Scrog net . Size and when to place

[Sheriffatman]

Hi peoples
on my 2nd grow and have decided to top and scrog this time round. Just topped both my girls, .
My tent is 4ft -2ft ( 120cm- 60cm) do I want a smaller scrog than my tent so I can stretch it and take up some of the slack, surely you want some tension in the netting???
And at what point after topping do I place my net?
cheers peoples
The Sherrif

 

[Mañ'O'Green]

Hi peoples
on my 2nd grow and have decided to top and scrog this time round. Just topped both my girls, .
My tent is 4ft -2ft ( 120cm- 60cm) do I want a smaller scrog than my tent so I can stretch it and take up some of the slack, surely you want some tension in the netting???
And at what point after topping do I place my net?
cheers peoples
The Sherrif

I have tried to SCROG autos twice. I did not work either time. The plants simply do not stay in veg long enough. The nets just ended up being a support system. In a SCROG the branches of the plant are trained horizontally along the screen to expose all of the bud sites to the light. I have done this well with photos over a two month period before the flip. Autos just don't give you enough time before they flower.

 

[McDee]

Hi peoples
on my 2nd grow and have decided to top and scrog this time round. Just topped both my girls, .
My tent is 4ft -2ft ( 120cm- 60cm) do I want a smaller scrog than my tent so I can stretch it and take up some of the slack, surely you want some tension in the netting???
And at what point after topping do I place my net?
cheers peoples
The Sherrif

I have a 2x4 as well, and have done 2 scrogs. 1 auto and 1 photo I would recommend sticking with photo for scrog, it's just easier. I would recommend just topping and spread with lst then lollipop. You will get a very similar result as a scrog. I dont want to discourage you, it can be done here is my toothless alien from a test for Mephisto.

I made this 1 from PVC its solid worked nice. The photo I did after this I got a scrog net off Ebay. It's a 2 piece scrog net and a support net for above if needed. It covers up to 5x5, but I fitted to 2x4 and zip tied excess. It hooks on tent polls. I put zip ties above and below the hooks to keep from moving. I cant recommend the net more. Im stuck with the size of the pvc net I built, but net can be set to any height. If you do scrog autos I would look for larger autos like xxl white widow or something like that. Makes sure it's a strong plant before you top, if it's a slow grower she will recover slow too. Good luck and if you do a journal tag me I love a scrog! Stay lifted.

 

[nizmoKush]

When I scrog my auto i start kinda early but I don't top tho.

 

[Frank_Spencer]

Hi peoples
on my 2nd grow and have decided to top and scrog this time round. Just topped both my girls, .
My tent is 4ft -2ft ( 120cm- 60cm) do I want a smaller scrog than my tent so I can stretch it and take up some of the slack, surely you want some tension in the netting???
And at what point after topping do I place my net?
cheers peoples
The Sherrif

I tried it on my current grow. Not for me to be honest. I understand the comments about photos being better for it though.

 

[Sheriffatman]

Thankyou all for your feedback, I’ve had the same reservations myself after many YouTube videos. I’ve already topped both mygirls at day 19 and 20. Today they are 3 weeks old , so yes that doesn’t leave enough time to fill that scrog, it would just end up being one of those ugly trellis grows. Maybe I just stick to lst .we shall see. Thanks again peoples.

 

[Tom Bombadil]

i always used 1.5 inch chicken wire..with photos

 

[BigB6]

Here is an image of my current and first scrog. Mephisto forgotten cookies and fastbuds blue dream. As said above it's not a true scrog. What I found doing this is it's great at filling the area and spreading the plant without having to apply ties for lst all the time. I placed the net about 12" above the pot, strain dependant. If it a small strain probably don't bother. During the stretch I came in almost every day for 1-2 weeks and tucked branches. Was the easiest way I've ever filled a tend and looks like it will be my biggest yield from this 4x4. Regardless of what anyone says you should try it. It will do no harm.

 

[Sheriffatman]

Here is an image of my current and first scrog. Mephisto forgotten cookies and fastbuds blue dream. As said above it's not a true scrog. What I found doing this is it's great at filling the area and spreading the plant without having to apply ties for lst all the time. I placed the net about 12" above the pot, strain dependant. If it a small strain probably don't bother. During the stretch I came in almost every day for 1-2 weeks and tucked branches. Was the easiest way I've ever filled a tend and looks like it will be my biggest yield from this 4x4. Regardless of what anyone says you should try it. It will do no harm.

cheers mate . I’ve been mulling it over all morning about what to do next and I know it probably won’t end up being a proper scrog grow,, but as you say it’s a nice way to fill some tent , so I just ordered some Netting, I will learn from it if nothing else, you will have to jump on my journal ( strawberry highs ) and see how i get on. May need some more advice lol
thanks again

 

[Tom Bombadil]

scrogging can increase likelihood of powdery mildew, so make sure you have adequate airflow.