Super cropping in stretch?

semajkroy

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I know this should be avoided but at 15 days in I may have under estimated the stretch this time lol. I've only got about 14" of space between light and canopy, little worried it's original Z if anyone's grown it. I'm double topped so I have alot of sites they are mostly even so if I super crop one im probably going to have to super crop 50% of it. Would you risk it ?
This is from a day or two ago I swear they've put on another two inches since it feels like. They are closer to the light and under a light twice that size (400 watt) now
 

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Yeah you can super-crop pretty much any time. Keep in mind, though, as the buds start forming, the stems get stiffer (in preparation for having to support the flowers) and are easier to break. Just go slow and make sure the stem is crushed before you bend it, and be prepared to support them while they heal if need be
 
Welp I broke the first one I tried told myself to stop messing with shit and walk away ‍♂️ I think they'll be fine not showing signs of too much light stress ide rather dial back then break branches
 
If your branches are breaking, you might try rolling the stems for a few seconds between your fingers firmly but not hard enough to crease or snap it first. Helps them bend without breaking. The breaks frequently heal very fast too, just make sure to support any badly broken ones. Even a strip of bark as the only connection can fully heal as long as its supported enpugh not tp tear for a few days. Better than plants growing into your lights!
 
Yes, especially in flower you gotta make sure the stem is crushed and softened before bending it over.

I wouldn't even focus on the "bending" part at all at first - start by crushing the stem between your thumb and index finger knuckle, with your thumb on the side you want the stem to fold towards. Squeeze and massage the stem in one spot until you feel the fibers break up between your fingers, then let the stem flop over on its own over your thumb.

It takes a bit of practice. We've all broken stems before, the plant will be fine. Good luck!
 
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