All I know is when I did TG so late in the game and her stem really got busted up… she’s frosted up pretty good…not like others on this forum but I’m taking the win. BTW… that stem never really “healed” like the others did with the knuckle…
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That happens fairly often. As long as there’s a path for the nutrients to follow, usually they survive. I’ve had some shoot nearly torn off the main stem and still grow just fine, just needed some support so the weight of the buds didn’t pull them off completely 
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Exactly.
One of the BIGGEST lessons I learned on this grow (mainly from you), is if they are healthy, they are hard to kill and not to worry so much. I can’t believe, I’m almost to the end… 
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I’m gonna be pinching but not breaking. Starting at seedling stage and doing it till flip. And will be strategic popping during flower.
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That’s what I’ve done this round, not breaking them over, just rolling the stems til they crush a bit, but left the buds standing. I’ve had to use soft wire loops to hold two tops up but the frost is there, I started doing it as the buds really started to stack. I only did it in the top colas, but lowers are pretty frosty too, I imagine the plant sends the hormones all throughout the plant, not just the damaged part. And I have been grabbing a fan leaf on them every time I open them up and just mangling the leaf, like a deer was chewing on it, their natural defense is to make more trichomes which taste bad to the deer, good to us!
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Can’t wait @Dman1969 !!!
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Interesting, do you have an example of “mangling” looks like? Could I use a hole puncher on the fan leaf to imitate deer chewing on them???
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I’m that person who always likes to think of a solution to a problem… sometimes things I think up have already been patented others maybe/ maybe not??
So had an issue with the grow room getting too hot for my taste so I wanted to keep the door open, however, that invites light leaks. So here’s my solution…I think it’s a pretty cool idea. Black out curtains hung on a adjustable shower rod. Works like a charm. Not like this is a patent idea or anything… just sharing.
On another note…all you engineers and creators out there… if one of these doesn’t exist…it would be a goldmine. I was using my microscope to get tric pics and the focus thingy is on the microscope which is attached to a mic stand. So every time you adjust the focus you move the microscope and it’s hard to get the shot you want. Someone needs to invent a remote control to adjust the focus on these microscopes…
Ok, I’m done. 
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I’ll post it when I get back, I grab a leaf and just wad it up in my hand.
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Ensuring they have enough calcium really helps with frosting them up, before and during flower 
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My Dust makes sure there’s plenty calcium, magnesium, and sulfur to bring it out.
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I have been using Big6 from Buildasoil the past couple grows…
Important one here too 
Importance of Manganese in Cannabis Flowering
Manganese plays a vital role during the flowering stage of cannabis cultivation. It is essential for several physiological processes that directly impact plant health and yield.
Key Functions of Manganese
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Seed and Flower Development: Manganese supports the development of seeds and reproductive structures, which is crucial for maximizing yield potential.
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Photosynthesis: It aids in the water-splitting process of photosystem II, which is essential for oxygen release and energy production during photosynthesis.
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Enzyme Activation: Manganese acts as a cofactor for various enzymes involved in critical biochemical processes, including carbohydrate metabolism and nitrogen assimilation.
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Nutrient Uptake: It helps in the absorption and proper utilization of other essential nutrients, preventing nutrient antagonisms that could inhibit growth.
Symptoms of Manganese Deficiency
If cannabis plants lack sufficient manganese during flowering, they may exhibit the following symptoms:
| Symptom | Description |
|---|---|
| Yellowing Leaves | Leaves may turn yellow between the veins (interveinal chlorosis). |
| Brown Spots | Progression leads to brown necrotic spots on leaves. |
| Stunted Growth | Overall growth may be hindered, affecting yield. |
Managing Manganese Levels
To ensure adequate manganese levels during flowering:
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Monitor pH Levels: Manganese is best absorbed in a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. High pH can lead to deficiencies.
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Nutrient Solutions: Use cannabis-friendly nutrient solutions that include manganese to support plant health.
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Regular Testing: Conduct leaf tissue analysis to determine nutrient levels and adjust feeding accordingly.
Maintaining proper manganese levels is crucial for healthy cannabis flowering and maximizing yield potential.
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Surprised it did not mention the top leaf vrs the bottom leaf issue with maganese vrs say Nitrogen that can look very similar.
It’s like the most important difference.
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Thanks for the visual you think it’s too late to try it in week 6 of flower?
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@Growdoc you and your special dust…
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Great info Mr big.
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Probably a bit late for them to react and with everything else, I’d just work on the ph and let them finish. Then go hard next round!
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Just giving my girls their treats!
It’s kinda like your secret spices when you bake.
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I was about to say she should try it anyway now. It will still provoke a defensive answer from the plants. I’ve seen people drill holes in their main stem around that time of growth… imo, it’s not really worth it, but who am I to argue!
It’s like the dark period before harvest, or the ice on the soil a couple of days before harvest… It’s all bro science to me, in my limited experience, it’s never produced anything worth writing about… But each growers experiences things differently.
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