144 Comments
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By Steve ,26 Aug 2013Excellent article, just what I needed to know. Thanks.
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By Tim ,24 Jun 2017Can I pinch out my tips and flip um to 12 x12 straight away
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By Mo white ,13 Aug 2017Well it's my first time got 3 plants a bit confused about useing tap water and plant food?
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By MG ,16 Jan 2019Since you can"t know Exactly what is in your tap water as far has iron ,salts chlorine and more I use strictly rain water and in winter melt snow.
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By L K ,02 Sep 2018Shame on you for being so hateful and using vulgar, vile language. You need to check yourself, stay off this site, Now. What a black Spirit you are..
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By [email protected] ,27 Mar 2014great info!!!! I might be crazy but i never top my plants.
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By Marilyn Olsen ,03 Jun 2015The information you offer is the most concise that I have found! But, again, it's called "weed" for a reason. I am growing plants that come from 40-year-old seeds and they are in the flowering stage. I followed your 'lighting" […]Read More
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By Jennifer ILGM ,03 Jun 2015Marilyn, thanks for sharing. Good luck and keep us posted!
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By Rick Macoy ,15 Sep 201740 yrold seeds are not gonns have the punch the nee stuff has, less its collumbian gold or thai. Use good seeds. Very important. Im jußt another ol head, learnin the game. But you gotta have good seeds.
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By Debbie ,15 Jun 2015Your tips are awesome and I couldn't do what Im doing with out you! thanks! Debbie
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By Kelsey ,18 Jul 2015I've been wanting to grow for a while and this has just what I need to hopefully get beautiful healthy buds... thank you!
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By Fred bod ungen ,22 Dec 2019Really need help plant budding out but would like to le it get fatter higher y ields and ju st keeping it repoducing. Please advise. Help
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By MJCTHC1 ,02 Aug 2015I always thought you could combine topping and super-cropping, why do you recommend against it?, thanks in advance.
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By Dick ,05 Aug 2015I would just like to add that smoking leaves is not a good idea. You'll get a pretty gnarly headache and except for the sugar leaves, which are covered in trichs and is where most cannabinoids and such are located, […]Read More
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By The Marijuana Grow Bible | Cannabis Now Magazine ,07 Aug 2015[…] that can improve the outcome of their plant. Bergman covers everything from the dangers of over-watering plants to the importance of having nutrient-rich soil. There is also information about pests and other […]
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By Increase Your Marijuana Yield – 5 Tips ,25 Aug 2015[…] since it will have a direct effect on the coverage and distribution of the light. Training and pruning allow your plants to become bigger and wider, and it is free and relatively simple to achieve. You […]
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By Growing Medical Marijuana Outdoors ,21 Sep 2015[…] Pruning is sometimes a necessity to keep the marijuana plants at a manageable size. When the main stem is cut, the lower branches increase in size, and the plant grows several other strong branches. When these are pruned, the […]Read More
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By jessica ,10 Oct 2015Hi so I pinched the top of my plant in its early stage causing it to fork into two shoots. When it went into 12/12 my porch light was left on and caused the back half of my plant to […]Read More
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By Jman ,17 Jan 2017As long as the light leak is fixed you can continue your grow. Both plants were probably affected if they were beside each other. But if light leak is taken care of you should be ok Plants will slow or […]Read More
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By Mark ,15 Mar 2020Hi to all in the grow world, I grow outdoors(for many years)my neighbors pourch light (when left on) shines onto my grow site, but I have'nt noticed any bad effects,although I did have a hermophrodite from all feminized seeds last […]Read More
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By latewoodl ,15 Oct 2015Jessica, That would definitely shock the plant. It also sounds like you would be harvesting part of the plant prematurely. Not a good idea really. Hope this helps. Perhaps you would enjoy our Support Forum. Join up and experience a […]Read More
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By How to Grow Huge Marijuana Buds | WeedMeme ,25 Oct 2015[…] them to receive light in the most effective and even way possible. Training can include forms of pruning, but you don’t always need to use a blade to properly train your […]
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By Denise ,28 Oct 2015Hi Robert, I just want to say thank you for taking the time to share with all of us your wisdom! My daughter and I have just begun to grow and she is quite a bit more knowledgeable than I […]Read More
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By Jennifer ILGM ,02 Nov 2015Hi Denise, Thanks for sharing. Welcome to the ILGM grow community and be sure to join our grow support forum. You can learn a lot there from expert en fellow growers
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By cher ,08 Jan 2016Excellent knowledge for a novice grower so THANKFUL that you took the time to write and share thanks again
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By Perry ,11 Mar 2020Absolutley loved all the info!!!!!! Couldn't do it without you Mr. Bergman. Thank you so much sir!!
