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WHEN/HOW TO TOP?
EL_CHAPO_420started grow question 2 years ago
WHEN AM I READY TO TOP AND HOW EXACTLY DO YOU DO SO?
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BEACHBUDZ757answered grow question 2 years ago
You are ready right now. Typically around 2 weeks and when she has 4-5 nodes shes ready to go. What you want to do is look for the main stem and go to the top, there will be the main stem and 2 shoots(one on each side of the stem) you want to cut the stem directly above those 2 shoots. Be careful not to damage the shoots because those are going to be your 2 new main colas.
Growstickanswered grow question 2 years ago
I recommend that you top between the 4th and the 5th node. So starting at the bottom, and not counting the first two cotyledons (little leaves from sprout, which you can remove), count the number of sets of leaves (nodes) going up. Cut between nodes 4 and 5. If you cut the stalk cleanly you will have a successful top. If you cut through the 5th node and leave a bit of it alive, you will "FIM" it, which can also have weird and wonderful effects!
Enjoy! 😊
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