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KevinCstarted grow question 5 years ago

When should I start my 1st topping? I have 2 plants both have 5 nodes with the next set of leaves growing. I was thinking of waiting until the stem grows to about 1cm and then cut 0.5cm above the 5th node. This is my 1st time growing please help.

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Justa_Retardanswered grow question 5 years ago

I go by nodes and height.. I usually top between 4th and 6th node, depending on height. - Mostly cuz I got a tiny tent, and I generally prefer bushes over trees. Be careful when you do it tho. Watch some videos of other people doing it beforehand, to get a feel for it, since a bad topping can set the plant back quite significantly.

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NorthernFrostCannabisanswered grow question 5 years ago

Myself I like to wait to about 10-12 inches.

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The8thChevronanswered grow question 5 years ago

I like to top after my first 5-fingered leaves grow. A lot of people go by nodes, I like to go by plant maturity.

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