you'll have to consider container size and the, "problem" won't get, "better"

Why not flip now if you have more than what you think you want?

Already flipped, now day 4. : )

 

[mack 10]

go for it!

 

[philbu]

it will be fine.

45 day flower time? ya ok 8 weeks + just like all the rest, especially a sat

Right, we'll see. But that's Green Crack's rep and I know others who've grown it and say it's very quick.

I guess if it starts getting out of control, I'll just have to cut some away.

 

[atk7]

Go with it and trim as needed. keep the best and trim out the rest ... Going to come out great

 

[philbu]

Go with it and trim as needed. keep the best and trim out the rest ... Going to come out great

thanks : )

 

[Mr Roboto]

looks good brotha!! Just trim back the leaves a lil especially over any blocking light from bud sites. Most strains wont be affected too much with too much trimming also keep some good airflow flowing through your entire canopy to prevent pm along with a treatment or two of neem before your buds start packing on weight.

 

[GonjaLove]

They look great! As someone said above just trim the weakest shit and let the big shoots fly!