I've been given 3x 4-5ft plants in 5 gallon buckets that are 3-4 weeks into flower. I cannot extend my light any higher (600w in a DR100) and the plants are still stretching, some are touching the reflector and others are going past the reflector.
When possible, I tie down branches. What else can I do? I'd like to avoid chopping off tops because there's a lot of hairs on top. A lot of branches don't easily bend. I just broke one the other day trying to bend it a little (but it healed fine and is now stretching into the reflector.)
If I do manage to tie down the branches, the 4 plants would extend their bucket diameter and begin going into each other's space. Would this be acceptable vs just chopping off branches/tops?
When possible, I tie down branches. What else can I do? I'd like to avoid chopping off tops because there's a lot of hairs on top. A lot of branches don't easily bend. I just broke one the other day trying to bend it a little (but it healed fine and is now stretching into the reflector.)
If I do manage to tie down the branches, the 4 plants would extend their bucket diameter and begin going into each other's space. Would this be acceptable vs just chopping off branches/tops?