Topping time
Shinsimillaanswered grow question 1y ago
You waited way too long to top where you marked. When you top, it should be the top of the plant, not the middle.
If you are planning to clone what you cut off, then it's maybe useful, but otherwise you wasted a lot of time growing a big portion of plant for no reason.
Top as soon as you can when the plant gets to the node you want.
Right now I would top way higher (2 or 3 nodes up from where you marked) and let the lower branches come up.
Timing is key to keep your grow efficient.
ThomFooleryanswered grow question 1y ago
I'd top them now. I'd have topped them days ago.
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All_our_small_plantsanswered grow question 1y ago
Yeah, they are, I even top mine a bit earlier, around day 14 to 17, and then I wait about 3 days for them to recover before I start with the LST.
Feel free to check out my diaries from the indoor grows, there you can see how I do it. Yours look healthy and are more than ready for the topping.
Good luck!
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Purrple_Hazeanswered grow question 1y ago
Hey Growmie! 👋
Your plan is looking good overall — but from what I can see, you're actually pointing at the 2nd node, not the 3rd.
Personally, I'd recommend topping one node higher, above the 3rd node. That gives you a stronger base and better side growth to work with later. 👌
Also: After topping, give your plant 2–3 days to recover before starting any LST.
Let her build back some strength first, then you can train her with way less stress. 🌿
You're on the right track — she's looking healthy and you're planning ahead. Love to see it!
Keep it green & good luck! 🍀🔥
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