{"id":157480,"date":"2024-04-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/?p=157480"},"modified":"2024-04-11T12:12:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T10:12:48","slug":"how-to-mainline-cannabis-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-mainline-cannabis-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to mainline cannabis plants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A cultivator always seeks to increase yields and enhance the organoleptic properties of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/224-cannabis-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cannabis seeds<\/a>, which translates into a plethora of possible cultivation techniques aimed precisely at improving their performance. In fact, it is possible to both prune and trellis your plants. Therefore, this article delves deeper into <strong>how to mainline cannabis plants<\/strong>, as well as the <strong>positive and negative aspects of this technique<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5a3828f1ed9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a5a3828f1ed9\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-mainline-cannabis-plants\/#What_is_Main-Lining\" >What is Main-Lining?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-mainline-cannabis-plants\/#How_to_mainline_cannabis_step_by_step\" >How to mainline cannabis step by step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-mainline-cannabis-plants\/#Step_1\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-mainline-cannabis-plants\/#Step_2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-mainline-cannabis-plants\/#Step_3\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-mainline-cannabis-plants\/#Step_4\" >Step 4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-mainline-cannabis-plants\/#Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_Main-Lining\" >Advantages and disadvantages of Main-Lining<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Main-Lining\"><\/span><strong>What is Main-Lining?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term Main-Lining is an English expression meaning &#8220;Main Line&#8221; and was defined by a <strong>well-known cannabis grower<\/strong> <strong>and photographer<\/strong> <strong>named Nugbuckets<\/strong>. This cannabis grower is known for regularly participating in forums to share his experience and knowledge, especially regarding this technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim mainline cannabis is precisely to define a line, a main height, and level the rest of the branches. To achieve this, this technique combines two other methods simultaneously, such as <strong>Topping<\/strong>, which is <strong>apical pruning<\/strong>, and a <strong>low-stress training technique<\/strong> called Low Stress Training (LST).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/main-lining-1.jpg\" alt=\"mainline cannabis\" class=\"wp-image-156827\" title=\"mainline cannabis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/main-lining-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/main-lining-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/main-lining-1-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This ensures better space optimization and energy distribution resulting in a more significant development of the <strong>flowers and even the lower ones<\/strong>, and therefore, better performance, as well as better ventilation to avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-mold-on-cannabis-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mold on cannabis plants.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_mainline_cannabis_step_by_step\"><\/span><strong>How to mainline cannabis step by step<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to carry out this method step by step to obtain quality results, here is a guide to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span><strong>Step 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The perfect time to start performing Main-Lining pruning is when the young shoots show at least 5 or 6 nodes since growth began. This will indicate that the root system is <strong>no longer strong enough<\/strong> <strong>to withstand the stress<\/strong> it will suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span><strong>Step 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For this step, you must cut the top <strong>from the third node<\/strong>, starting from the bottom. Then, remove everything below this node with the intention of focusing energy on the chosen points. Then, tie the branches to the pot or the central stem to ensure horizontal growth; the final aspect of the plant resembles the letter Y. If the branches are still too small to tie, they will have to be allowed to grow a bit. Each time a &#8216;topping&#8217; is performed, the <strong>number of main buds doubles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/main-lining-exterior-1.jpg\" alt=\"Main lining outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-156822\" title=\"Main lining outdoors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/main-lining-exterior-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/main-lining-exterior-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/main-lining-exterior-1-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span><strong>Step 3<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The plants will begin to grow vigorously. Wait until the remaining two branches <strong>develop four nodes <\/strong>each and appear healthy. The process should be repeated also from the third node, removing the leaves and shoots below and tying the branches at a 90\u00b0 angle to the ground. The goal is to <strong>obtain at least eight branches<\/strong>, but it is possible to create 26, 32&#8230; and optimize the space better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4\"><\/span><strong>Step 4<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully monitor the development of the plants and <strong>continue to perform the technique<\/strong> until obtaining the desired buds. In the case of this technique, all the work must be done at the beginning of cultivation; afterwards, it is only necessary to ensure suitable conditions for <strong>proper growth and flowering.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_Main-Lining\"><\/span><strong>Advantages and disadvantages of Main-Lining<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, we will expose the multiple advantages of applying this technique in your plant crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is an ideal method for <strong>small spaces<\/strong> due to <strong>size control of the plants<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a fairly <strong>simple technique<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It allows for <strong>better utilization of light<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It <strong>reduces energy<\/strong> <strong>loss<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higher yields<\/strong> are obtained.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aids in <strong>uniform growth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It <strong>reduces the risk of mold<\/strong> or other <strong>fungi problems<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/poda-main-lining-1.jpg\" alt=\"mainline technique\" class=\"wp-image-156832\" title=\"mainline technique\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/poda-main-lining-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/poda-main-lining-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/poda-main-lining-1-768x346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, it also <strong>presents disadvantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>stress <\/strong>suffered <strong>is high,<\/strong> and the plants need time to recover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is <strong>not suitable for autoflowering<\/strong> plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>longer duration of the crop<\/strong> is obtained.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, to mainline cannabis is useful technique for those with the goal of <strong>increasing yields in a cannabis plant crop<\/strong>, although initially, <strong>more attention<\/strong> must be paid to the plants and more time must be devoted to organizing your cannabis plant crop properly. Once you have all the desired branches, nothing more needs to be done beyond maintaining the correct parameters for optimal development.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cultivator always seeks to increase yields and enhance the organoleptic properties of cannabis seeds, which translates into a plethora of possible cultivation techniques aimed precisely at improving their performance. In fact, it is possible to both prune and trellis your plants. 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