Is it okay for buds to touch?

Kota2300 said:

Those are some beautiful colas lol. It seems like, in the picture at least idk about the whole tent, but it looks like you have some decent room between the colas, mine is super bushy with many of the main branches within 2-3 inches of each other, that's why I'm worrying. I'm hoping as they grow out a little more it'll space them out but idk.

I do have an inline fan in there and I get pretty good air exchange, I also have 2 fans hanging in there and I'm hoping to get a small oscillating fan to put below the canopy pointing up within the next couple weeks. Hopefully all will be well

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If you do trim, I wouldn't take more than absolutely necessary. Good air flow top and bottom, and a dehumidifier if you need it. Good luck with your grow. Keep at it, we are all still learning.

Should be fine just have good airflow and keep an eye on your humidity and check for botritis on bud sites that are touching on a regular basis

Kota2300 said:

I've tried searching everything and all I can find are people talking about while they're drying, or physically touching them with your hands while they're flowering.

My question is if it's okay for buds to be touching each other/the wall slightly? I have a straight bush in my tent along with 2 others and I feel that once it starts really budding, there's gonna be buds touching each other and the wall

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It's perfectly fine for buds to touch. It's not at all gay.

@Roger A. Shrubber 's advise above is spot on- do selective trimming of crowded small stems/leaves on the lower portion of the plant, and pinch off flowers that are starting to grow directly out of stems down there. This, and taking a few of the more crammed leaves from mid/top (like big shade leaves that are growing inward towards other clusters, over and up against adject bud tips, etc) will help light penetration and airflow, and will also promote more growth energy to be directed to the main top nugs. The lower buds (pop corn/larf) won't produce much at all, and draw energy the plant could be using more effectively. Your ladies will thank you. Week 3 is not too late, but be selective at this point. Late veg/1st week of flower is better for training/thinning... Agreed, completely ignore KingGrow. No offense king- you've just been a total ass trying to give false/horrible advice (intentionally??) lately.

Also, since we're talking about a crowded room full of beautiful ladies, a little gay touch isn't a bad thing...

ColoradoHighGrower said:

Also, since we're talking about a crowded room full of beautiful ladies, a little gay touch isn't a bad thing...

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AMEN!!!!!!!