Things are looking very verdant!
:thumb::green_heart:
Verdant indeed! Haha thanks Baron!

They're looking great Dutch! It seems like yesterday you started and they're starting to go vertical already. :green_heart:
Thanks Otter! I know these ladies have been growing quickly and it won’t be long till this tent and trellis net is filled right up! Excited to flower out these Gorillas and Purple Punch! Congrats again on GJOTM!
 
No newb questions my friend anything I can help with I will! Top once for quadline! The initial topping is all that is required. After that it’s all about tying down and training your branches. As for the supercrop, I do it in a way that it increases the branches and their training. Not to bend a branch on a 90° like you would think. I “massage” the branches every few inches to make knuckles along them. This helps with stability and nutrient uptake!
It looks like this:

You can see the slight knuckle or bump in the stalk. That is from my mild Supercrop.

That’s not to say you can’t though. If you have a real stubborn lead branch you can supercrop it to allow others to catch up!


Thanks Penny I’ve come a looooong way since my first grow! I can’t wait for these next few rounds of flower to really dial this setup in!
Thank You Dutch. So you do a little super cropping on the ones you quadline Do you do others that you tie down as well and only them innless you have a unruly branch.
 
Hey Dutch, going to start the quadline process tomorrow on my Phantom Cookies Domina. Is this correct? Remove nodes one and two and two days later take off the fifth node by topping?
Great question I was wanting to double check that myself. I will need to start Quadlining soon too. 3 of my baby girls have popped their heads out of the soil but one is being stubborn and hasn't broke the surface yet. I have my fingers crossed for her
:high-five:
 
Hey Dutch, going to start the quadline process tomorrow on my Phantom Cookies Domina. Is this correct? Remove nodes one and two and two days later take off the fifth node by topping?
Hey Hutch, that is correct! Top about a 1/4” above node 4 for better structural support this will prevent splitting later on when tying down! If you plant is strong and healthy you can top and do node removal at the same time. That’s entirely up to you though. I’ve done it both ways with great success. I’ll post some pictures today if exact node removal and topping process for anyone interested!

Thank You Dutch. So you do a little super cropping on the ones you quadline Do you do others that you tie down as well and only them innless you have a unruly branch.
No problem PC and that’s right. I’ll massage the branches in multiple spots to create stronger plants. This will help with the overall structure and stability later on as well as nutrient uptake.

Great question I was wanting to double check that myself. I will need to start Quadlining soon too. 3 of my baby girls have popped their heads out of the soil but one is being stubborn and hasn't broke the surface yet. I have my fingers crossed for her
:high-five:
I’m sure the last one will pop up anytime! Pictures coming up soon!
 
Quadline Tutorial

I have tried to detail the knowledge I currently have of "quadline" and with the help of many friends here I have grow some lovely examples and am slowly mastering the art of the #Quadsquad

Lets start off with the Critical+2.0 girls that I started my qaudline journey with a while back.
** Any questions are good questions!**
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72FF4064-FC9D-4D2A-AE05-CA585A453CF2.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut

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3CDEAEAA-A628-4921-8DC1-31F4BBEB1D87.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut

BF7278FC-3A53-48AC-B07C-44C06F9525B6.jpeg
BF7278FC-3A53-48AC-B07C-44C06F9525B6.jpeg

After deciding which nodes I wanted to form my "X" I began to remove the lower nodes and top the upper portion.
A7FA7559-0E95-4199-B18E-CEE21017001A.jpeg
A7FA7559-0E95-4199-B18E-CEE21017001A.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut
Quadline Example!

5895CABA-A754-4A45-A04F-24A91C1A181E.jpeg
5895CABA-A754-4A45-A04F-24A91C1A181E.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut
Quadline Example!

B9E14518-2833-448A-BF66-1A0CC3F48C00.jpeg
B9E14518-2833-448A-BF66-1A0CC3F48C00.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut
Starting the Quadline Example!

During the process.
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E399351D-D4A9-4F69-B5B7-BD52C6716887.jpeg

669F5C64-9E0B-4350-BE96-A13324689B75.jpeg
669F5C64-9E0B-4350-BE96-A13324689B75.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut
Tops and nodes removed!

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4E3D41B0-7843-42CE-8D4C-482AF521A46F.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #4
Top removed!

