i have heard that you can veg indefinitely.
i have also heard that after a time in veg the plant will start producing alternating nodes rather than two side by side nodes.
is the quality of the plant changed after alternating nodes begins? if so, then doesnt that mean vegging does not go on indefinitely?
i assume this will be a short thread, but who knows.
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Hmm, that’s a good question. I have no idea, but let’s ask @garrigan62, @Niala.
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Nodes start off side by side, but later in veg, it begins alternating. That’s the case with my outdoor plants(from seeds) anyway. After about 2 months of veg, they start alternating.
Ain’t that the truth! Lol. Let’s ask some experts @garrigan62 @Hogmaster @Donaldj @latewood
Did some quick research and alternating nodes are just signs of sexual maturity. Good way to tell when your plants are close to flowering.
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Quality of plant doesn’t change to answer your question @basementstealth
so. even with alternating nodes the plant can stay in veg with no change to quality. assuming you arent looking to clone?
ok got it! case closed.
thanks all
Many have chimed in with good thoughts.
Yes, you can veg indefinitely. How long a Mom functions and produces female clones is all in the care and environment.Once stressed to a certain point, Mom’s can start producing “hermies”.
Alternating nodes are equal double sets of leaves that alternate at each node space. After being topped and cloned for a while, you can see uneven nodal spacing as mentioned above, and all clones tend to have uneven nodes.
The only time you see perfectly even alternating nodes is on a seedling.
Happy growing
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Alternating nodes forming on a plant from seed. Never been topped. Only super cropped once. 4 days after flip to 12/12.
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Alternating nodes means 2 leaves point East/West, and then at the next
node leaves point North/South.
Supercropping cause the same effect as topping in regard to where and how
new shoots form
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