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Basementgrow05started grow question 4 years ago

When do you guys suggest topping a plant for the first time ?

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NSCannaanswered grow question 4 years ago

It really depends on the overall health of your plant, and your lights. I read a lot of articles that recommend waiting until your sixth node, then top down to node three. Personally, I top after 5 nodes and only remove the top itself.

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HiddenMessageanswered grow question 4 years ago

Might aim for end next week but depends how fast she grows

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Gummybeardazeanswered grow question 4 years ago

make sure it has at least 3 nodes.

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