foot of space, mature faster, and are easier
to care for than large ones. People used to
think that size or age were important, but
they soon found out that maturity or
ripeness is the important factor. As the
buds on the plant ripen, their potency
increases. Depending on how intensive the
technique and the variety being grown,
plants are forced to flower when they are
between 8-15 inches tall. Mature plants
reach a height of 18-30 inches.
Plants forced when they are small have
little chance to develop side shoots. This
means that each plant uses not only a
smaller vertical space, but has a smaller
radius. Plants which are flowered when
they are very small can be placed very
close together. Short plants use much less
vertical space so gardeners often find it
convenient to divide the growing area into
several levels of shelves or bunks.
ron
(Ron)
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