smokinrav

Well-Known Member
Done right, I'm sure it would be somewhat effective, especially if power bill is no concern. But I think of the efficiency in my systems, and just don't believe you'll get the same return on investment vs. A good overhead light and a bit of training.
 

klx

Well-Known Member
It depends on your situation. Are you selling your weed? If so how much do you sell it for and how much does electricity cost? How much more yield do you get and how much extra cost for power? Not that hard to figure out really but only you know your situation.
 

yesum

Well-Known Member
I used to use it. If your overhead light does not penetrate the canopy fully then side lighting makes sense. I currently keep the canopy/plants real short so the side lights are not going to be needed.
 

Alazzzar

Active Member
I used to use it. If your overhead light does not penetrate the canopy fully then side lighting makes sense. I currently keep the canopy/plants real short so the side lights are not going to be needed.
How do you maintain a wanted height on a plant?
 

Alazzzar

Active Member
It depends on your situation. Are you selling your weed? If so how much do you sell it for and how much does electricity cost? How much more yield do you get and how much extra cost for power? Not that hard to figure out really but only you know your situation.
I’m not going to sell it mate:weed:
 

Alazzzar

Active Member
Done right, I'm sure it would be somewhat effective, especially if power bill is no concern. But I think of the efficiency in my systems, and just don't believe you'll get the same return on investment vs. A good overhead light and a bit of training.
what type of training would you recommend?
 

yesum

Well-Known Member
How do you maintain a wanted height on a plant?

I use supercropping which means I bend the plant over at several points on the main stem or secondary stems if need be. I pinch and then bend the stem till it is going horizontal. Pretty soon the part above the bend line will raise up to the light and then I do it again, maybe lower or higher on the stem. Some people tie the tops down but I found that to be too messy with the plants becoming entangled with each other.

I start bending in vegetation if needed and continue all along in flower as needed. Make sure you water the plants before bending and pinch the stem till it gives or you can break off some tops. Most of the breaks will heal up and taping the break helps it mend like a splint. I use lights that are very white or blue at 5000 to 6500 Kelvin, and also keep the lights close over the plants. This reduces stretch.
 

yesum

Well-Known Member
I see some signs yes ^^ I keep all my plant at 20 inches tall or less and I grow sativas only right now. I will train or bend them daily if I need to. The plant will be going sideways if it stretches a lot, but the vertical is controlled.
 
Top