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StarletBud21
started grow question 6y ago
Growers help !! Can i start topping my plants ? Or should I leave off for a little longer I have counted nodes and bar 2 plants all have 4 nodes etc I have also started lst on some Happy growing 💀
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Ttrichome
answered grow question 6y ago
The plants pictured could definitely handle a topping. Mabey wait for the 2 smaller till they get a bit more size. Happy growing and stay lit fam.
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kevgrow
Begin topping the plant?
Hey growers, it’s day 26 this is plant #1 - Am I a bit late on training and topping? I need some advice as to what I should do next - I am very limited to spacing, growing in a 24x24x48 tent. I only have 15 inches of space left I will like to clone one and grow it outdoors
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ekkoz897
LST and Topping
I am starting to feed them nutrients and they are growing faster lately. I am considering starting LST and topping next week. LST when it reaches 4/5 nodes, and topping above the 5th node. Do you have any tips on how to perform this the best way ? Thank you in advance !
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Fikoo
topping on my plants?
When can I Do topping on my plants? And What techniques would you recommend me?
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4y ago
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dzdr2023
Can I do lollipopping at this stage of flowering? ?
I am thinking of cutting all of the smaller and lower branches below line i drew I am going to cut down all the stuff. This is day 53, in terms flowering stage is it OK to still cut some branches? On th photo from the top you can see how many tops will remain more or less.
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igglepuff
Id like to try topping a new plant to see how it goes, but i'm not sure if its too late for an auto. Mid 3-rd week of the plant with a few sets of leaves, but I don't want to stunt it if its too late. any input y'all? thanks all! learning every day :D
Week 5
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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GronkLeague
Should i top this plant??
I have two plants growing in my first grow setup ever. One plant is late flowering that hasn't been topped (looks great)and the other is vegging and showing some preflowers. I can't decide on whether to top my plant for more colas... please see images
Week 8
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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J_D13
Lollipop experts please help
I removed some lower branches, and i did some defoliation. In week 3 of flower. Can / should i do it again in about a week or 2?
Week 2
Techniques. HST
3y ago
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tommythewho
Is the light too close..??
Does my Pineapple look all right? Should I do something, cutting leaves?? It the light too close??
Week 2
Techniques. Topping
3y ago
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OGSesh
Topping
Hi! How many main branches are best left after topping? In my last grow I left 8 branches (4 nodes) and it was too difficult to train them. Leaving 4 main branches in "plus" shape would be a good solution? Which option will save me more time (fast veg is important for me)? Thanks
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Techniques. Topping
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noxethegrower
Techniques Harmful or Beneficial?
Would doing all 3 of these techniques Topping, LST, and Lolli-popping ruin/stress my plant out too much?
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ButtLover
NL #5 x Haze (70% sativa) height control
At what height would you recommend initiating 12/12 to prevent this strain from over-stretching after topping each plant twice to produce four tops? I hope to finish them at 3-4ft. Would I get away starting 12/12 at 9-11 inches?
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Techniques. Topping
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Baker420
Topped
Just topped this my plant how much do you defoliate? Can't post pic unfortunately due to errors on site so any advice without a pic would be great will upload asap
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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gamberro
Should I top It?
I’m wondering if this is the right moment to do a top cut (apical pruning). Should I wait a bit longer, or is it fine to do it now? Also, is it okay to top a FastBuds autoflower, or is it too risky? I’m dealing with some space limitations, only 52cm of vertical space. Thanks
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Italy_Grower
Supercropping broken stem
I applied supercropping but the stem broke, what should I do? But the plant has recovered.
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5y ago
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ThaKass
Fem or not
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Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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ChronicRyno
Topping advice please
Any advice for a newb regarding topping ?. With lots of conflicts online I’m unsure when to top , she’s too small to start LST . Is she far off from topping ?. I was thinking next set of leaves then top ?. Day 19 auto Blue dream Thanks
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Treecutter
Topping at two weeks?
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Week 2
Techniques. Topping
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TonkaSun
Two main branches split the stalk due to over training
I topped an autoflower plant, and I over trained it. The plant stalk has split between the two main branches that are being trained. I removed the training wire hoping that the plant will heal itself. Is there anything else I should do or put on it to help it heal?
Week 5
Techniques. HST
3y ago
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Mr9Fingerz
Topping
Never topped plants before, this is my first time growing and with the tight spacing of the nodes might have damaged the little growth in the crotch when I cut... Should I be ok or did I potentially damage the yield potential? Should be able to zoom in on last few pics of week 3
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Techniques. Topping
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