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By Mark. ,15 Mar 2020Hi to all,just a stoned thought , maybe robert you could bring a strain out called ;"SIR BERGMAN"!??...haha. what ya think robert???...
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By Jay Campbell ,14 Jan 2016I'm a new grower and have 2 growing atm. 1 plant I thought I'd made a mistake and I actually realized I topped the plant! This one I'm growing in a great soil mixture. The other I have only tipped […]Read More
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By Jim Osborne ,06 Jan 2018How did the one with the Coco fiber and perlite turn out? I have heard that the Coco fiber and perlite are just for aeration of the soil, and retain no water, or nutrients. I mix high quality potting soil […]Read More
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By 9 Common Mistakes Made By New Marijuana Growers ,17 Feb 2016[…] overzealous beginners get a little bit creative with pruning. When it comes to pruning, remember that less is more. Pruning can increase growth, but if you do […]
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By Brian ,19 Feb 2016Noticed theres nothing saying to not prune or top while flowering. Im 2 weeks into flower gonna prune and top tonight! Wish me luck! Peace
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By Jimpepper ,30 Jan 2017When plants are flowering they are putting energy into that,not growing,so there is no more point to top it. It will not grow bushier.
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By Bcbuddy ,19 Feb 2016Reading your article on monster cropping by cloning flowering plants, my grow buddies and I have been doing that for many years, rooting results can be an issue, we also have been re-growing harvested plants. We leave a bit of […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,19 Feb 2016Bcbuddy, It is not uncommon at all to re-vegitate plants. I have done it with great success. The only difference between your method and mine is: I leave them in the flower room and reveg under 12/12. I get good […]Read More
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By Gene ,19 Feb 2016Remember were the student's to the most unique plant ever and its Rare to find a post on re veging ..I have to say it's the most unique gift for indoor growers we can't ignore. .Its great for cloning and […]Read More
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By Brian finney ,20 Feb 2016OK so all that did was confuse me because I'm allways pruning for a higher yield. I don't cut off the original huge fan leaves the leaves I prune r the leaves on the bud stems so this way u […]Read More
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By Percy thrower ,11 Apr 2017Never cut leafs of they are the soler panels for your plant it might seem like some leafs are in the way of tips.in early flowering but just leave them alone they will sort there self's out the disinformation and […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,22 Feb 2016Brian, Sorry to say; I don't have an answer for you. Removing dead leaves is prudent; It is not a good idea to remove healthy leaves. No confusion. Fact
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By Robert ,22 Feb 2016Beginners at growing, we have started by cloning and they are growing very well. Keep this information coming the articles are educational and very helpful. We just tipped the new plants and already have new shoots emerging, approx., 4 or […]Read More
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By Jennifer ILGM ,23 Feb 2016Hi Robert, that's great, keep us posted we love the hear from fellow growers.
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By Kris ,24 Feb 2016Nugz = nuggets = bud, nothing but an acronym. Kris
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By Betty ,31 Jul 2016Hi! Thank you so much for your great information, very helpful. I'm in my second year growing, going for the CBD side of things. Growing these beautiful plants with your advice is fun.
