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When am I ready to start topping my plants?

FullFuzzystarted grow question 6y ago

I was thinking of topping my plants in about a weeks time after they're a little more established in their larger pots unless the stressed one doesn't start to bounce back. Does it seem to early for that?

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Shagrathanswered grow question 6y ago

Hi! Usually topping is done when there is 5-6 nodes grown. If you have stunted growth and little bit struggling I would wait until she is growing helthy and strong and only then I would top her. Topping causes lots of stress to the plant and if she is already stressed it will take longer to heal from it. Topping a healthy plant will not stress nearly as much and she will bounce back much faster. If you are not in a hurry I suggest that you take your time with the girl and heal her good before topping! 👌

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CRiSPrGrowanswered grow question 6y ago

that's actually smack down when you want to be topping growmie, good luck 🚀

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labifleanswered grow question 6y ago

Hey gardener! It's too early to shock her. Wait until she's between the 5th and 7th nodes to start training them. Good luck bella ciao

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MadeInGermanyanswered grow question 6y ago

Hi in a week you will be able to topping very well :-). You could do that now if you like :-) that's not a problem 👍💪🏻

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DeadwebsiteBoringcommunityanswered grow question 6y ago

Don't top at all. Your first plant yes? she is already looking a bit behind.. Learn to water and feed nutrients and grow a healthy strong plant then do the training stuff later.. Your like 2-3 weeks away from when I'd consider topping. But she is really stunted. Sorry but true I can help you if you need more information. But yes this is your answer Your not ready to top this grow at all.

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