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(Continued from page 24) other structure. As the plant grows the wires need to be tightened however ensure the main stem remains vertical. Screen or Netting A square or rectangular frame needs to be securely erected with either netting stretched over it or create a grid pattern using string woven through eyelets that are screwed into the frame. The holes in the grid or netting need to be about 2” × 2”. Depending upon the species, the screen is normally mounted low enough (approximately 1-1 ½ ft) from the plant’s base so all of the lower branches can grow up to the screen and gain access to direct light (Fig 5). As the plant grows, the growing tips need to be lowered back under the netting and directed into the next empty space in the screen. Why do topping & LST impact the plant?  In most species, the terminal bud or branch dominates growth to form a Christmas tree shaped plant. The growth of lateral stems and their floral sites is a lot slower than the terminal bud. Topping & LST disrupts a plant’s hormones (auxins) which trigger the plant to “prioritize” growth more evenly to all nodes. Consequently lower branches will catch up to those higher on the plant and yield more bud sites and more evenly sized fruits. The plant also tends to grow bushier and shorter which is more suitable for indoor lighting. PMG Andrew Taylor is the Chief Chemist at FloraMax. Visit their website at Floramax.com THE MOST TRUSTED PLANT GROWTH SOLUTIONS USED BY AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS FOR OVER 50 YEARS Snip n’ Dip Professionally Proven To Be The Fastest & Most Effective Cloning Products • • • • • • 5 strengths for the fastest rooting and highest cloning success Excellent for soil, hydroponics and all other grow mediums Signiicantly improves owering of all plant varieties Helps to prevent root rot in cuttings naturally Alcohol, dye and preservative free for healthier clones Hormogenized TM  for consistently fast and uniform rooting Available in 4g, 3/4 oz, 1, 6, 12 and 50 lb sizes The Ultimate Tonic For Accelerated Plant Growth & Unrivaled Cloning Success • Accelerates rooting and overall growth of all plant varieties • Stops plant stress due to transplant shock and other environmental variables • Improves owering and increases overall yield • Promotes healthier roots and foliage when used regularly • Helps plants utilize nutrients more effciently • Excellent for house plants, outdoor gardens, hydroponics and aeroponic systems • May be used with fertilizer of your choice TRY AND SEE FOR YOURSELF WHY SO MANY PROFESSIONAL GROWERS USE HORMEX Available in 4, 8, 16, 32, 128 oz and 55 gallon sizes maia products, inc. • hormex.com • [email protected] 28 • Professional Marijuana Grower November/December 2017