When to mainline?

When does everyone mainline in coco or found the best time to benefits and cons what do u guys think
I’ve heard very early like 3 nodes then I heard 4 then I heard 6 just want to know what others have found best

I waited till 6 first time (and currently) as I wanted to be sure the roots were able to support such a drastic change of events.

Here's my full grow report.

www.growweedeasy.com/mainlining-nugbuckets

Took these y'day thought they might be of some use.

I usually wait until 5 but then cut at 3.

I suggest waiting until the plant is strong enough to handle the cut!

While I have followed the 5 or 6 node, then cut to 3 idea a few times with success, I am now a subscriber of waiting until the plant is strong, well rooted and ready. This prevents wasted time of a weaker plant recovering.

Also, I used to train multiple colas by topping, now its just LST, saves time, and most importantly money.

Good luck growing!

So apparently I fucked up One of my branches I was tied down snapped try to put it back on but of course it was too small so does that mean I’m only gonna have Colas is growing on one side of the plant

You can retrain the other side dont worry. Just takes a little longer in veg. Just top the other side a few more times and lst it to position.

I've been experimenting with this and snapped fuck loads! I do have fat fingers and the touch of a neoanderthaul.

Kindbuds303 said:

So apparently I fucked up One of my branches I was tied down snapped try to put it back on but of course it was too small so does that mean I’m only gonna have Colas is growing on one side of the plant

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You mean like this? You rookie

Wattzzup said:

You mean like this? You rookie
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Haha professional! I did the next set a few times lol!

Looks like this no saving that right side I don’t think

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Looks like this no saving that right side I don’t think View attachment 4610211

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It's ok just start your main lining process again. Be like the first time you topped minus the defoliating part. You've prob set yourself back about 10-14 days is all.

So we basically did all that for nothing. Good news both of the ones I mainlined flowered early. So you may have a quick plant on your hands.

So u think it’s going to grow back out on the right side ?

Kindbuds303 said:

So u think it’s going to grow back out on the right side ?

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No, you’re back to one main stem.

This isn’t auto it’s photo period I was following an auto mainline like a dumb duck

Kindbuds303 said:

This isn’t auto it’s photo period I was following an auto mainline like a dumb duck

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Oooohhhh I swore it said auto. Anyway no big deal like he said start over. You’re just off to one side so it’s easier to water now!!

Ahhahahahahaha

Never know this mf could be the one arm hulk plant