Does BENDING fan LEAVES promote growth during seedling stage, HELP ?! YAY OR NAY ?

Does BENDING fan LEAVES promote growth during seedling stage, HELP ?! YAY OR NAY ?


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MaloMAL

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Yesterday (12/29/16) I began to bend the small fan leaves including tiny suckers. I've done so again today for every plant. I bend both fan leaves equallyand hold for about 5 seconds. I do this until the plant looks flat on top. It is a technique I use for my tomatoe plants. Any suggestions ???? Germination started 12/10/16. DWC 3 gallon. 2x 150 watt HPS.
 

Rudi I&I Automan

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err NO, you would probably damage your plants doing wot you have described..
Fan leaves should be flat to upward facing towards the light, larger surface area for light absorbtion and the small little suckers need to face the light too, for the same reason.
Bending is done via overhead mesh SCROG (SCREEN OF GREEN)style or by tying down SOFT branches or main top growth to the sides of your grow supports & framework around your grow or anything that doesnt move.
 

MaloMAL

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err NO, you would probably damage your plants doing wot you have described..
Fan leaves should be flat to upward facing towards the light, larger surface area for light absorbtion and the small little suckers need to face the light too, for the same reason.
Bending is done via overhead mesh SCROG (SCREEN OF GREEN)style or by tying down SOFT branches or main top growth to the sides of your grow supports & framework around your grow or anything that doesnt move.
Hmm, interesting. I will send you a photo of what they look like after I have bent them as I am referring too. As from what i can see the fan leaves although bent, are facing the light. All that is different is that the fan leaves look as though they're facing upward flat revealing the small suckers much more. Again I will send a photo in response to see what you think. Images works a thousand ideas lol o_O
 

DirtyD313

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Hmm, interesting. I will send you a photo of what they look like after I have bent them as I am referring too. As from what i can see the fan leaves although bent, are facing the light. All that is different is that the fan leaves look as though they're facing upward flat revealing the small suckers much more. Again I will send a photo in response to see what you think. Images works a thousand ideas lol o_O
If your fan leaves are flat and you arent snapping them or stressing them too hard you should be fine. Just be careful and dont snap it off. And if you do, learn from your mistakes. Good luck
 

MaloMAL

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If your fan leaves are flat and you arent snapping them or stressing them too hard you should be fine. Just be careful and dont snap it off. And if you do, learn from your mistakes. Good luck
Awesome, I have used a method where I create a small bend push the bend up slightly with minimal force creating an oval so the stem holding the leaf doesn't snap. I then lightly push the leaf downward to creat a slight pressure. I hold that for about 5 seconds then let go. By doing this I also get an idea of how strong the stems holding the leaf are. I also strengthen it. My question is though, will it help promote leaf growth ?
 

DirtyD313

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My question is though, will it help promote leaf growth ?
This is a two part answer. Yes and no. No it will not promote leaf growth DIRECTLY because youre doing this. BUT if you in theory bend all of the leaves at the perfect angle to catch the most light then well, more light, more growth. In Theory.
 

MaloMAL

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Mine germinated the exact same day I'm curious what yours look like now
I started Germination that day. For 2 plants 2 the next day and 2 more the 3rd day. In that time span, the seeds from day 1 sprouted on day 3. Day 2 seeds sprouted on day 4 and day 3 seeds germinated in one day using the deep water Germination technique. Maybe we are in unison in length or maybe yours or larger. Give me 20 minutes as I will replying photos in each post...
 

MaloMAL

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This is a two part answer. Yes and no. No it will not promote leaf growth DIRECTLY because youre doing this. BUT if you in theory bend all of the leaves at the perfect angle to catch the most light then well, more light, more growth. In Theory.
Do you Ming giving me a larger insight when you refer to directly
 

DirtyD313

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I mean directly as in the actual act of bending and stressing a plant to sit in that position. That actual portion of it if anything is what stresses the plant. But that being said the leaves sitting flat like that is what is benificial. You could in theory tie everything flat and get the same leaf growth. But bending is far simpler than a million wires coming off of the leaves and if done properly has minimul stress on the plant. Hope that helps clear up what i mean.
 

MaloMAL

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I mean directly as in the actual act of bending and stressing a plant to sit in that position. That actual portion of it if anything is what stresses the plant. But that being said the leaves sitting flat like that is what is benificial. You could in theory tie everything flat and get the same leaf growth. But bending is far simpler than a million wires coming off of the leaves and if done properly has minimul stress on the plant. Hope that helps clear up what i mean.
Awesome, I understand. Your saying by bending and holding the plant down will not help growth however stress the plant during this stage of life. Great I agree it is a much simple approach and essentially safer considering the plant isn't very mature within its stage of life. I will be posting photos after initiating the bend and will be displaying how it appears. Hopefully that'll give everyone a better idea...
 

MaloMAL

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err NO, you would probably damage your plants doing wot you have described..
Fan leaves should be flat to upward facing towards the light, larger surface area for light absorbtion and the small little suckers need to face the light too, for the same reason.
Bending is done via overhead mesh SCROG (SCREEN OF GREEN)style or by tying down SOFT branches or main top growth to the sides of your grow supports & framework around your grow or anything that doesnt move.
 

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