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**SOG over ScrOG**
Why use SOG over ScrOG or the other way around?
We know that ScrOG decreases the height needed to grow, as well as
the number of plants, but is there any other difference between
these two techniques?
**SCROG (a screen grid method use to grow)**
**SOG (Sea Of Green)**
Both techniques are meant to create a canopy that takes full
advantage of its linear space, in essence both are attempts at
maximizing yield from a given space. When viewed from the side
the ideal SOG or ScrOG canopy will be filled from corner to corner
with buds, all of which are the same distance from the light, and
none of which has any wasted space between them. No top-of-canopy
space goes to waste.
Differences other than those mentioned above.
-SOG-
Meant to produce super large colas. Since many plants spaced so
closely together each will shade adjacent plants and prevent
branching, Flowering growth is focused on the top of the mainstem
so one large mainstem cola is produced from each plant.
**"With SOG you don't want branching."**
Plant height is a concern with SOG since there is no ceiling on
upward growth, lights will need to be raised as plants grow.
Plants should be of the same variety or posses the same growth
traits to maintain an even canopy.
Both techniques have a positive and negative way of growing.
Ofcourse you can adjust both techniques to one you think might
be better. This is wat you see in the Netherlands. Proffesional
growers combine the positive things of SOG / ScroG together and
experiment with both techniques to get in the end better results.
When we first tried SOG we where not successful, from being both
inexperienced and because of the uneven growth I got from using
different varieties from seed. One thing we did not like at all
about SOG was the number of plants needed. That wouldn't change
no matter how successful we where with the method. We also didn't
like all the extra maintenance involved with emitters clogging
for all those pots, one plant is a hell of a lot easier to care
for if you water manually.....:-(
Consider that, in the end, 25 SOG plants were replaced with ONE
ScrOG plant. The savings in time and space from not having to
maintain 25 clones and the "multiple" mothers needed to produce
them far offsets the time needed by ScrOG for training. Not to
mention which bracket one falls into when the subject of law and
the number of plants comes up.
All in all, We'd take ScrOG over SOG anytime just on the maintenance
differences alone. If we HAD to have huuuge colas then SOG would be
the preference, but with no real difference in yield weight and
potency we don't feel a need to impress anyone when we can make life
a whole lot easier. But again it will Depence on your grow situation
and experience to find out which method will suite you best.
We advice 'Starters' to choose for the ScrOG method. After time
you can consider to invest more time and try the SoG method.
One interesting thing about ScrOG is that before buds start forming
heavily all attention is focused to what's under the trellis for
training. Once buds start filling the attention shifts to just what's
above the trellis. At this point what's under the trellis is mostly
unimportant as far as light is concerned, it's mostly wood. Above the
trellis there is a sea of buds that's literally only an inch or two
high. So the effective height difference between any two buds in the
canopy varies by no more than an inch or two relative to the light. And
each of the buds that are there could be said to be spaced in square
inches rather than square feet. At this point, the entire canopy is not
only closer to the light (+/- 2
inches), but colas are also spaced closer together.
Example:
A 3x3 space is 9sq ft.. With SOG figure 3 or 4 plants/sq ft,
that's 27 to 36 plants that all have to be ready to flower at
the same. Also consider how many mothers you must have available
to take 30 to 40 cuttings from (includes 10% spares maybe more
depending on your cloning skills). WIth ScrOG, 1 mother and 1
cutting will do it:-) With 6ft of headroom either method should
work.
We advice people to start on soil for the first few harvests,
because It's less complecated then Hydro and A more comfortable
medium and it's no shame to keep the first attempts as simple as
possible. Whichever method you choose, size the pot to the plant
size you expect.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. For a small personal
use garden, I think ScrOG is the method of choice. The first time
I read the description of ScrOG, I knew my garden needed immediate
modification to incorporate the ScrOG concepts.
ScrOG has been so efficient but does have a small learning curve
associated with it in terms of timing the induction. It's one of
those "on the job training" kind of things, because every variety
is a little different.
The right system for you is going to be different than the right
system for anyone else, at least a little. If you're thinking
about growing, check out
http://www.marijuana-seeds.net/FreeReports.html
(AOLers,<a href="http://www.marijuana-seeds.net/FreeReports.html"> click
here </a>.)
From time to time we ad more Info to the E-book. Or go for the
Marijuana Grower's Insider's Guide by Mel Frank.
Do a bunch of reading and a bunch of thinking before you start.
Poor preparation is the downfall of many a would be grower.
Realistically analyze your growing space and design a system
that is right for the space. Start with good quality seeds.
Pay careful attention, but don't kill your babies with kindness.
Don't tell anyone, ever! And most of all, HAVE FUN.
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It's great to see new people who enjoy out Hobby. Is 'Your' grow
looking nice! wanna give some details on the setup?
We had this idea to collect Grow-Reports/Setups from 'You'
Then put all -reports- back on our website so you can
see yourself the differents between other growers.
We doing this because of the fact that you learn a lot
from other reports and can improve your own growspace
by the help of other Subs. of Tips & tricks newsletter.
See the following Example:
Hi,
I have a growing space that is 8 ft by 3.5 ft by 4 ft tall.
It is well ventilated and is set up with temp controls/
humidity.
I have a 1000 watt horizontally mounted metal halide.
I flower my plants into bud at just 10-14 inches.
I growing on soil and at the moment i have 15 cuttings ready
to go in flowering. I'm trying to use the ScrOG method because
it suites me best in space and available time.
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You can also include is:
-What strain are You growing or planned to grow?
-What did you do to get good reflection of the walls
in your growroom?
-You grow on soil or Hydro.
-What do you prefer; ScrOG or SOG <Sea of Green>
-The light source you use> HPS, Metal halide, or others.
Ofcourse you can send you reports anonymous. We do not include
any names or email address, only if you want to.
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Feel FREE to ASK for INFO or questions. We'll bring it to
you in the next issue of Tips & Tricks.
Have the Best Weekend... Take Care,
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Ron & Vic-
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