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To top or not?
occultgreen420answered grow question 4 years ago
dude, depending on what plans you have with your plant. You can top it now, yesterday or tomorrow, if you know what I mean. Usually wait for the plant to grow about 5-6 levels, then consider topping. Classically, you top above the 3rd or 4th node. From there, depends on what you want to do. There are so many and so different techniques, but it's all about what you want and what interests you have - if it's a living sculpture, or if you are after symmetry or horizontal growth or different methods of mainlining. It all depends on how long you plan to vegi as well.
NobodysBudsanswered grow question 4 years ago
Wait for at least 6-7 nodes and don't top each growth node (same reason as below)m but skip one node. 1 growth node, 2 growth nodes, cut, when you do. stick to that and you can't top too often after that point.. just about space you plan to fill.
Unless zoom is messing with me, apply some more intense light to the plants, if you can.
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Fruitgroweranswered grow question 4 years ago
I wouldn't top any of them yet, wait until they're a little taller and have more side branching if they don't get much dude branching then they're going to be central cola budders which is nice 👍🌱
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Fusionanswered grow question 4 years ago
Top it. I always top on the true leaves. Can check my 3 blue kings diary to see how can make it a monster. Mines over 50 tops. Only regret is not doing a ScroG for it .
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GaiaGreenGiantanswered grow question 4 years ago
I also think she could handle it. They look healthy enough to be able to bounce back. I personally top above the 5th node but they're yours to experiment with. Could also just tie her down sideways to get more branching without having to worry about slowing it down by topping. I'm always amazed with this plants resilience. If you can, try and expose her to a little more light. Hope this helps! Cheers
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