Just curious. I’m still quite a new grower, so I just wanted to ask you all a question. For my grows in the past, I’ve used (probably half-assed) a trellis net and also just topped once or twice. For my next grow, I really want to be more efficient and create a flat, even canopy to get more efficiency and yield in my grows.
I’ve read about many different training techniques, including mainlining/manifolding, LST, topping, supercropping, etc. I am still honestly a little bit intimidated by the concept of mainlining.
At this point, I’ve become pretty comfortable with managing my environment and growing healthy plants. I feel confident in my ability to grow good bud and keep my plants healthy and happy through the grow. What I’m still experimenting with and trying to learn are some better canopy management techniques. I’m comfortable with topping, defoliating, etc., but I REALLY want to put some effort into maximizing my space and training for a nice, even canopy.
I wanted to ask the experienced growers here: what do you think is the best/simplest technique for maintaining a flat, optimally trained canopy? Admittedly, I’ve been a little bit lazy this grow (my wife is the one who really wanted to do it this time, and I kinda just went along with it for a month or two until I really got back into growing). Now, I’ve got five beautiful and healthy plants, but their training and canopy management is not to my liking.
In your experience, what is the best, simplest way to optimize your space indoors. I’m looking for specifics really, as I understand the concept of topping etc. I really would love to have a table-top, even canopy next grow. If anyone is willing to provide specifics for their most optimal training techniques, I’d really love to learn some more. Always room to improve, and I’m definitely still a novice here.
Cheers