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By Deb ,16 Mar 2018I acquired some baby high cbd low thc plants, new to growing and am not sure what to do for pruning them, when will they form buds and when do you harvest to make tincture, so far so good, they […]Read More
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By Abbott ,11 Aug 2016I could use a calendar to track my plants' progress and needs. When should I be doing what and what should I expect week to week and month to month? All your seeds did very well, but for operator error. […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,11 Aug 2016Abbott, Best way to keep up with your plant would be to join our support forum and start a grow journal. This way you will always have reference to your grows. Hopew to see you there! :) lw
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By Steve ,09 Oct 2016Great read, but one thing I would like to know is how often can I pinch the tops of the branches .
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By latewood.ILGM ,11 Oct 2016Steve, I suggest you join our support forum. We have many knowledgeable growers that practice this technique and can help you better there. One thing to note; You do not want to over stress your plants, so exercise patience and […]Read More
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By Jimmy A Durham ,10 Nov 2016Hi Latewood,,,This is for information purposes,,not meant to be contrary.. First Let Me Say.. I live in Colombia,,Very close to the equator,,at a altitude of 4000 feet..My daylight hours are constant at 12/12..My average temperatures are 65 F to highs […]Read More
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By Coffy ,28 Oct 2016I thank you for such welcoming information. I'm not new to growing weed. I don't have the luxury of special strains. Mostly feminized seeds.I get a lot from your articles.
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By Tamas ,28 Oct 2016I find that the leaves make a good mix instead of throwing them out.
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By Pat ,17 Mar 2020I've got 25 seasons growing outdoors. This is The first. Year growing Seeds from ilgm. They have all germinated so far. I'm excited to grow w/good genetics. I'm growing on huegel kulture mounds. Can't wait to see how they come […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,28 Oct 2016Coffy, We appreciate your kind words. Robert set up a pretty cool place. If you like the articles here, you should join our support forum. We have a friendly community with helpful knowledgeable growers always sharing information. :D
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By Jag907 ,03 Nov 2016Robert said something very true about beginners and pretty much just being there for your babies will make all the difference in how they turn out I appreciate all the knowledge thank you
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By Jag907 ,03 Nov 2016My very first grow I didn't get much but the quality was outstanding
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By Jag907 ,03 Nov 2016Probably because I took very good care of them
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By 5evcenko ,29 Nov 2016it is not good idea to smoke leaves, but article is helpuful
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By Weedlover46 ,27 Jan 2017I take my cuttings to my friends house and he makes hash with them I don't know how he does it but it will knock u out
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By LK ,04 Sep 2018Please tell me what the Bubble Bag method is...
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By Gregg Marganella ,18 Jun 2017RE: "Sometimes even a fully mature marijuana plant’s buds won’t have enough THC to achieve a high." THAT is a load of Horsesh*t! I am well over 50 and have never heard or read that in my life. Pot is […]Read More
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By Tony ,14 Dec 2017Have you ever heard of CBD? Some plants have lots of CBD and very little THC. Take a look at Hemp. No THC. Try getting high on that crap.
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By todd ,04 Jul 2017i was given a female well past the flowering stage and planted her outside, it is my first plant ever. I have been told to prune her but she is growing nicely and seems to be doing great on her […]Read More
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By Randy ,07 Jul 2017I am having a weird Harvest. I grew two plants. White Widow which is 60/40 Sativa dom. and Big Bud which is 85/15 Indica dom. But, the WW grew as an Indica and was done at 56 days and the […]Read More
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By Randy ,07 Jul 2017Ya know Roy, that thought crossed my mind but the WW looked at the end similar to picture of WW I have seen and the BB is exactly like the pictures I have seen. The BB had thin leaves and […]Read More
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By latewood.ILGM ,11 Jul 2017todd, No need to feel stupid. Growing your won medication takes planning, and a solid foundation for success. Do not be discouraged. Join our forum at ilvegrowingmarijuana.con. We would love to help you grow successfully from start to finish.
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By latewood_ILGM ,11 Jul 2017Sorry for the typo. ilovegrowingmarijuana.com
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By Colin ,22 Aug 2017Can I crop the same plant several time the buds on top are mature the ones below need more time they are 12' tall
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By latewood_ILGM ,20 Sep 2017Colin, As long as the stem is supple, and you have several weeks left to grow; I would say yes to your question.
