Quote Originally Posted by dooobster
So, Chrissy... you're saying a 5-footer won't yield more bud than a 2 footer?
I completely disagree with that statement.
All I'm saying is... I've been growing canna for nearly 20 years, and I've never seen a 2 footer that out-yielded the 5 foot tree standing next to it.
He's going to have them under a 1000W hps... insufficient lighting won't be a problem.

So, let me rephrase.
*IF* you grow your plants under sufficient lighting for lush, thick growth and *IF* your plants ROOTS are in pots that are of sufficient size to allow big luxurious ROOT systems and *IF* the environment, and nutrients are optimal, then yes. The taller plants SHOULD yield more weight than the shorter plant.
I'm saying that if the two plants were to have the exaqct same root systems the 2 ft plant would produce better that the 5 ft plant because of all the wasted energy sabilizing and transporting nutrients and water up huge tall stalks. Just because he is going to have a 1000w doesn't mean he won't have problems with insufficient lighting, especially at the bottom of the plants due to the distance away(remember lumens halve exponetially with every foot away) and also because there are leaves above it that are creating shade and only letting through a part of the light spectrum. This also wastes energy because the bottom buds are constantly competing to get light and using all their energy to reach for it instead of producing buds. Just because you've been growing for 20+ years doesn't mean you know everything and doesn't mean you shouldn't be open to new perspectives or discoveries. It's closemindedness that keeps our medicine illegal and it seems to me there are alot of hypocrites here who are set in their knowledge and trying to build a reputation instead of becoming better growers.

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Do your research. everything you want to know is already out there and if you aren't willing to do the work to seek it out and want us all to hand you the answers(which we, sorry they, have), then you might as well just use your "money is not a problem" attitude and find someone to grow it for you. My best advice is to either find a mentor to come into your garden and teach you how, or start at the basics of Sunshine mix and nutrients as you discover diffeciencies and build on your skills as you perfect them. You can't just dive into a full out hydro system or complicated grow room set-ups without majorly fucking something up or losing/wasting a whole crop. Your first crop and grow should be for the love of the plant after that you can grow for the love of the yeild. But I smell money and sales as being a motivator here, and I must remind you that this site is for personal use, not growing to sell. Everything always works out on paper or in writting but almost never in reality. :jointsmile:
Chronic Chrissy Reviewed by Chronic Chrissy on . **HELP** BUNCH OF QUESTIONS **HELP** Ok i will list all the growing questions i have and hopefully someone can answer me :rastasmoke: 1. Is it bad to cut off fan leaves? i used to cut them maybe 1 inch from the stem of the plant and leave that little branch part there. i dont know why i am addicted to cutting them off but i am and i was just wondering if that can affect the plant, yield, or anything else 2. i took some pics of my growroom and plants. im trying the LST technique and i was wondering if im doing it right and if Rating: 5