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Scrogging is a process that involves putting a set of plants together and ensuring that their arms are fully stretched so that they don’t shade each other out or grow on top of one another.
Nonetheless, you must remember that every plant is different and that there is no specific measurement of how far apart they should be. Scroggins enables you to study the plant and fine-tune it into a healthy plant.
When left to its device, weed can grow taller and wider than is required. Scroggins aims at reducing the upper branches' height and increasing the lower branches' height, eventually stretching them evenly across the plane.
By placing the screen above the plant, successful growers can weave branches through the mesh to enable plants to grow and mature. Further, the grower can attain a horizontal canopy by redirecting the branches and running them across the screen.
That said what are the advantages of Scrogging?
You are required to start guiding your plants as soon as they touch the screen. We recommend that you place the screen 20 cm above the plant so that the rate of their growth will help you determine when to start Scroggins.
You can start the tucking as soon as the apex begins to grow through the screen. Alternatively, you can wait for the tip to grow 5cm above the screen, tuck the shoot under the screen and direct them through the square way. Tucking lays a foundation for the Scroggins process. Hence it would be best if you were mindful of the direction you intend the branch to grow.
This process should continue during the vegetative phase. However, you can switch to a 12/12 light cycle to stimulate the flowering process, especially when the screen is filled.
The tucking and weaving period should continue for 2 to 3 weeks as the plant continues to stretch. The increase in growth enables you to fill the screen before the plants fully enter the flowering stage and slow down their growth.
Even so, there are periods when you should avoid weaving and tucking your plants. For instance, you should avoid tucking your plants too early. It is very tempting to rush and tuck the plants. However, they can only grow well when they are above the screen. If you start training early, your plants will require extra work. You may eventually run out of space in your room.
Though scrog setups look complex, the technique requires little attention. Even with limited growing experience, you can use the technique and produce great results. Just ensure that you follow the below guideline, and you will achieve great results.
Growers are expected to tailor strains according to their preferences, climate, and spatial limitations. Some genetics are compatible with the ScrOG techniques, while others are not. Below are the best characteristics for scragging:
To maximize growth, you need to select the correct pot. This variable shifts depending on the number of plants you intend to incorporate in your ScrOG.
Below are some of the factors to be considered:
Building a screen is very easy. If you have ever built flat-pack furniture or hung a picture frame on the wall, then you are very qualified.
However, before you start the construction process, ensure that you have the following equipment and resources.
You can easily grow different strains in a ScrOG. For example, you can grow high-CBD and high-THC varieties together and match them based on the terpene profiles.
Nonetheless, it is important to ensure that the plants are correctly spaced. This will minimize the formation of mold and increase the yield.
Now, you are already wondering how many cannabis plants can grow per square meter. Well, you can squeeze small or medium-sized plants in a pot size of 11 liters.
After the seedling stage, the plant enters the vegetative phase. You will be required to tick off some of the tasks on your checklist to ensure that the plants are compatible with the ScrOG method. Some of the tasks include:
As soon as the plant develops 5 nodes, take a pair of scissors and snip the stem above the intersection. Topping enables plants to divert their growth into several stems instead of a single plant. This method encourages lateral growth, which is suitable for the scrogging method.
You should position the screen 20 to 40 cm above the growing medium. Also, position your lights in a way that will ensure the screen is well exposed to light.
, Unlike runner hops, cannabis branches do not behave like vines. You are required to weave them across the screen manually. While weaving, you must fill each square with a branch to avoid overcrowding. Nonetheless, be gentle and effective. If you feel like the branch is not following a particular direction, don’t force it, or you will break it. Always direct branches in different directions to properly fill the screen and prevent crowding. Weaving is done throughout the flowering stage until the screen is filled. To further secure the branches, you can use soft garden ties.
This involves removing the branches from the topping point. This will enable the plant to redirect all the energy to the canopy. The branches require their supply of water and nutrients. You should remove them from the plant to ensure the resources are freed.
Cannabis plants often get stressed during the scrogging process. To prevent them from dying, water them during the weaving session. However, don’t overwater the plant. Only water the plant when 3- 4 cm of the soil is dry. Also, ensure that your plants are fed with favorable nutrients to avoid deficiencies.
When used in isolation ScrOG produces great results. However, combining it with other techniques can lead to better results. Below are some of the most effective techniques that can be combined with scrog.
This process involves bending and tying down the branches to influence the shape of the plant. Low–stress training can stress the plant a little. Hence the plant requires some time to recover after it has been subjected to the process.
Low-stress training can be used in different ways during Scrogging. First, you can tie down the tip of the plant and position the main stem in a parallel position to the soil. This way, the side branches will shoot upwards and form a productive canopy.
On the other hand, you can use LST to tie down the primary branches and form an X shape. This will enable your plants to grow lateral and fill the screen.
This refers to a form of defoliation that requires you to remove the bud sites and lower foliage from the branches. During this process, aeration is increased, and much of the energy is diverted to bigger and more productive buds in the canopy.
We recommend this technique for the ScrOG method because it is beneficial to the buds that grow on the screen, and it limits the growth of inferior buds on the lower section of the branches. Nonetheless, the technique should only be conducted using clean and sharp scissors during the vegetative stage. It can also be combined with main-lining and LST.
Main- Lining involves tying and topping your plants to form a canopy that is evenly loaded with sized buds. The main-lining is commonly used together with scrog to form a well-distributed, open canopy that slots into the mesh screen.
To conduct the process you should:
When incorporating this technique, make sure that your branches are easy and pliable to weave using the super cropping process. Super cropping involves pinching and squeezing the branches to bend them to a stage where they are likely to snap. This enables the plant to increase light penetration and also makes the plant compatible with ScrOG.
Super cropping seeks to damage the plant's inner tissue and hence manipulate the stems without creating a wound on the outside. Nonetheless, super cropping can easily damage the plant. We recommend that you conduct the technique during the vegetative stage before the plant reaches the screen. Below are some of the steps to follow as you super-crop your plant:
We have several strains that are suitable for scrog, but in this case, we will discuss the OG Kush strain. The OG Kush strain became a sought-after strain as soon as it was introduced to the United States of America. After a short period, it received similar appreciation in the global scene.
The fragrance, look, and potency of the plant are very thrilling. The plant has a special citrus note that predominates gentler sours and sweets. Further, it has an enjoyable aftertaste that lingers after the spliff is finished. The extracts of the plant have a nice flavor sensation. Moreover, the OG Kush strain gives you a strong effect that makes it good for therapeutic and recreational use.
In appearance, the plant consists of a healthy stretch between the nodes that make it suitable for the ScroG selection. The buds can reach their full potential by topping the plant severally and exchanging dominance in that area.
Scrogging also creates a carpet with enough distance between the nuggets to allow airflow and prevent shading. The OG Kush responds positively to training, producing even and dense flowers across the light footprint. The OG Kush plant delivers great results and is not very demanding.
Scrogging is a technique that is commonly used to increase a cannabis plant's harvest potential.
It is important to use heavy-yielding and high-quality seeds to achieve reliable results. Nonetheless, it is also important to recognize that your ability to control and optimize your grow room is crucial in achieving great results. If you can master the ScrOG technique, you will achieve exceptional results. Best of luck as you enjoy your scrog growth.