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Little Maria is growing really well :) I change it into a new pot ( 11lt ) and she seems to like a lot. Last days were really hot and those littles sheets became yellow :/ I don't know if this is bad or just normal. The 5th noeud its coming im wondering if I have to start topping soon, if this technique is really good or I have a risk to spoil my plant :/
Hello Everywone. its it possible to know 2 weeks before the flowering start, I mean there is a sign or something ? I wanna do topping but I read that the plant needs to recover (2weeks) I read also that its not good making topping before the 5 node :/ :/
Hi @Balagato! You will be able to see pre-flowers about 10~12 days before the real flowering stage. Topping autoflowering strains is a controversial topic, if you're not used to this I would recommend to let the plant grow with its natural shape. As you mentionned, a topping surgery will involve a few days of recovery, and with autoflowers you don't want to slow down the plant, which has a limited lifetime. That being said, I've had great results when topping some autos, I usually do this with the most beautiful / strongest / fastest plants, and I cut above the 3rd or 4th node, because I know their genetics will handle the recovery. However I don't do it with all plants, most of the autos I grew went through LST rather than TOPping/FIMming. It's up to you! Whatever you decide, please let us know how this goes! Happy growing 👊
The Low Stress Training is going really good, its easier than I thought :). I notice today the first flowers coming, so next watering bloom nutrients will come. I didn't do the topping and I think it was the right choice.
@ganjet, thank u for your answer. Not before? my plagron calendar says in the 3th week I have to star the bloom. But I see in other diaries that everywhere wait for the flowering. Thanks again :)
Looking in good shape , I bet it smells fantastic as well !! Keep up the great work and best of luck to you on future grows , ill be back on your next update !
-Happy Growing!
Hi @@weshgato! You will be able to see pre-flowers about 10~12 days before the real flowering stage. Topping autoflowering strains is a controversial topic, if you're not used to this I would recommend to let the plant grow with its natural shape. As you mentionned, a topping surgery will involve a few days of recovery, and with autoflowers you don't want to slow down the plant, which has a limited lifetime. That being said, I've had great results when topping some autos, I usually do this with the most beautiful / strongest / fastest plants, and I cut above the 3rd or 4th node, because I know their genetics will handle the recovery. However I don't do it with all plants, most of the autos I grew went through LST rather than TOPping/FIMming. It's up to you! Whatever you decide, please let us know how this goes! Happy growing 👊
For autos you have to top above the 4th node, removing the 5th pair of leaves. Any later and it will start flowering. By the looks of it, you are just at the right point to TOP
weshgato
