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Tipping/ FIMing
Kwczekus
started grow question 3y ago
Hi at what point should I begin to top my plants? They are almost a month old.
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Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
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Aldo90
answered grow question 3y ago
You could top it now. Your at that stage where it's time to train and get hands on.
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GrowingGrannie
answered grow question 3y ago
You can top above the 4th, preferrably the 5th node.... Good luck...
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OGSesh
Topping
Hi guys. Do my plants need topping if I have little space (60x40x120cm) and I am planning a scrog? Are the plants ready for topping? After topping, I plan to use only lst + scrog, no mainlines/manifolds. I also plan to turn on the lights 12/12 in a week or two. Thanks!
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Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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DieselKush
FIMming/Topping
Do you think these guys are ready, #1 we want to top and #2 we want to FIM? What do you think should we wait?
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6y ago
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VT__Homegrown_Fun
How to top to make more colas (mainline)
I was curious if anyone could help me understand how they train their plant to separate into like 7 or 8 different branches right down at the bottom of the stem. Almost looks like multiple topping on top of each. Any advice? Added a photo for more clarity.
Techniques. Topping
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romi27
Too late to top these autos? I'm at the end of 3rd week.
Should I have topped this one a couple days ago? These girls have been very vigorous. The only thing that gave me pause was these miniscule white pistils right here. Can I snip em, you think? Or bad idea? And if yes, should I FIM instead?
Week 2
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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tangie
Benefits of FIMing vs Topping? Specific example.
First grow. Looking at FIM results I'm super confused! It looks like if I had waited for the next segment to emerge and topped it (pics), I would get the same 4 branches (potential colas) AND 4 fan leaves which I have lost now due to FIM? Did FIM benefit here at all vs Topping?
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Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
2y ago
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Vavalia0_0
Grow recommendations
4 weeks autocritical , my first baby and no experience and I guess start to flowering . İ cut it sick leaves , should i crop top? And is it late for add nutritions solution? Feel free for any recommendations, thanks all
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Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
6y ago
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Topping o no hacer nada a esta fotodependiente
Estoy dudando si hacer Topping o no hacerle nada Tiene 24 días de vida. Empezó en maceta de 3 litros, y se ha pasado a maceta de 15 litros en el dia 22 Está en el sexto nudo de crecimiento ¿Le harías topping o fimming o dejarla crecer libremente? La veo tan sana y bonita...
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3y ago
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GiggleNutz
Branch/leaf trimming.
When and should I be trimming branched and leaves? I'm on the 3rd week of veg and I have been using the LST method. Is it too early to be cutting leaves, branches?
Leaves. Other
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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naja1
Topping or Fiming
hi growers, I want to try Topping OR Fiming on my plants. Considering my little space which one do you advise? And when I do it? thanks
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Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
6y ago
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GreenamI
Suitable growing techniques
What would you recommend: low stress training (such as bending, ScrOG) or high stress training (such as topping, fimming) for my strain? I read different things about it.
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KushAllDayLong
Topping
If I topped at the 5th node can I fim at the 6th or 7th node? Or should I stick with topping and not confuse the plant with different techniques?
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5 tops?????
I fimmed this girl few days ago. Growth was quite quick. Im almost certain iv got 5 tops now????? But my lack of experience has me unsure... 😕
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Techniques. Topping
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6y ago
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SurlyMahn
Outdoor Auto Training
Any outdoor auto growers out there? What do you recommend for increasing yield? Topping? FIMing? Go au naturale/nothing? Still a couple of weeks before flowering stage.
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Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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Laxzeus32
Top and then FIM auto?
I topped this ILGM skunk auto on Day 12 and she’s tolerated it well. Today is Day 14. I want to go all-in and now Fim the new growth. risky, but I’m going for it. I’d love to hear from anyone who has tried this. Should I fim new growth on both sides vs just one? Thx!
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Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
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buddhi_coop
Top/FIM Timing
When is a good time to top/FIM?
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Kwczekus
Tipping/ FIMing
Hi at what point should I begin to top my plants? They are almost a month old.
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3y ago
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Maybe Fimmed?
I've seen a little sprout coming out from one of the two main branches, maybe I've fimmed it?
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Techniques. Topping
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5y ago
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