Differences in SOG vs. SCROG Growing Techniques
Today we'll discuss two cultivation methods, SOG and SCROG. While different in approach, they share the same goal of increasing harvest quantity. To achieve the highest success in cultivation, we must follow specific factors that we'll explore. And although these techniques were not previously recommended for beginners, after reading our article, you'll understand them and find these methods quite straightforward.
What Does SOG Mean?
SOG, from the original English name Sea Of Green, represents a cultivation technique applicable to cannabis. The literal translation is "sea of green" and describes a large quantity of green plants. It's used in cannabis cultivation and other plants placed in small containers with minimal or no vegetative growth. This creates numerous green flowers from many plants.
SOG works on a small space principle. With minimal vegetative growth, densely packed plants don't have time to create large flowers from side branches, so most flowers concentrate on the main flower and central stem. Regarding yields, they are lower, but the cultivation produces 4-6 times more plants than traditional growing methods. Ultimately, this can mean higher yields than fewer naturally grown plants.
What is SCROG?
The SCROG cultivation technique significantly differs from the previously mentioned method. First, it uses fewer plants. These plants are given a longer vegetative phase. Secondly, large pots are suitable for SCROG cultivation, as cannabis spends several months in the vegetative phase. Lastly, branch growth differs, with branches growing under horizontal mesh. Branches intertwine through network holes. Holes measure approximately 2.5 cm in diameter. Although only a few plants (1 or 2) are grown, yields increase per plant.
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