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0D7FA090-D8BA-4801-B44F-926E5C0677D6.jpeg
Nodes 1/2 removed.

C37CE7F3-5854-4B93-8843-1497F7F960B6.jpeg
C37CE7F3-5854-4B93-8843-1497F7F960B6.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #4
Before the cutting began!

C90CA75C-6405-45B9-BDBF-69E129A49AD0.jpeg
C90CA75C-6405-45B9-BDBF-69E129A49AD0.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #4
Top View

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F374F603-6CFD-4803-BD98-42CDA4DEC03E.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #4
Before Quadline


The end result and beginning of the "Quadline"
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7FC70272-E0BF-49AF-96CB-051102E2528B.jpeg

This process was repeated for the other Critical+2.0 so now we have them both on the right path! They should rebound in a day or 2 with their strong new growth.
 
Lovely tute! :thumb: :bravo:
 
Excellent tut, Dutch!

Quadlining is a great way to start training off. It accomplishes a few things for me, which I appreciate very much over other forms involving topping/fimming:

a) that "X" shape. Perfect way to get started off when you have a square space to fill up.

b) quicker filling in of the canopy, thus less veg time.

c) better than a mainline or manifold in terms of time it takes to get it done. With a manifold/mainline approach, you need to cut twice, where with a quadline you just need it once to get the same resulting number of tops.

They really are similar ways to do the same thing, but the quadline also keeps node 4, where a mainline/manifold just keeps node 3.


Now if I were going with a wide and narrow space, a mainline may be a better approach, or even a flux for that matter. But you're also extending your veg time too.

Since I like to keep things as simple as possible, grow setups notwithstanding (:laugh:), I always allow for a square growing space for the plants. So the "X" of a quadline works just right! :D
 
Quadline Tutorial

I have tried to detail the knowledge I currently have of "quadline" and with the help of many friends here I have grow some lovely examples and am slowly mastering the art of the #Quadsquad

Lets start off with the Critical+2.0 girls that I started my qaudline journey with a while back.
** Any questions are good questions!**
72FF4064-FC9D-4D2A-AE05-CA585A453CF2.jpeg
72FF4064-FC9D-4D2A-AE05-CA585A453CF2.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut

3CDEAEAA-A628-4921-8DC1-31F4BBEB1D87.jpeg
3CDEAEAA-A628-4921-8DC1-31F4BBEB1D87.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut

BF7278FC-3A53-48AC-B07C-44C06F9525B6.jpeg
BF7278FC-3A53-48AC-B07C-44C06F9525B6.jpeg

After deciding which nodes I wanted to form my "X" I began to remove the lower nodes and top the upper portion.
A7FA7559-0E95-4199-B18E-CEE21017001A.jpeg
A7FA7559-0E95-4199-B18E-CEE21017001A.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut
Quadline Example!

5895CABA-A754-4A45-A04F-24A91C1A181E.jpeg
5895CABA-A754-4A45-A04F-24A91C1A181E.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut
Quadline Example!

B9E14518-2833-448A-BF66-1A0CC3F48C00.jpeg
B9E14518-2833-448A-BF66-1A0CC3F48C00.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut
Starting the Quadline Example!

During the process.
E399351D-D4A9-4F69-B5B7-BD52C6716887.jpeg
E399351D-D4A9-4F69-B5B7-BD52C6716887.jpeg

669F5C64-9E0B-4350-BE96-A13324689B75.jpeg
669F5C64-9E0B-4350-BE96-A13324689B75.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #3 and #4
Day - 24 from being cut
Tops and nodes removed!

4E3D41B0-7843-42CE-8D4C-482AF521A46F.jpeg
4E3D41B0-7843-42CE-8D4C-482AF521A46F.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #4
Top removed!

0D7FA090-D8BA-4801-B44F-926E5C0677D6.jpeg
0D7FA090-D8BA-4801-B44F-926E5C0677D6.jpeg
Nodes 1/2 removed.

C37CE7F3-5854-4B93-8843-1497F7F960B6.jpeg
C37CE7F3-5854-4B93-8843-1497F7F960B6.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #4
Before the cutting began!

