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FIM
Magic43562
started grow question 6y ago
How many nodes are recommended before I start to FIM? And how often should I FIM?
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Techniques. FIMing
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NobodysBuds
answered grow question 6y ago
Wait for a healthy plant. 6+ nodes is generally safe and tends to work better if the axillary growth is begun at least initially, as oppose to little immature nubs. The beginnings of leaves at those nodes will help greatly.
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Fusion
answered grow question 6y ago
FIM is just like topping so I'd say soon as see the true leaves start. Not sure how often but topping it's every 3rd.
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hirund
FIM went wrong, what to do?
I tried FIM training week ago. Something went wrong :/ Maybe I cut too little? What is the best I can do now? Try again or leave it to grow? First image is taken after FIM, second one week after.
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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thenewdude
Hello! should I defoliate my auto after having Fimm'd it? check latest pics
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Week 6
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. FIMing
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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thenewdude
was fimming an auto a mistake or do I spread my next 2 seeds?
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Week 4
Other. General questions
Techniques. FIMing
6y ago
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Bad FIMing
Hi, I did a FIM a week ago, but it seems so bad 😩 , I don't see any new growths, or can it turn out even later? Thank you
Week 4
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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nonick123
Topping o no hacer nada a esta fotodependiente
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Week 3
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
3y ago
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yourbestbud
Fimming
Plant is a little discoloured at fimming point. First time using this technique just wanna make sure this isn’t an infection. Hope I did it right Thanks y’all! Happy growing
Techniques. FIMing
3y ago
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guspirinhes
apical cut
Apical cut in autoflowering, Yes or Not ? Not, they do not have time to recover. Yes, much has been in, with good results. What ? 😜
Techniques. FIMing
6y ago
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Ciujbau
Topping now or another few days ?
Should I start topping now ? seems that GCP and Critical (and even the Random has , just looks thinner) has 3+ nodes , I guess on the Purple Queen has to grow a bit more , for pictures check latest ones from my diary. and after the topping to tie them down ?
Techniques. LST
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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thenewdude
I fimmed my autoflow, and I still have 1 main cola, did I f it up?
curious, I fimmed my autoflow, and I still have 1 main cola, did I f it up, did the plant not respond? kepassa? 😜please help. yes I know I fimming an auto is a mistake ( I found out just after that its not ment for autos) but, it works for some, so curious
Week 6
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. FIMing
6y ago
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viotekusa
Dark Green colour after fimming
I have some Dark green coloration two hours after fimming, wondering what that is, Is it blood of the plant ?
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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NebulaCultivator
Fimming gone wrong?
Did my Fimming attempt go wrong? I fimmed my plant 5 days ago but for me it seems that it just grows normal, may i've cut too little? should i try again? or should i give it a few more days to finally see the results? Last pic is 5 days ago right after fimming.
Techniques. FIMing
2y ago
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Is FIMing done right?
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Week 3
Techniques. FIMing
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Week 9
Techniques. FIMing
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What should I do when I fim and nothing happens
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Techniques. FIMing
4y ago
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naja1
Topping or Fiming
hi growers, I want to try Topping OR Fiming on my plants. Considering my little space which one do you advise? And when I do it? thanks
Week 2
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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Laxzeus32
Top and then FIM auto?
I topped this ILGM skunk auto on Day 12 and she’s tolerated it well. Today is Day 14. I want to go all-in and now Fim the new growth. risky, but I’m going for it. I’d love to hear from anyone who has tried this. Should I fim new growth on both sides vs just one? Thx!
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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DrCris
Can I FIM her?
Is my baby ready to get a FIM cut? I'm at almost week 5 (autoflower)
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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Lazuli
Autoflower defoliated
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Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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RegadorDeCactus
Corte apical
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Week 5
Techniques. FIMing
Techniques. Defoliation
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4y ago
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WeedyGonzales
Hey guys, so I flushed my plant after a bit over feeding and I fimmed her before 2 days. How she’s going ?
Techniques. FIMing
6y ago
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