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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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Week 3
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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NicoKh
Auto's topping
How about Topping, Fiming, Lst, etc with Auto's? and whats better in outdoor? Is just willing to don't have a taller plants (in the case it happens) so the neighbour can't see, and increase the yield of course ehehe
Week 1
Techniques. Topping
4y ago
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WeedWhisperer
Hi everyone, I am a bit in two minds if I should top and mainline this beautiful lady. If I decide to do any topping it should happen this week. Please let me know what you growers would do :) Regards, Weedwhisperer
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
2
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YEGGrow
Should I top my LST'd plants, or leave them?
Should I top plants after tying down this rou nd? I did a semi-circle with the main stalk and tied down side branches. Just wondering if I should top as well. Thanks in advance.
Week 4
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
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Skinnytalls420
Hello everyone Iβm planning on keeping the Kush n cookies plant as a mother plant for clones I need to take about 25 clones. Iβve done clones before but never have had a mother plant so any advice would be great! I have her in a 60x60x140 tent with mars hydro ts600 in 20liter pot
Plant. Other
Feeding. Schedule
Techniques. Topping
4y ago
2
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Kirsten
How many tops did I make here, and how/why?
So I topped last week, now this doesn't look right! π why is there new growth from the main stem? I topped my Gorilla Cookies and this wasn't the result. What did I do? What will the result be? Please indulge me. Thank you π
Week 3
Leaves. Too many
Techniques. Topping
8mo ago
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MasterKush714
IS IT TO LATE TO TOP THEM????!!!
Hey guys question for the guru's here! So I'm wondering if its to late to top my Photoperiod plants?? I'm going to switch them to Flowering soon here just wanted to know...thanks! (please see pictures they are on the left and right)
Week 10
Techniques. Topping
4y ago
4
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GR0WER
Auto flowers topping
What do You think about topping/mainlining of Fast Buds auto flowers? Is it worthy? Or only LST allowable in their case?
Techniques. Topping
3y ago
6
6
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OGSesh
Topping
Hi! How many main branches are best left after topping? In my last grow I left 8 branches (4 nodes) and it was too difficult to train them. Leaving 4 main branches in "plus" shape would be a good solution? Which option will save me more time (fast veg is important for me)? Thanks
Week 3
Techniques. Topping
4y ago
3
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TheNewNoobOnTheBlock
Top or not to top
Top her or not? It's my first time grow ever, so would you say it is advisable to do that and when is a good time to do so? Also she already seems to be stressed by my borderline abusing care π Besides I think I gonna do LST on them
Week 2
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
1
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Uk420time
To top or not to top is the question. ? ?
Do you think she looks healthy enough to top guys .. day 30 from seed (check week 5 on dairy for info) π ... Am not sure if shes a bit small or not .. first time running autos ... TIA ππ€
Week 5
Plant. Too short
Techniques. Topping
3y ago
1
3
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RustyTitan
Auto Cream NL
Should I FIM my flower? If yes, when should I do it?
Techniques. FIMing
4y ago
1
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thenewdude
did I LST correctly? and is it too late?
Hello!, last day of week 6 ( first week of flowering) see my previous weeks first, I was recommended to not do anything but she bounced back from a unsuccessful FIMM. did I LST correctly and is it too late to do so or not? thank you!! latest pics on my diary
Week 6
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. LST
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
3
3
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UKPersonal420
First time FIM, does it look normal a few days later?
Hi Growmies, Just wondering if this FIM attempt is looking any good a few days on? It's just that I am struggling to visualise how it will end up? To me, she looks like she is carrying on growing in the "Christmas tree" format. Did I miss a FIM lmao? Is that possible? lol.. TY
Week 4
Other. General questions
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
2
2
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ekkoz897
LST and Topping
I am starting to feed them nutrients and they are growing faster lately. I am considering starting LST and topping next week. LST when it reaches 4/5 nodes, and topping above the 5th node. Do you have any tips on how to perform this the best way ? Thank you in advance !
Week 3
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Topping
3y ago
2
2
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growing_patagonia
How many main colas Frisian Dew 100 litros Patagonia main line?
Cuantas colas principales piensas que seran posible sin que se transforme en un problema, para un smart pot geotextil de 100 litros en exterior? Voy realizando una clase de main lining con mi estilo, y ya tengo 12 puntas en mi septima semana, espero cosechar en 20 semanas + or -οΏ½
Week 7
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. Main-lining
4y ago
2
2
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Magic43562
FIM
How many nodes are recommended before I start to FIM? And how often should I FIM?
Techniques. FIMing
5y ago
1
2
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GuybrushThreepwoodMP
Fimming again?
About the Frosty Friday, I'm still learning to HST / Topping / Fimming. I picked it up from a local Growshop last week and it was topped and all the branches were fimmed. I did some LST and it seems to recover pretty fast, should I keep fimming the branches? 4 Branches/ 14 Shoot
Week 1
Techniques. FIMing
2y ago
1
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SkyHighGrows
LST after Topping
When would you start doing LST after doing a topping? I have topped about 3 days ago now, and have good growth from the new sites, about 1/2 inch of stock coming from the tops. Worried if I LST a little too early those new tops might not be grown enough yet!
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
1
1
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HappySkunk
To top or not to top an autoflower
As I can read when googling, itβs a hit or miss to top and auto. Whatβs your experience? Should I go for it? My plant just started her third week.
Week 3
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
2
2
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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.
Week 1
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. FIMing
4y ago
4
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