Training & Plant Architecture
Mainlining & Structured Branch Selection
Mainlining uses repeated pruning and branch selection to create a symmetrical framework, trading time and recovery for a deliberately organized canopy.
Key concepts
- Symmetry is created through branch selection, not guaranteed by the plant
- Repeated pruning extends recovery time
- Equal branch number does not guarantee equal vigor
- Root health and environmental consistency influence recovery
What to measure or observe
- Record each pruning stage
- Compare branch diameter and growth rate
- Correct dominant branches gradually
- Track total recovery time
Common mistakes
- Following a fixed node recipe regardless of plant vigor
- Removing too much tissue from a stressed plant
- Assuming symmetry guarantees equal yield
Visuals this lesson still needs
- Mainline build sequence
- Branch selection map
- Symmetry versus vigor comparison
- Recovery checkpoints