Stem splitting for extra yield

[toblue]

Anyone ever tried this technique? It is said to increase the quality/ quantity of the yield.

Basically you put 2 zip ties about 4-5 inches apart at the base of the main stem/s and then take a knife and split the stem all the way through. Before you remove the knife waggle it about slightly so you can insert a pencil in the split to keep the 2 split sides apart. This technique should be done a few days or a week before harvest, not sooner.

The purpose of stem splitting is to disturb the flow of nutrients and water right at the base of the stem. Because of this, the plant will start producing more trichomes and more THC

[Bethmeg]

Iv done it although accidently on the main stem.

Its all supercropping really.

I prefer to snap/split the other stems as you could easily lose your plant if not done correctly on the main stem.

It creates more auxins/hormones.

Auxins promote stem elongation, inhibit growth of lateral buds (maintains apical dominance). They are produced in the stem, buds, and root tips. Example: Indole Acetic Acid (IA). Auxin is a plant hormone produced in the stem tip that promotes cell elongation. Auxin moves to the darker side of the plant, causing the cells there to grow larger than corresponding cells on the lighter side of the plant. This produces a curving of the plant stem tip toward the light, a plant movement known as phototropism.

Auxin also plays a role in maintaining apical dominance. Most plants have lateral (sometimes called axillary) buds located at nodes (where leaves attach to the stem). Buds are embryonic meristems maintained in a dormant state. Auxin maintains this dormancy. As long as sufficient auxin is produced by the apical meristem, the lateral buds remain dormant. If the apex of the shoot is removed (by a browsing animal or a scientist), the auxin is no longer produced. This will cause the lateral buds to break their dormancy and begin to grow. In effect, the plant becomes bushier. When a gardener trims a hedge, they are applying apical dominance.

Never tried it in the latter stages,so unsure about the rise in trichs.I wouldnt like to try it,id be scared it interfering with any flush cycle.

[toblue]

I believe Robert Bergman from I love growing marijuana advocates this method, he states it originated in China. Quite extreme but interesting.

If you google "Marijuana stem splitting by Robert Bergman" there is loads of info.