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By Joe ,25 Aug 2017I am presently growing Purple Kush outdoors and am in the process of building a hydroponics set-up in a 4 X 8 grow tent with a 6oo W Metal Halide/HPS set of bulbs. I was hoping to use the scrogging […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,20 Sep 2017Joe, Make your own choices. If you want to SCROG a Purple Kush, then do it. Only way to learn
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By Lynn Nichols ,16 Sep 2017One of 5 of my Trainwrecks buds have turned red in the center and the hairs are gone. Is this normal? She's a beauty 7' tall.
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By latewood_ILGM ,20 Sep 2017Lynn, You better join our forum and let us see some images of what you are talking about. ilovegrowingmarijuana. com We are not set up here in the blog for that type support. See you at ILGM support forum. :)
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By Nely420 ,20 Nov 2017Hey Robert, what does this sentence say? "Once your plant begins having a pair of leaves sprouting from the very top on a daily basis, the topmost leaf will grow some new branches." I copied it from your section on […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,22 Nov 2017Nely, "Once your plant begins having a pair of leaves sprouting from the very top on a daily basis, the topmost leaf will grow some new branches" It means; "After you prune or top, secondary limbs will cone from each […]Read More
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By Steve ,04 Apr 2018Robert is absolutely right in that pruning needs to be learned gradually as you get more experience. The response to it is very similar to how tomato plants behave. However, don't throw your trimmed leaves away. Just leave them in […]Read More
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By Steve ,04 Apr 2018I made a typo. I use sunflower Lecithin - not soya.
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By Cannubis ,04 Apr 2018some problems with your article: o You say not to prune with just your fingers, but sseveral of your pix show exactly that. o It's often not clear whether you're talking about indoors or outdoors, o Is it really science […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,18 Apr 2018Cannubis, Thanks for sharing. These articles are generally meant for newbies and it is better to teach nrebies not to use their hands. Of course this falls on deaf ears and in fact we all tent to touch the plant. […]Read More
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By Eric Jensen ,04 Apr 2018I contacted you last year about my experiment - growing pot hydroponically outdoors in a river. I live on a houseboat and have plastic barrels cut in half and half filled with soil. the bottoms of the half-barrels have holes […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,18 Apr 2018Eric , If you want to share you story, go here: support.ilovegrowingmarijuana.com Once you have established yourself as an active member, you can share your pictures. I would be worried about harmful bacteria growing directly in a lake or river. […]Read More
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By Bella Linda ,28 May 2018All I do is tie down my plant, it takes off when I do it. The yield is incredibly, two to three pounds. Do not remove any of the sun leaves until it is dried. Like the way it makes […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,06 Jun 2018Bella Linda, Thanks for sharing and the kind words! :) Peace
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By RoyC ,03 Jun 2018I pruned 1 plant of leaves that were blocking bud sites probably 5-10 leaves is this enough to hermie fem plants that are in flower.
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By latewood_ILGM ,06 Jun 2018RoyC, Any stress can cause "hermie" effects. Light pruning should not hurt you. Keep in mind removing fan leaves is like taking a small piece of the heart and lungs from the plant; So, don't get carried away. Also; It […]Read More
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By Scott Dentz ,16 Aug 2018Terrific article, I've tried every one of these methods in the 25+ years I've been growing, think super cropping and some training is the way to go for me.
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By LK ,04 Sep 2018Hope you will delete Rick Karp's offensive message. Seems he has some deeper problems, needs to sober up and apologize, in my opinion. You and your dedicated staff have provided nothing but positive, valuable information to all of us, to […]Read More
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By Paul ,06 Sep 2018Some good advice on here...thanks
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By Drew ,10 Sep 2018"When the bases of leaves have branches coming out of them, you can remove those leaves. Always begin with leaves that are the highest up, as this will encourage smaller leaves down below to speed up their growth." WHAT?????
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By latewood_ILGM ,26 Sep 2018Drew, Not sure what you are asking but, I do not agree with the quote, either. I would prune fan leaves from the bottom up. Hope this helps.
