ACCESSORIZING YOUR GROWROOM
Crop Manipulation
This collection of accessories is aimed at helping growers
with one very important aspect: manipulating their plants
to increase yields and the overall value of their crop. A wide
range of accessories are available, depending on whether
you are producing fruits, vegetables or herbs, and your
selected growing technique. For now we’ve focused on the
main products that can help with small- to medium-sized
indoor endeavors.
Trellising – Depending on your room’s size and your
budget restrictions, it may be advantageous to develop more
vegetative growth in the room and use a SCROG (screen
of green) technique to maximize the harvest from every
individual plant. Horticulturalists have designed SCROG
nets designed for areas up to 16 sq. ft. that will encourage
horizontal growth and spread. This allows for more light
absorption, faster floral growth and a much heavier endharvest. This technique can also use a range of trellises, ties,
weights or specific pruning procedures, but generally a net is
the most common means of SCROG gardening.
Your local hydroponics shop should have a range of accessories that can help you have fun with advanced plant training and trellising techniques. Cheaper items such as yo-yo
hangers with stoppers can help with fruit and flower support
during late floral development, while clips and other basic
stakes can be a cost-effective means of pushing or relocating
branches for optimal light absorption and spacing during
both vegetative and floral growth.
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Maximum Yield USA | December 2015