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I could use some fast advice. I have three Mazer plants already showing three sets of leaves and was contemplating the idea of topping them. Does anyone have Mazer experience and know the best option here? Top or just Tie???
I am open to any advice regarding the growing of mazer from anyone that has experience with this plant.
G'day CrazyFools,
I have a limited knowledge in this area, but it may be useful for you...
There are several types of training methods, common are:
(You may already know this - smile)
Low Stress Training (LST) - Where u manipulate the plant without any cutting or breaking of tips or stems etc...
High Stress Training (HST) - Where you cut (Topping) or break (Soften & Bend) the stem to manipulate its position
Both forms have benefits:
- LST Pros: doesn't slow growth Cons: No extra growth, just manipulate for position or to allow light into areas not reached b4
- HST Pros: Extra growth, topping will produce more head stems etc. Cons: Stresses the plant, slows/stuns growth whilst the plant is healing itself
There are many techniques, in both LST and HST, you can apply to your plant. I wouldn't advise any HST if you do not have a stable environment, the stresses to the plant could be very damaging and holt growth completely...
Hope this helps,
Enjoy!
P.S. What is a "Mazer plant" btw please CrazyFools, just a plant name from seed type?
Are you worried about space? From what I know of mazar it's 100% indica so I wouldn't worry too much if you have height restrictions or something like that. If you're just looking for a better yield, then I always wait until it's at about the 4th or 5th node to top. Not all plants take well to topping though, so in the time it takes for the plant to grow another node or two find some info on your genetics.
Tying down will promote side growth much like topping it will, but you will still have your single dominant cola. Where as with topping you will get 2 or more colas with out the dominant hormone.