Best way to thicken main stem?

[HARDDON]

if possible, put the plants outside for an hour or two every so often so the plant can blow around naturally for a bit

I question this practice.

Not saying its wrong, but, I question the overall strategy.

Moving in and out forces several variances of stress on plants.

Adjustment to outdoor temperatures stresses.
Adjustment back to indoor temperatures stresses.
Risk of pest infestation outdoors increases.
Adjustment to outdoor light spectrum and intensity stresses.
Adjustment back to indoor light spectrum and intensity stresses again.
Fear of being seen by weed haters causes stress (on grower not plant)

Stress in plants appears to have a real relation to the sex of the plant... the more stress, the more males.

However, the more stresses on a turned female plant can increase THC production if done without the specific stress that cause a female to turn hermie.

I still say the fan is the single handed best way to increase stem growth, which, is primarily designed to support flower weight and growth.

HARDDON Reviewed by HARDDON on 05-05-2005. Best way to thicken main stem? I've only heard of having a fan blow on them but I'd like to know what you guys think. Rating: 5