Let’s talk about plant size

What’s up, everyone?

I’ve always thought one of the neatest things about cannabis is how incredibly adaptable it is to different growing environments and gardening styles. I can’t think of a single other crop that’s produced in such a variety of different ways…

Anyway, I’m hoping to focus in on just one variable - plant size. Some outdoor growers prefer to grow a few monstrous bushes (i.e. start early), others prefer to grow a larger number of smaller plants (i.e. start late). Obviously both methods work, but I’m curious about the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

Off the top of my head….

- Larger plants and longer growing season could mean more opportunities for pest/disease issues or grower mistakes.

- Some say growing huge plants allows them to reach their “genetic potential”. Do you agree?

- Larger plants obviously yield more herb per plant, and that could be important if your legal situation limits the number of plants you can grow.

What are some other advantages and disadvantages to consider in the small versus large plant debate?

Do you notice any difference in the quality (potency, smell, flavor, etc) of herb that comes from large versus small plants?

Do you grow monsters, small/compact plants, or something in between, and WHY?

Cheers,

~SS

I grow 4x4 or 5x5 monsters…just pulled 780g cured of this big girl she was 8 weeks and 3 days old from seed when I flipped her (left side)……. Right side was a touch over 1lb, she was vegged 1 week longer……low Yeilder but damn fine smoke

Large plants are more maintenance. That’s all. If you can keep well trained and ventilated outdoors. The most possible clean smokable flower is the goal. So it’s up to the grower. They both have pros and cons.

- even if they go out late, maybe they’re smaller but still flower in mold season, it’s always pest season
-not sure but I guess it shows it’s size potential
-I would say most likely/possibly before obviously imo
- I think it comes down to law and preferences
- no
- I shoot for somewhere in between most times but sometimes I/plant get carried away, idk

DrOgkush said:

Large plants are more maintenance. That’s all. If you can keep well trained and ventilated outdoors. The most possible clean smokable flower is the goal. So it’s up to the grower. They both have pros and cons.

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Disagree. Maintaining 2 pounds worth of small plants is more maintenance than caring for 1 big 2 pound plant. That’s my experience.

Your were talking outdoor grown I assume

I respectfully disagree, all the same except on ladders

Bam, I’m having a hard time following. Your a bit too scattered for me. No offense. You made my ignore list.

fskitch said:

Bam, I’m having a hard time following. Your a bit too scattered for me. No offense. You made my ignore list.

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Let’s not play that game here, dude… If it ain’t offensive, just move on.

fskitch said:

Bam, I’m having a hard time following. Your a bit too scattered for me. No offense. You made my ignore list.

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I’d explain but I made your ignore list, bummer

SpicySativa said:

Let’s not play that game here, dude… If it ain’t offensive, just move on.

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What game bro, you laid out questions, I gave you my answer

Sorry thought that was for me too lol

I really want an auto, but i would like it to be twice the size they can achieve currently.that would be my lazy growers dream

SpicySativa said:

Let’s not play that game here, dude… If it ain’t offensive, just move on.

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I don’t play games. I tried to decipher the drivel posts by your friend. They made absolutely no sense. I politely let him know why I put him on ignore. Maybe your friend will get his thoughts together when he posts on your thread. Maybe not, but with him being on my ignore list I don’t have to deal with sorting through the drivel. People are gonna disagree here, even in your threads, if you don’t like it maybe you should just move on.

Sorry the question and answer thing confused you.

I thought your handle was fatbitch for a sec

And so it begins … sigh

I guess so not sure what happened sorry but i mean with the Burger King thing in all it would actually make sense to me…..

He got mad cause he didn’t read the thread just the title then cried my answer didn’t make sense to him

Bam’s answers made sense to me. They were keyed to my questions.

Whatever… I was just saying let’s talk about gardening instead of bickering.