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By Alienaj ,13 Sep 2018LST on Banana Kush made it bud outdoors in August. Ready to harvest on Sept 15. My other Banana Kush is three weeks behind. Started early spring from Fem Seed. Great yield, looks like about . 24 ounces or more.
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By Joe katrenak ,18 Sep 2018Hello ,When growing auto flowers will the yield increase by pinching and pruning or is this for photo period only.Thank you
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By latewood_ILGM ,26 Sep 2018Joe, This is for photo's...Yes. We do not top or prune auto's. Good question :)
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By clafairy ,07 Dec 2018too much reading, I'm confused... it there a difference between topping the plant to (say) start the scrogging process, and the pinching off the top tip to cause two tips to grow? I was guessing not, but then latewood's response […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,07 Dec 2018You do not necessarily have to top the plant to SCROG. Another thing I always tell people is to try it and see for yourself. I know many who have manipulated "Autos" IMO, it was not that successful, but to […]Read More
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By Jim B ,08 Dec 2018Thanks for all the information about various ways to grow. I have a Bruce Banner plant (from your seeds) into its second week of flowering outdoors here in San Diego; yes December 8! I couldn't wait till Spring to try […]Read More
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By latewood_ILGM ,10 Jan 2019Jim B, I suppose you could remove the flower but, it is not necessary. While rooting ,the flower will die and when rooted, new leaves will sprout replacing the flower. Make sure you are rooting the clones at least 18/6 […]Read More
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By Curtis ,16 Jan 2019I Buy Here Because I Get Genetics I Trust I Buy Here Because There Is Great Customer Service I Buy Here Because I Appreciate All The Work Robert Has Put Into FREE Articles For All Of Us With That Being […]Read More
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By curtis ,16 Jan 2019...or this Gold Leaf clone at 40 days in veg https://www.roughneckcity.com/upimg/image/upimg_file/2273/original Prune HARD then mist the plants with RO water that contains nitrogen and all the trace elements like magnesium Sulfate (12 % sulfur and VERY important) Cal Mag ( […]Read More
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By Jeremy ,16 Jan 2019Very Interesting--- I've recently switched over to a SOG method... I am having a hard time figuring out how to trim for the highest yeild... My plants look like tall Dr. Seuss lollipops with a smaller cola than hoped. Next […]Read More
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By juan ,17 Jan 2019Great tips , first time grower need all the help I can get. thanks
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By fuck ,19 Jan 2019My plants don't stretch enough to lollipop. 1000W makes them bushy and strong .
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By Brett ,23 Mar 2019Thank you !!
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By Joel ,29 Mar 2019Not sure if it was a misprint or what, but the part in this article that says "once the plant starts sprouting a new set of leaves daily" cannot be correct. I have never seen one sprout a new set […]Read More
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By latewood ILGM ,03 Apr 2019Joel, The article says; " Once the TOP of the plant (the kola) starts sprouting new leaves every day", and this is not a misprint. Healthy plants do sprout new leaves from the top as new growth daily, it is […]Read More
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By CONNOR ,10 Apr 2019Dude amazing thank you
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By Dug ,14 Apr 2019How far up the plant should you cut if plant was 3 ft tall?
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By malvisray ,27 Jul 2019cool
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By Tim ,09 Aug 2019I am at a point where my plants are about 9 to 10 feet high. I topped them months ago. They are loaded with flowers and buds. Should I prune the leaves that are big it's really bushy. Help
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By Art ,02 Sep 2019I would like to ask if it is alright to use the Bergman Grow fertilizer longer than the 4 week time on the feeding schedule if your plants haven't grown tall enough ?
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By Robert ,04 Sep 2019Your article was very helpful. Thanks
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By Stephen ,17 Oct 2019You are the. Greatest
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By RANDY ,02 Nov 2019Growing some white Widow. I read that you are not supposed to top off indica dominant plants. Is this true?
