whats the key to monsters

[pothead6]

im planning my grow for next season in northern ny and im wondering if you guys could get me some advice on how to get monster plants.

ik strain has alot to do with it. can anyone give me some insight to strains that will do just that and be potent that do well in northern climates

 

[doneit]

Any original chem will work well in northern climate... monsters are from real early veg, proper root space, and lots of light to start.

im sure there are 100's of threads you can get the info in detail that you desire.

 

[odkin]

Take the time this winter to read the 'big plants' thread in Tom Hill. It might be intimidating, but it is worth taking the time to read this thread- more than once. You don't just flip a button, or obtain the right seed to end up with monsters. One needs to understand plant and soil biology in order to be able to achieve this. Then gradually, over a series of seasons, you ratchet up your craft. I had the best season ever this year, but only because I have gone through this thread twice, and applied much of what I have read. For what it's worth, I'll be reading it once again this winter, as I still have a good way to go to be able to claim I have grown a 'monster'.

 

[yortbogey]

it also helps to start w/ 3, 4, 5ft... confirmed females.... come spring
piss on the little shit, start beans now.... have U'r girls selected and in 24hr veg all winter long....
then come spring transition out side during the day....
then once summer hits.... drop those bigger plants in the ground.... kept well amended...
and watch the trees.... grow

 

[mapinguari]

200+ gallons of well amended soil helps a lot.

So does growing a strain like Blue Dream, but many hybrids will get very large.

Starting from seed helps too.

Don't bother trying to start with a large plant early. Planting healthy plants a bit later (late May, early June) in continual good weather is key to a plant that will thrive all season long.

 

[Sinkyone]

Large pots or beds to grow in - size of the root mass is directly proportional to the size of the plant.

Good genetics, and seeds usually tend to get bigger than clones if all things are equal.

Properly amended soil, with good drainage and aeration.

Size of the plant when it goes out is largely irrelevant so long as the plant is healthy. AS the above poster pointed out, the timing, waether, and health of the plant is a lot more important. Starting too early will just make for extra work and hassle and not get your bigger plants at the end of the season.

 

[Cep]

Take the time this winter to read the 'big plants' thread in Tom Hill.

^^^This

200+ gallons of well amended soil helps a lot.

Don't bother trying to start with a large plant early. Planting healthy plants a bit later (late May, early June) in continual good weather is key to a plant that will thrive all season long.

I second this. At least 200 gallons. Some growers provide up to 1000, but if you are far north I wouldn't bother with that much.

Planting larger starts can be a mistake. When plants are put out in the spring you should "harden off" in a cold frame for a week or two before planting. Indoor vegged plants will have a certain appearance that changes when you transfer into a cold frame. They will become more pliable and likely start to grow faster unless you have a stellar veg room.

Suplemental lighting is an other option if you really get your mind set about planting early. These topics are discussed in detail in the large plant thread.

 

[EducatedHippy]

Large pots or beds to grow in - size of the root mass is directly proportional to the size of the plant.

Good genetics, and seeds usually tend to get bigger than clones if all things are equal.

Properly amended soil, with good drainage and aeration.

Size of the plant when it goes out is largely irrelevant so long as the plant is healthy. AS the above poster pointed out, the timing, waether, and health of the plant is a lot more important. Starting too early will just make for extra work and hassle and not get your bigger plants at the end of the season.

agree