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Old 04-29-2009, 11:48 AM   #48 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Tog Tan View Post
The so called protocol here is to remove all or just leave one pup as the plant starts to bloom. Then as the fruits are fully formed, the bud is removed. This way the plant can concentrate all its energy in building up the fruits. With this method, we get more and bigger fruits. Allowing pups to be with the fruiting plant and the bud to keep on growing only saps its energy.
Do you guys do the same?
I struggle with that because I'm growing them for the foliage as well as the fruit. I do try to keep them under control but it's not easy! Even with my mats a bit out of control I still get nice sized bunches so I'm not too worried about it.
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