Large Plants In Bloom

[jacklash69]

Any stories,experiences on 4ft or bigger vegged plants going into bloom, i.e. tying down etc Thanks

[Goliegold29]

I have a 5 footer white berry in bloom it has been veging for 8mos. The ceiling in my room is 10ft, it looks like she will have enough height. So if you have the height u will be ok :-)

[+JuztBudz]

If you don't have the room start gently bending her over...be gentle...I've seen plants bent at a 90 degree angle (done it meself) that have had great harvests. I bend and tie with thin wires, doesn't seem to bother the plants at all. LST (low stress training) can be started early in the flower cycle, but is usually started in late veg stage. A bit of bondage for that gal...Peace...j.b.

[Daddy Nothing]

You're definitely going to want to start slowly tying it down in late veg/early flower. I had a nearly four foot Martian Mean Green going into flower once, and what I did was tie the main stem to a weight (I think I used a hammer) and everyday for a few weeks I would move the hammer about a half an inch further away from the plant. When I was done the plant was at probably a 60 degree angle and I got multiple colas!

[+JuztBudz]

The LST (low stress training) method does add about 10-15 percent increase in yields. Not exactly sure why, but if you have the space and the time it is worth both...Peace...j.b.

[bobandtorey]

The LST (low stress training) method does add about 10-15 percent increase in yields. Not exactly sure why, but if you have the space and the time it is worth both...Peace...j.b.

 

 

Back inn th day be for LST we would use spit shoots sinkers to weigh down the branch i guess we were LST ing and didn't know it LOL

[tooldini]

Seriously 8 months LOL seriously

[brbud]

I have a 5 footer white berry in bloom it has been veging for 8mos. The ceiling in my room is 10ft, it looks like she will have enough height. So if you have the height u will be ok :-)

any pics?

[boroboro]

I've tilted and tied down tall plants, so that instead of 5 feet tall it would be 3 feet tall, with the main stem running almost horizontal.  That exposes lower branches to the light, and gives you something like a 2 foot X 4 foot canopy from one plant.

[drtarzanmd]

Morning " jacklash69 "

 

I told you Need to come see me ...

 

I veg All mine 3 foot tall ....

It gives me time to make baby's ,

and make sure their going good before

i send the mother into bloom ....

 

My ceilings are only 7 foot and i can't

grow that far becuase my lights are on the

ceiling ...

 

I try keeping each plant 6 inches away from

the light and it seems to work very well ...

 

Those 5 gallon Smart Pots allow my plants to

grow properly to the length i need ...

[DT61]

Dr. Tarzan, how do you keep those smart pots upright? Those are the soft sided ones correct?

[pic book]

DT61: I have seen pots (5 gallon buckets)with big plants in mostly perlite attached to patio blocks (about 12 inches square)with construction adhesive. Keptthem upright.

[DT61]

Thanks, their diameter makes it difficult to find something to just put them into.

[drtarzanmd]

Dr. Tarzan, how do you keep those smart pots upright? Those are the soft sided ones correct?

 

 

The Pro Mix does ...

The weight does ... It's a Material Bag ...

 

I 've grown 6 foot White Rhino's in those Smart Pots

 

With Very Nice Buds ....

 

 

 

 

Sometimes i have to put a Bamboo Stick

up the middle to help or a few to help branches stay up ...

 

See second photo

 

I use a Big Saucer under smart pot to catch water

 

But I Love these Pots ...

[bobandtorey]

Thanks Dr i use the smart pot also i got the two Gal but i think next time i will use the 3 or maybe 5 Gal the two Gal is to small i think

[mymethod1]

I have ten smart pots going now and found that the strain super lemon haze is staying a more stout plant then when I used regular 5 g pots, which is appealing to me due to the fact there sativas and the past 4 grows were a foot taller at the same time.

[drtarzanmd]

Thanks, their diameter makes it difficult to find something to just put them into.

 

 

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It is a new and unique advancement in container technology

that is better than any other method of container gardening.

 

It is-

 

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The patented Smart Pot is a soft-sided, fabric container

that has the rigidity to hold its shape and can even support large trees.

In fact, the Smart Pot was originally developed for and

has been used by commercial tree growers for over twenty years.

 

The Smart Pot is an aeration container.

It has a unique ability to air-prune and enhance a plant’s root structure.

A highly branched, fibrous root structure is the key to

growing a better plant – with more flowers and fruits,

and more resistance to insects and diseases.

 

In any container garden, the container you use makes a difference.

Find out what size container to use, and how to grow your own tomatoes.

Look over our web site. E-mail us questions.

Then try the Smart Pot for your Smart Garden.

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Their root structures will thank you.

Aeration is the key. Happy Container Gardening!

 

 

Copy and Paste From : http://www.smartpots.com/

[DT61]

I have (2) -5s and (1)- 7 - I have been wanting to use them. I was just concerned over the floppiness before any soil mix is in them.

Thanks Tarzan.

[drtarzanmd]

I have (2) -5s and (1)- 7 - I have been wanting to use them.

I was just concerned over the floppiness before any soil mix is in them.

Thanks Tarzan.

 

 

Your Welcome " DT61 "

 

I know what you mean ...

 

But once you use them ,

You will see How Great they Work

 

Please let me know what you really think of them ?

[DT61]

You got it, I will transplant 1 today - no hunting for you? or I am guessing where you live if you hunt, you just open the back door?

[drtarzanmd]

You got it, I will transplant 1 today - no hunting for you? or I am guessing where you live if you hunt, you just open the back door?

 

Nah ....

 

I've kinda lost that passion when my Granfather past-away ...

and when i quit drinking in 1984 ...

 

I'd rather not go out in the woods w/ all those CraZy Hunters ...

 

If i had a Choice of Vension or Beef , I'd rather have Beef ...

Less expensive , less trouble and hassle ....

 

Plus w/ Deer having Chronic Wasting Disease ...

[DT61]

Yeah, I hear ya', last critter I shot was 35 years ago, felt bad after that one - the military was all targets and trees - I go hunting at Meijers these days.

[peacefulfield]

What size Smartpots are you using in the photos? 5Gal? Can you find them locally? I like to spend my money Local if at all possible..

[peacefulfield]

Seriously 8 months LOL seriously

 

Yeah to me that is a little tOO Long... Unless that was a Mother for clones or something.. I could have almost 3 harvests in that amount of time... I have seen 12 inch veg plants shoot to 4 feet flower minus the pot!!!

[Big J]

The best time up by drtarzan I shining for deer and elk use to go with my aunt and uncle.Up in his neck of the woods