@UB - If those popcorn nugs are not from lack of light, what are they from? When I use your 2nd node top method, then follow with 1 more top of each (8 total colas) I seem to have much less popcorn, more so than just a 2nd node top by itself. I attributed that to a more even canopy. Isn't apical dominance the act of the main shoot growing taller to get closer to the light, kind of a competition thing?
It is my understanding that the hormone auxin is responsible for apical behavior-- or, in other words, the molecular tool for such behavior/ structure.
I think so, just look at the size difference of the alpha bud compared to the rest, if a MJ plant was not topped.
Let me know if I can explain something a little better, and my apologies for blinding you.
I think;
Then you need to check out the "Backster Effect"well to be truthfull you've improved my sight !
it seems cannabis has a few different situal awareness traits, mindblowing.
I'll repeat what I wrote here and at Riddle:
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....and here - https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/521700-fan-leafs-blockers-light-energy-18.html
that why you give them a sample to try if your a decent cook and know what your doing it'll gain its own fanbase, shit i make rice krispy treats and have become popular locally for them, lol too fucken popular!
Thanks for the response guys. I was aware of the auxins and all from UB's topping thread. I was under the impression though that the auxins disperse primarily by apical behavior but also that light intensity played a more or less secondary role. Much more reading on my end is needed for sure. Thanks again.
Hey UB, I have been loyal reader/follower of your treads for few years now. Nothing but respect with the effort you put into his hobby of ours. I have been doing the 4 main cola tech with awesome results....even with alternating nodes, just some lst leveling out works. I get the apical dominance behavior...but if light exposure to the lower buds does not impact the size density, then why does side lighting work to bulk up the lowers?
so you're saying that if I stuck a cfl inside my plant to illuminate popcorn buds, they would still be popcorn buds no matter what? because those "popcorn" buds on my plants are getting fatter as I am typing this... So for you to say those popcorn buds will remain tiny like that regardless of how much light or light penetration is WRONG. WRONG WRONG WRONG. why? because I don't get popcorn buds. master grower? you sir need to rethink your profession. You're handing out advice that is certainly wrong. The other week I saw you telling someone that they can't top a plant effectively when it has alternating nodes. really? that is also WRONG. go ahead reread your posts. This site is pathetic. So many MASTER GROWERS handing out the most moronic advice.
As I've posted a dozen times, with photos, I do a second harvest after taking out the colas and what's left gets all the goodies at that point and yes light does play a part (the plant still needs to process photons using existing leaves) but as I explained elsewhere, quite thoroughly I thought, the new apical dominant points also get all the goodies from the root system and apical dominance hormonal responses.
I never said that shit-fer-brains. You can top a frickin' carrot or your own head for all I care, but you can't top a plant with alternating nodes and expect 4 main colas. Read the frickin' 4 main cola thread. You lazy noobies not only can't read, you can't comprehend and then try and spin it with a crock of half-truths.
Here, ya stupid little jerk, READ - https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/151706-uncle-bens-topping-technique-get-228.html
Yes I understand what you are saying. I know that I look like complete ass right now but I have a few very valid points where I CLEARLY pointed out something he said wrong and he simply won't admit it. You can re read his posts yourself if you don't believe me. Instead he came back with insults and supposedly "spanked" me over the internet. That was more asinine that anything I could have EVER done. I just had the balls to call him out which no one else did.... so? if you don't like me calling out people's bullshit then sue me.