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Should i Top the plant?
WeedDude
started grow question 4y ago
Should i Top the plant at this stage or just let it grow straight? Plant had some stress.. light burn and Nutes unbalance. (please see diary for details)
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Week 4
Techniques. Topping
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Grey_Wolf
answered grow question 4y ago
@WeedDude
Let it grow another set of leaves then do your first topping so it can recover from the recent stress
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WeedDude
answered grow question 4y ago
Thank you
@Grey_Wolf
, will do it like that :D
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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
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TheGourmetWeed
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Was the cut done properly? Fed her with nuts right after cutting To me looks ok, just a little worried if I didn't damage the possible new tops. Opinions? Thank you so much!
Week 3
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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Zeadikuss
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So as a newbie grower I will be trying to top my plant for the first time. The 6th node is developing and about ready to snip off. I was wondering if there is a proper time during day to do it? Does light schedule timing have any effect?
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
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PapaBaer
Topping LST
So 1 Dame habe ich mit LST bearbeitet und eine mit nem Topping. Sollte ich nun auf etwas achten?
Week 3
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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Fusion
Are these autos stunned after topping
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Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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TheVillain
Should I top it yet?
Currently on my 6th week growin Gorilla Glue#4, its taking off slowly but seems healthy. Should I top it now or give it another week? If so, how low down do I cut?
Techniques. Topping
4y ago
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LandracePharmsLLC
Topping from seed
At what week should I look at the first topping? I think I've always waited too long/left too many nodes.... I'm looking for bigger uniform colas...
Week 4
Techniques. Topping
4y ago
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fishWZRD
Topping then flip to flower
Does anyone have experience with topping then switching to 12/12? Iām about to run some diesels and want to know how much I can expect the ladies to stretch if I top then flip to flower? :) thanks
Techniques. Topping
4y ago
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Knert
Topping auto northern light
I'm considering topping my northern lights auto one of the following days, as it's starting to grow towards its 4th node. Most diaries I've seen for this strain take 12+ weeks, so that seems like it should have some time to recover from that. Anyone has any experience w auto top?
Week 2
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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WolfDK
How is it looking?
How are the plants looking? Adding a new light soon so they can get extra space, however im a bit worried as the fan leaves are growing huge shadowing the nodes. The strain is mother gorilla from RQS
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Techniques. Topping
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noid100
When should I defoliate photos in indoor 2x4x6 on day 47
This is my first grow in a 2x4x6. I got carried away and packed it out. im on day 47 for everything. 3 autos, 6 photos. I defoliated autos right before flowering. The question I have is should I let the photos grow a little more before defoliating and or topping?
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. Defoliation
3y ago
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Selkot
just topped my girls ; when to change pots ?
Hi everyone ! i topped my girls for 1st time in 3 years of growing (auto, so LST was enough ; i now try photo) i did it in week 4, when they reach 10-11cm and 4 internodes. they are in 3L pots. my question : how many time must i leave them rest befor changing to 14L pots ? thx !
Techniques. Topping
4y ago
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Stitchy90
Techniques
Thank you very much bro, I have removed all the plants n wild bushes from around it. It has a lot more space. Iām not really trying to have it grow to tall I would Much rather it spread out wide, what technique could I use? Please
Week 3
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
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giggi
Topping, yes or no?
Do you think I could/should try topping with this strain? How can I do that and when is the right time to apply this technique? thanks
Week 3
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
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Topping autoflowers?
What's your thoughts on topping autoflowers guys? Would love to know everyone's opinions ... š
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Techniques. Topping
4y ago
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jo69420
is topping worth it for a 2x4, 7 plant SOG?
Should I top in a few days and then flip at 4th week of veg? or should I just let them grow as is till 4th week? currently at day 14 veg in the photo.
Week 2
Techniques. SoG
Techniques. Topping
2y ago
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Naked_farmer
Ready for topping or too soon?
Want to try my first topping.I know that topping autos is 50/50 idea but i really wanted to try for 1st time and seems now is the time.Do you guys think they rrady for it, or wait one more week? They are growing at great pace and no signs of preflower whatsoever.Thank you
Week 2
Techniques. Topping
2y ago
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Cremo
When to top again?
Hi guys! I just topped all plants for the first time. When would you guys top again? Want to have around 8-10 colas on each plant :) Any suggestion is greatly appreciated
Week 5
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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Risky cut?
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Week 2
Techniques. Topping
1y ago
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Smokin_Joe
Topping
Topping Question: When Topping, tutorials state to wait til you have 4-6 nodes. Does this count the cotyledon leaves, or for that matter the first single serrated leaf? Where do you begin counting nodes? Thanks in advance!
Week 4
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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