C90CA75C-6405-45B9-BDBF-69E129A49AD0.jpeg
C90CA75C-6405-45B9-BDBF-69E129A49AD0.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #4
Top View

F374F603-6CFD-4803-BD98-42CDA4DEC03E.jpeg
F374F603-6CFD-4803-BD98-42CDA4DEC03E.jpeg
Critical+2.0 #4
Before Quadline


The end result and beginning of the "Quadline"
7FC70272-E0BF-49AF-96CB-051102E2528B.jpeg
7FC70272-E0BF-49AF-96CB-051102E2528B.jpeg

This process was repeated for the other Critical+2.0 so now we have them both on the right path! They should rebound in a day or 2 with their strong new growth.

That really is a perfect tutorial! Very clear with super uncluttered photos.

I notice that in this tut you are in a fairly small pot. When would you transplant into a wider pot? I ask because mine are in fairly small pots and I was thinking I'd better build up those roots and transplant before I start but then I see you are in fairly small pots.
 
Lovely tute! :thumb: :bravo:
Thanks Baron!

Nice tutorial Dutch! Got it bookmarked for future reference.
Excellent N420! If you have any questions when you start just ask

Looking like your off to the rodeo... GL
Thanks Woody!

Excellent tut, Dutch!

Quadlining is a great way to start training off. It accomplishes a few things for me, which I appreciate very much over other forms involving topping/fimming:

a) that "X" shape. Perfect way to get started off when you have a square space to fill up.

b) quicker filling in of the canopy, thus less veg time.

c) better than a mainline or manifold in terms of time it takes to get it done. With a manifold/mainline approach, you need to cut twice, where with a quadline you just need it once to get the same resulting number of tops.

They really are similar ways to do the same thing, but the quadline also keeps node 4, where a mainline/manifold just keeps node 3.


Now if I were going with a wide and narrow space, a mainline may be a better approach, or even a flux for that matter. But you're also extending your veg time too.

Since I like to keep things as simple as possible, grow setups notwithstanding :)laugh:), I always allow for a square growing space for the plants. So the "X" of a quadline works just right! :D
It works great for all growing areas. The training and interaction with my plants is what I really enjoy plus the benefit it gives the plants come flower is an added bonus!
Thanks Vortex!

That really is a perfect tutorial! Very clear with super uncluttered photos.

I notice that in this tut you are in a fairly small pot. When would you transplant into a wider pot? I ask because mine are in fairly small pots and I was thinking I'd better build up those roots and transplant before I start but then I see you are in fairly small pots.
Thanks Hutch! Typically the aim is to transplant when the plant can’t be trained out any further in the current pot. Depending on how long you want to veg for the idea behind it is train outwards to the edge of the pot and then allow the plant to go vertical a few inches and flip to flower.

If you plan to flower in a 2-3Gal pot you will train outwards for less time than you would in a 5-7Gal+ pot.
 
Highya Dutchie,

I concur! You did a super job with the quad tutorial! Fun creating things, huh!?! I don't comment too much because everyone else uses all the superlatives, and you know how good (to you) your plants look! Proud papa! I do love the results from your quadlining efforts produce. Very satisfying to look at! Cheers
 
Interesting strains Dutchy! Cruisin past to see ya quading it up... Looking good.
:passitleft:
Hey Low! Quads are growing strong and genetics are poppin off! Hope your well brother!

Highya Dutchie,

I concur! You did a super job with the quad tutorial! Fun creating things, huh!?! I don't comment too much because everyone else uses all the superlatives, and you know how good (to you) your plants look! Proud papa! I do love the results from your quadlining efforts produce. Very satisfying to look at! Cheers
Hey Bode and thank you! You can jump in wherever you like I’m happy to have you and I am a proud papa indeed! Quadline is a really interactive training method which produces some killer plants!

Great tutorial Thank you it is Very helpful to us newbs.
Not a problem at all PC! I’m glad your able to use it and start your own quads!! Remember if you have any questions along the way to just ask!

Great tutorial Dutch! No surprise here. You’re such a good teacher. :thumb:
Awe, thanks HH! I appreciate that! I’ve still got lots to learn though!

Good work Dutch!
Thanks Penny!

Cheers Preston! :passitleft:


I’ve got a big update with a bunch of pictures coming today that I’ll be getting together shortly! Always something going on here and I’ve got some continued quadline training techniques to share as well!

Hope everyone is having a good day so far! I’ve got the day off so I’ll be making my rounds and catching up!
 
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