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By Latewood_ILGM ,01 Dec 2019Randy, "top off" is a watering term, as in "I topped off my plants with just plain water" If you mean; To top the plant... You got bad info. You can top any plant genetics you would like to except […]Read More
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By Natha ,14 Feb 2020Very helpful thank you
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By Dan ,11 Mar 2020Had good results with ILGM seeds last year. 7 out of 9 sprouted. Excellent harvest.
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By Mark. ,15 Mar 2020Hi to y'all, I too have had very good results from "ILGM" seeds. The genetics are spot on!..I'm in the process of slowly harvesting my "SUPER SKUNKS" as they ripen,approximately when the hairs or pistils are 3/4 or more brown/red/orange […]Read More
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By Scott ,16 Apr 2020A video demonstrating this would be much more helpful than only written text. We need to see it done with expqnations..not read it...in my opinion
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By Rich ,06 Jun 2020Hey dude I recently started growing but I'm not a problem by any means I have had plants produce 3 ounces on average but I'm still learning I've been growing 4 nice plants since April and they got to be […]Read More
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By Joseph ,14 Jun 2020Very Detailed. It left me with few questions, and a whole lot of, I am so ready for this.
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By Matt ,24 Jun 2020I accidentally topped my cheese autoflower, but it is working out well for me, we'll see...
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By Rick ,24 Jun 2020I have what they call a monster ! 3mos. Old ! So many branches ! All reaching sun . Afraid to much weight for buds ! Any ideas on thinning or should I let it go?
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By E ,25 Jun 2020Are you growing indoors? If so, you can tie the heavy branches to a piece if pvc piping that you could put around the perimeter of the plants. There's so much you can do if you're growing indoors. I know […]Read More
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By E ,25 Jun 2020I been growing for about 5 years indoors. I use all of these techniques all the time. I have supercropped clones now that will be monsters. Growing indoors i HAVE to use these techniques because of limited growing area. It […]Read More
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By Dennis ,29 Jun 2020Great information helped out alot,thanks.
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By Jack ,30 Jun 2020One thing maybe worth adding about pruning dead leaves; the discoloration is due to the breakdown of chlorophyll and other bio molecules back into their primary ingredients which are then pumped back into the rest of the plant for use […]Read More
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By Kris ,28 Jul 2020Can I send you photos?
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By Tony ,13 Aug 2020I have so enjoyed growing and learning different things through y'all's site forum and reviews and your products are wonderful very easy to maintain very anxious to see my harvest but patience is the key
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By James ,20 Aug 2020Awesome information!! My first grow and I’m glad I read it till the end cause you said No PRUNING with Autoflowers 🙏🏿 Thanks 💯
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By Bluey ,22 Aug 2020I grow outdoors in a cooler climate, summers can be short so maximising yield and managing the buds when temps drop is challenging. Keep it pretty simple, top the plants and tie them down clean up any dead leaves and […]Read More
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By 5 Steps of Growing Marijuana as a Beginner – MDBerry ,18 Sep 2020[…] winds can easily break the branches of your marijuana plants. Therefore, you need to install some windbreakers. Also, you need to install some protection from […]
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By Brian wall ,18 Sep 2020I have a 4×4 tent with a1000 watt hps I'm a beginner . could I scrog about 4 gsc?
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By Daniel ,20 Sep 2020Thanks for the info I wasn't cutting branches I was just taking the leaves off big leaves that weren't really productive it anyting is that going to harm my plant
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By Andy ,22 Oct 2020You keep talking about "FLOWERING YOUR PLANT" but what does that mean. Can you make your plant flower ???
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By Andy ,13 Nov 2020Need help desperatley. Have 4 plants 3 are ok one has grown tall and spindly and looks weird. Any ideas on recovery. 3 others have many yellowing leaves which i cut but heads which are forming dont look very dense. […]Read More
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By Rob ,20 Mar 2021There's some bs in this post. I defoliate every grow since my second grow 12 years ago and have only increased yields. Leaves are solar panels? Bullshit. II'm just ending week 8 and took off a ton of leaves before […]Read More
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By CB ,08 Apr 2021Great article and onfo, I now know how to FIM properly, most articles advocate nipping off 80 percent of the tip and side growth.