Detroitlion2912
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My dad used to tell me just having a fan blowing on them constantly wouldnt strengthen up the stem? Any truth to this or what can I do to get that thing nice and thick?
Ways to thicken the stem to support more weight
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spliffendz
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Most folk use bamboo sticks because they want buds in 2 mths and gtfo
Jeffislovinlife
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Ok what the hell is gtfo @spliffendz as always
spliffendz
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gtfo- get tha fck out
Jeffislovinlife
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Thanks for that I run fan all the time and I'm not sure if it thickens my stems or not but here what they look like
as always thank you for your time and the best of luck
as always thank you for your time and the best of luck
spliffendz
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I used to whip my stem and branches aswell as having a fan on them
ComfortCreator
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Root size and plant size are correlated...put it in a bigger pot and it will grow a bigger rootball and larger plant.
JimmiP
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I start bending the main stalk when the plant is young and supercrop lightly near each main branch. And on each of those branches right next to the main stalk. And you can use silica and alfalfa in your watering, among other things and really, really, really good soil. It makes them happy! 
This one had a lot of the main stalk buried when she was put in this bed. [I wonder how thick it's gotten under the surface ?]
Then the fans help too. You want lots of air movement in their space and enough moving around them to keep them wiggling a little bit too.
Other people on here like @ganga gurl420 and @double and many others could offer some more advice too. And I'm sure it will come
I will be busy while we are waiting
This one had a lot of the main stalk buried when she was put in this bed. [I wonder how thick it's gotten under the surface ?]
Then the fans help too. You want lots of air movement in their space and enough moving around them to keep them wiggling a little bit too.
Other people on here like @ganga gurl420 and @double and many others could offer some more advice too. And I'm sure it will come
I will be busy while we are waiting 
pulpoinspace
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forget growing fat stems. grow fat buds and use these:
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Amazon.com : VIVOSUN Retractable Plant Yoyo with Stopper for Grow Support in Tent Garden or Hydroponics, Pack of 12 : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : VIVOSUN Retractable Plant Yoyo with Stopper for Grow Support in Tent Garden or Hydroponics, Pack of 12 : Garden & Outdoor
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JimmiP
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That sorta thing works too!
Jeffislovinlife
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Detroitlion2912
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I want the stems and branches thicker so they can support fatter buds, thats what im getting at
ComfortCreator
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The structure of a plant varies a lot between strains. Ive had some that could support anything, need no support and don't even get super leafy...remarkable really. Others grow fast and thinner and without supports would have most every branch fall over.
Training also impacts the structure and how much support is needed.
Detroitlion2912
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Thank your for the guidance man! Those ones you have are looking beautiful. What I hope mine will look like one day!I start bending the main stalk when the plant is young and supercrop lightly near each main branch. And on each of those branches right next to the main stalk. And you can use silica and alfalfa in your watering, among other things and really, really, really good soil. It makes them happy! View attachment 4711330View attachment 4711336
This one had a lot of the main stalk buried when she was put in this bed. [I wonder how thick it's gotten under the surface ?]
Then the fans help too. You want lots of air movement in their space and enough moving around them to keep them wiggling a little bit too.
Other people on here like @ganga gurl420 and @double and many others could offer some more advice too. And I'm sure it will come
Detroitlion2912
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More detail please....
pulpoinspace
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did u click the link?
you will need support for your nugs that will break branches even if you had wind blowing on em and fed em silica or whatever. most people use trellis netting, yoyos, bamboo stakes, plant ties. put a yoyo on a main cola and then support laterals with plant ties. thats how i do it. outdoor u can use tomato cages or build 3d trellising
spend your energy on growing fat nugs not fat stems.
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GBAUTO
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I usually end up with a sea of those clipped to fixtures.
I guess it keeps my visual acuity on point when I want to grab a leaf.
JimmiP
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But bigger stems can feed more, bigger buds.
Though, I totally agree with some sort of support for the branches when they're getting out there. By any and all means necessary (if they can be) they should be supported by something. It really sucks when a good one gets broken all the way off.
mistergrafik
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I tried this for a while with a mixture of choice words as the lights came on. I think that harvest gave everyone headaches