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Topping
charbs152started grow question a year ago
I’m Planning on topping at 3weeks / 5 nodes. Any thoughts?
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DoughHeadanswered grow question a year ago
I would wait to see growth of the plants. Some explode some dont.. as others mentioned lst works. Without taking a chance on stunting your plants.
Although it's not recommend yes it can be done and node 4 or 5 is ideal, BEFORE the pre flower stretch.
This ensures the new colas can grow and allows multiple tops to become true tops and not side colas. Then when stretch hits they will all grow. Resulting in larger yields.
Check out my Mango smile. I got 7oz off my plant and only did lst. She did me wonderfully.
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Ctrellis90answered grow question a year ago
Sounds good...but every pheno grows differently so you may want to wait longer for some but thats around the time when your plant has enough nodes and is strong enough in order to handle the stress. Good luck and happy growing
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mcflowanswered grow question a year ago
I personally have bad experience topping auto strains, i prefer lst
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Ezzjaybruhanswered grow question a year ago
They’re autos.. totally can be done.. but as a first grow - I’d wait until you get to that point to decide. If you have vigorous growth than you probably will be fine topping. If it’s slow, I’d let it ride as is.
Getting to 5 nodes at 3 weeks isn’t a given.
Especially with the variation in ruderalis derived genetics, you’re going to have significant variation between all your plants.
That said - If you’re at 5 nodes by day 21 .. then you’re safe to top in my opinion.
Play it day by day.
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