Training and technique

Training basics: topping, FIMing, LST and supercropping Training shapes the canopy through pruning or bending. Some treatments improved cannabinoid uniformity across different plant sites in a greenhouse study, but… SCROG or SOG: which canopy method? SCROG spreads one to a few plants across a net over a longer growing time. SOG packs in many small plants and… Defoliation and lollipopping: what to remove and what to leave Remove leaves or weak growth for a clear reason, while keeping healthy foliage that supports the plant. Some studied treatments improved cannabinoid… How to train autoflowers safely Autoflowers run on their own clock, so train gently and early. Bending and tucking leaves is safest. Only top a plant that's… Plants too tall for the tent, and what to do about a broken branch If a plant is too close to the light, gently reposition shoots, or dim or raise the fixture within its safety limits.… How to take and root cannabis clones One cannabis-cutting study found better rooting with the tested 0.2% IBA gel than with the tested willow-extract gel. Three leaves improved root…