Further to that, SoG exploits the normal growing habit of cannabis. The mainstem growing tips will always produce the biggest, most resinous buds. Side branches produce smaller, less dense buds, begging the question why one would side-light and encourage such growth.

The SoG technique uses a relatively large number of small plants grown for their mainstem tips only. Branching on the lower 1/3 of the plant is pruned off in wks 1 & 3. This forms a canopy of buds well suited to the max radiation pattern of horizontal-tube, batwing reflector type systems.