SCROG

SCROG stands for "Screen of Green." It is a training method in which a net or grid is stretched over the plant. The shoots are threaded through the meshes and evenly distributed, creating a flat, even canopy. The goal is to make optimal use of the available light.

What SCROG is

Instead of letting the plant grow freely upwards, the net creates a horizontal plane. As soon as shoots grow through the grid, they are guided to the side and woven into the meshes. This creates an even surface of many shoot tips at the same height – ideal under a fixed light source, because the light then reaches all tips equally well. SCROG is often used for indoor cultivation in a grow box.

SCROG Procedure

The net is stretched at a certain height above the plants. During the vegetative phase, the shoots are regularly re-threaded until the surface is evenly filled. SCROG combines well with Low Stress Training and Topping, as all three work towards a wide, even canopy. It requires some patience but rewards with very even light distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions about SCROG

What does SCROG stand for?

For "Screen of Green" – a method in which a net distributes the plant canopy flat and evenly.

What does a SCROG net do?

An even canopy where many shoot tips are at the same height and make optimal use of the light.

Can SCROG be combined with other methods?

Yes, especially well with LST and Topping. All three aim for a wide, flat growth habit.