Stalk split during flower

[SleepMaster]

Hello OG. currently i have 2 uk cheese in my 4x4 vivisun tent that are in week 4 of flower day 23.

While using some pieces of old dead plant stalk to space some branches and open the canopy, I accidently split the stalk of the uk cheese #1 but the plant itself is still standing. I know there isn’t much I can do here but wait but I was curious to know has anyone else on OG ever had a stalk split during flower and how did it affect your yield or flower cycle? Is there anything I can do atm or just wait
You can see it in the last photo

[leetdood]

I split a stalk previous to flower, on purpose

Seemed fine

Just make sure it doesn’t get infected, and that the xylem isn’t damaged. The xylem will look like the skin or bark.

[leetdood]

You can tape it with electrical tape for a week or so to close it up. Don’t forget

[SleepMaster]

Thanks man.l! I think I’m gonna tape it. I have only duct tape atm would that be enough or should I specifically grab electrical tape?

[leetdood]

Duct tape should work. I’ve used masking tape. Electrical just binds to itself the best without losing tension.

Don’t forget to take it off. The stem will continue growing

[leetdood]

One time I taped a skewer to a stem, because it had a huge break

Then later on, I realized it was choking the stem so I took it off, but it had created a weak spot because of the delay!

So that’s why I emphasize keeping an eye on it

[WoodAndWeedWizard]

I like to use rubber coated bamboo wire when this happens. It’ll heal up fine and you probably won’t even notice it in a few weeks.

This happens to me pretty much every time I try to bend and train a little late.

[SleepMaster]

@leetdood

I emphasize keeping an eye on it

I will definitely keep this in mind

@WoodAndWeedWizard

This happens to me pretty much every time I try to bend and train a little late.

Yeah I thought they were spaced enough then decided to open the canopy more a little late like you said. Bad idea lol.

I will def patch her up and keep an eye out to make sure it won’t become a choke point. Thanks @leetdood and @WoodAndWeedWizard appreciate the great advices

[mota]

I agree with the advice above - tape it back together. I’ve had this happen to me and taping the broken branch back to the main stem has worked every time. Cannabis is such a strong and forgiving plant! It wants to grow!

[JustANobody]

Tape, I use electrical or duct tape, whatever I grab first. Just had to do this to a blackout Bobby I’m flowering now

[NoCal]

Does it move? Yes…
Should it move? No…

@JustANobody

duct tape

Let us know how it turns out

[MissinBissin]

Electrical tape will keep the complaining down @SleepMaster.

Good find, and if you get a Split early. There are no issues.

When I FIM / TOP anything outdoors, that joint gets protected with tape, for those windy days (bright Sun and good nutes)

Almost lost the Panama Red to a bunch of splits on my First F’md plant.
Learned a good outdoor lesson
Duct Tape lol, when req’d

[JustANobody]

It’s fine, not the first time, won’t be the last lol

[NoCal]

I figured yours came out fine, lol. Was talking to the OP

[Budderton]

@MissinBissin

Duct Tape lol, when req’d

They might as well find you handy @MissinBissin .
Couldn’t resist…

[MissinBissin]

So true Buddy I cannot stop laughing @Budderton
That shit is golden.
Too funny, i have a super advanced camera and lens system, and I have the lens duct-taped and its on manual.

Stuff gets used !

[bassman5420]

I have split many a stalk in the past. Tape on small plants/branches or zip ties on things that need to be lashed together a bit tighter. Reusable zip ties are nice for all sorts of things in the grow room but normal ones will work as well.