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field of dreams · #1 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 12:28 PM

theyre starting to get taller (6-8") and the stems arent the strongest they could be. how do i strengthen the stems???

1st time grower here, but knowledgeable

Revolution · #2 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 12:46 PM

Keep a fan blowing on them all the time.

toobam3 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 01:41 PM

indoor or outdoor?

pomegranateberr · #4 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 01:51 PM

if outdoor wind , wind and more wind

field of dreams · #5 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 04:03 PM

i've hear advice that picking the top foliage off could help............?

any ideas?

Anony · #6 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 04:38 PM

No, dont trim.
Just put a fan on them and make sure you have the proper lighting at the proper distance. Stretching is caused by not having one of these two things or both.

FlowerGirl · #7 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 06:25 AM

make sure the fan blowing on the plants is not in a stationary position. this can cause burning of the foilage.

This Dude · #8 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 06:31 AM

Twist them untill they snap...but don't break. They will grow strong as fuck.

AquaParot · #9 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by This Dude

Twist them untill they snap...but don't break. They will grow strong as fuck.

how does this work?

freeskierpj · #10 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 06:09 PM

I don't think it does work but if it does I think the logic would be that it is taking all the energy it has into making the stem stronger so it will stop almost all vertical growth and focus everything on the stem...

TiCkEr · #11 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 06:35 PM

Get a spray bottle and mist your plants with water. The force of the spray + the weight of the water on your plants will help your stems strengthen. Do this a couple times a day if you'd like. Don't over do it with the water though.

TiCkEr

Anony · #12 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 06:49 PM

Do not twist your stems, do not spray during light hours if you are using an HID.

This Dude · #13 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freeskierpj

I don't think it does work but if it does I think the logic would be that it is taking all the energy it has into making the stem stronger so it will stop almost all vertical growth and focus everything on the stem...

It does work, I've read about it on here. Most of the experienced growers do it, I haven't tried it yet. But read up for yourself.

FlowerGirl · #14 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 11:22 PM

it's a form of "supercropping" and not really recommended for newbies.

Dreamofinsanity · #15 (**permalink**) 05-10-2008, 11:48 PM

Constant fan is a must, oscillating if u have the room.
I twist and I love the results;
bending and tying are also very effective growing techniques.

CAREFUL you only twist max every 2-3 inches no closer and take it easy, you just want a very small amount of sudden give, this is the internal circulatory system being destroyed, which in turn makes the plant rebuild itself completely in the damaged area = stronger, thicker, more weigh bearing stems. Stop and splint if you ever break the outer coating...and roconsider your methods

.
cheers and good luck

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#1 (permalink) 05-09-2008, 12:28 PM
field of dreams grow fo' sho' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long High-land, NY Posts: 12	best way to strengthen stems? theyre starting to get taller (6-8") and the stems arent the strongest they could be. how do i strengthen the stems??? 1st time grower here, but knowledgeable

#2 (permalink) 05-09-2008, 12:46 PM
Revolution Marijuana: Saving lives Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,442	Keep a fan blowing on them all the time. __________________ VOTE DESIGN # 19

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toobam3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 757 VA Posts: 21	indoor or outdoor?

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pomegranateberr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 14	if outdoor wind , wind and more wind

#5 (permalink) 05-09-2008, 04:03 PM
field of dreams grow fo' sho' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long High-land, NY Posts: 12	indoor i've hear advice that picking the top foliage off could help............? any ideas?

#6 (permalink) 05-09-2008, 04:38 PM
Anony The One Freeman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: City 17 Posts: 4,704	No, dont trim. Just put a fan on them and make sure you have the proper lighting at the proper distance. Stretching is caused by not having one of these two things or both. __________________

#7 (permalink) 05-10-2008, 06:25 AM
FlowerGirl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 132	make sure the fan blowing on the plants is not in a stationary position. this can cause burning of the foilage.

#8 (permalink) 05-10-2008, 06:31 AM
This Dude Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 508	Twist them untill they snap...but don't break. They will grow strong as fuck.

#10 (permalink) 05-10-2008, 06:09 PM
freeskierpj Godzilla-man! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 190	I don't think it does work but if it does I think the logic would be that it is taking all the energy it has into making the stem stronger so it will stop almost all vertical growth and focus everything on the stem...

#11 (permalink) 05-10-2008, 06:35 PM
TiCkEr ReGiStErEd UsEr Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 256	Get a spray bottle and mist your plants with water. The force of the spray + the weight of the water on your plants will help your stems strengthen. Do this a couple times a day if you'd like. Don't over do it with the water though. TiCkEr __________________ "ChEeRs To ThE nIgHtS wE wIlL nEvEr ReMeMbeR, wItH tHe FrIeNdS wE wIlL nEvEr FoRgEt." *TiCkEr's First Cab/Grow (Custom - CFL)*

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#12 (permalink) 05-10-2008, 06:49 PM
Anony The One Freeman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: City 17 Posts: 4,704	Do not twist your stems, do not spray during light hours if you are using an HID. __________________

#14 (permalink) 05-10-2008, 11:22 PM
FlowerGirl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 132	it's a form of "supercropping" and not really recommended for newbies. __________________

#15 (permalink) 05-10-2008, 11:48 PM
Dreamofinsanity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 52	Constant fan is a must, oscillating if u have the room. I twist and I love the results; bending and tying are also very effective growing techniques. CAREFUL you only twist max every 2-3 inches no closer and take it easy, you just want a very small amount of sudden give, this is the internal circulatory system being destroyed, which in turn makes the plant rebuild itself completely in the damaged area = stronger, thicker, more weigh bearing stems. Stop and splint if you ever break the outer coating...and roconsider your methods . cheers and good luck __________________ Hey, at least it's not crack!