greenmonster15
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Hydro in totes, 1000w HPS.
Long story short. I have 6 plants that were vegged out for months. I didn't intend to veg that long but this is grow #1 and I had some challenges before I got everything dialed in.
They are bushy monsters. About a month ago (at the advice of a fellow RIU member) I bent them over sideways and laid them down almost horizontal. The goal was to get the side branches to all grow up like a long bush.
Problem: They are packed in tight and definitely going to be candidates for mold issues and popcorn buds if I don't thin them out?
Questions:
1. Should I top these to stop them from growing taller? I know that originally was going to be my main cola but now that they are horizontal and growing like crazy (with the flowering stretch still on the way).
2. Can anyone suggest a solid idea for getting these ready to switch to flower? Maybe trim all branches that are on the bottom side? Or any branch not reaching for the light? Something that a beginner can understand and not screw up too bad.
I attached some pictures but its hard to really see what is going on, other than they are really bushy and overgrown! I drew a little diagram to help out too.
Long story short. I have 6 plants that were vegged out for months. I didn't intend to veg that long but this is grow #1 and I had some challenges before I got everything dialed in.
They are bushy monsters. About a month ago (at the advice of a fellow RIU member) I bent them over sideways and laid them down almost horizontal. The goal was to get the side branches to all grow up like a long bush.
Problem: They are packed in tight and definitely going to be candidates for mold issues and popcorn buds if I don't thin them out?
Questions:
1. Should I top these to stop them from growing taller? I know that originally was going to be my main cola but now that they are horizontal and growing like crazy (with the flowering stretch still on the way).
2. Can anyone suggest a solid idea for getting these ready to switch to flower? Maybe trim all branches that are on the bottom side? Or any branch not reaching for the light? Something that a beginner can understand and not screw up too bad.
I attached some pictures but its hard to really see what is going on, other than they are really bushy and overgrown! I drew a little diagram to help out too.