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JaramnieJazzstarted grow question 3 years ago

HI there should i cut for fiming a littlebit over the point there the first 5 pointed leafs are or can i cut there the first 7 pointed leafs are 1 node up so the plant have more leaft ergo more energy? faster recovery? happy plant? ;D THX

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Hashyanswered grow question 3 years ago

If your on about the biggest plant in your diary you should be able to to fimm the very top.

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JaramnieJazzanswered grow question 3 years ago

yes with fiming I have to cut off the top and cut off all the shoots at the bottom but not the leaves so I want to top higher to let more leaves which means a faster recovery in the end

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KushGANGanswered grow question 3 years ago

Hello handze don't take number of pales on the leaves. The only way is to count the number of nodes. Cut after your plant got 5 nodes it is better Otherwise you plant will be too much stressed. Good luck. Bye

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Tubington9answered grow question 3 years ago

General rule for topping/fimming is to cut above the third node when the plant has at least 5 nodes🤷‍♂️. Thats high enough that the plant is mature enough to recover quickly yet you don’t waste anything you’re just going to cut off anyway. I don’t believe the number of points per fan leaf is relevant as all different strains will produce different characteristics.

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