Dru West: The amount that a plant will grow once transitioned into the 12/12 Flowering Cycle depends highly on the genetics of the strain. Indica dominant strains will react far differently than Sativa dominant ones.
Indica dominant strains may only gain 50% in size during the first two to three weeks of the Flowering Cycle, finishing 1 ½ times their original size. Due to the short time in which they have to finish flowering, (6-8 weeks) less time and energy is spent on vegetative growth during these weeks of the flowering cycle. This is one reason Indica dominant buds are known to be larger in size and more dense than their Sativa counterparts.
In the case of Sativa dominant strains which take longer to finish flowering (9-12 weeks), more time and energy is dedicated to vegetative growth during the first four to six weeks of the flowering cycle. The average sativa dominant plant could easily stretch up to 200% in size during this time leaving you with a plant three times the size it was when you put it in. Sativa plants will produce several more buds than Indica plants but they are typically smaller and less dense.
Due to this, it is safe to always expect your hybrid strains to at least double in size in both height and width during the first three to four weeks if left untrained. If you have limited ceiling space in which to grow, you need to begin training your plants out in a more lateral fashion during the vegetative cycle. This will allow the plant to maintain a low, level canopy that is better suited to your restricted space.
I also suggest using a S.C.R.O.G (SCReen Of Green) to help support and maintain the structure of the plant’s canopy. To learn how to build and use a S.C.R.O.G as well as several other innovative training techniques and much more.
Check out my book The Secrets of the West Coast Masters: Uncover the Ultimate Techniques for Growing Medical Marijuana
–@Dru West
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