New topping technique- leave the bottom 3-1/2 nodes, for 5 main colas....because 6 is just too many....4 is not quite enough...but 5 is "just right"
Closet Farming With Barney's Gorilla Zkittlez, G13 Haze, Triple Cheese & More
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New topping technique- leave the bottom 3-1/2 nodes, for 5 main colas....because 6 is just too many....4 is not quite enough...but 5 is "just right"
My skillz are on display again.Lol
I'm actually totally cool with my oopsie. I'm curious to see how it works out.
GZ was thirsty droopy again.......bad Virgin ground. She wasn't as bad this time though. Gotta keep a better eye on her.
Wow - how timely that i arrive after a whirlwind, skimming catch-up of about 15 pages 
to a mention of my good self 
High VG et al
Looking ‘the goods’ in here!
So that Uncle Ben Shed mentioned - the legendary character of cannabis forums since about the birth of the internet I think, says that he has tried many hundreds of versions of toppping and in his experiences the topping back to nodes 1 and 2 (from 4-5 nodes) is guaranteed to give consistently good results of 4 excellent main colas (and a number of secondary ones). He says that every other method gives variable results in terms of auxin redistribution, sometimes good, sometimes not, and that his ‘Uncle Ben’s Topping’ method is the only one that is always just excellent, “every time” he says over and over. LOL! Apparently he first posted it around 1999, and then reposted it 10 years later because he used to get so many questions about it (all this on other forums). I’m in a process of making a version of it here, using his original text, which I won’t finish until the end of my current grow, if it works that is
. And I’ll let you know when I do because I’ll be asking others to post pics of it in action too!
it was days ago I know - but I was there today, and that was highlarious 
EDIT: and I meant to say, that’s an awesome flat top! Can’t remember which plant, but there’s one in particular that’s fully Fresh Prince
to a mention of my good self High VG et al
Looking ‘the goods’ in here!
So that Uncle Ben Shed mentioned - the legendary character of cannabis forums since about the birth of the internet I think, says that he has tried many hundreds of versions of toppping and in his experiences the topping back to nodes 1 and 2 (from 4-5 nodes) is guaranteed to give consistently good results of 4 excellent main colas (and a number of secondary ones). He says that every other method gives variable results in terms of auxin redistribution, sometimes good, sometimes not, and that his ‘Uncle Ben’s Topping’ method is the only one that is always just excellent, “every time” he says over and over. LOL! Apparently he first posted it around 1999, and then reposted it 10 years later because he used to get so many questions about it (all this on other forums). I’m in a process of making a version of it here, using his original text, which I won’t finish until the end of my current grow, if it works that is
. And I’ll let you know when I do because I’ll be asking others to post pics of it in action too!Sativa leaner can sometimes have a higher Mg demand - might’ve been connected. I also wonder if things like that sometimes are just momentary ‘communication’ break down between root and soil with the change. So not “transplant shock” but a less troublesome adjustment ‘issue’ that plants grow out of - like the G13 by the looks!
it was days ago I know - but I was there today, and that was highlarious EDIT: and I meant to say, that’s an awesome flat top! Can’t remember which plant, but there’s one in particular that’s fully Fresh Prince
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Hey Amy, good to see ya.
Thanks for the info on the Uncle Been topping. It may be my new way to top.
This sounds very possible to me. I can't see any damage on her leaves now so it was nothing major.I also wonder if things like that sometimes are just momentary ‘communication’ break down between root and soil with the change. So not “transplant shock” but a less troublesome adjustment ‘issue’ that plants grow out of - like the G13 by the looks!
Would that be the one in the cage perhaps? If so, that would be the Gorilla Zkittlez. I think I'm done training her officially. The other two plants need just a little more persuasion.there’s one in particular that’s fully Fresh Prince
Thanks for the info on the Uncle Been topping. It may be my new way to top.
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Are you laughing at me? Por que?
It was just the way George called you "buddy", that's all. I never really thought of you as a buddy I guess.
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You never thought of me as a buddy? Sad.It was just the way George called you "buddy", that's all.
I think of you as my buddy.The mods and the vendors all call me buddy for some reason. IDK.
I think they mean it like bud-dy. Or they are just used to dealing with men more frequently than women. I can handle being called a buddy but being called dude is where I draw the line.
Well that was my point. Too often it's assumed it's a man behind the scenes. I didn't mean you weren't my buddy, dude, 'cuz you are!
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I'm just F -ing with you. I know how you ment it, I just couldn't resist.Well that was my point. Too often it's assumed it's a man behind the scenes. I didn't mean you weren't my buddy, dude, 'cuz you are!
What about being included in "guys"?. I see that a lot and have been guilty of it myself. I try not to but it just come out.You never thought of me as a buddy? Sad.
The mods and the vendors all call me buddy for some reason. IDK.
I think they mean it like bud-dy. Or they are just used to dealing with men more frequently than women. I can handle being called a buddy but being called dude is where I draw the line.
The plants all look completely different since I last saw them. Nice one VG. Hope you're having a great day TFIF!
Damn dude! How ya gonna do a brotha like that!I'm just F -ing with you. I know how you ment it, I just couldn't resist.
Couldn't resist!
Sending love & good vibes....
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I use the term guys all the time so I'm guilty of that too. That one doesn't really bother me I guess. Someone called me a sissy once, that's just confusing. I'm not sure that's possible in the first place.
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You know the little devil and the angels we all have on our shoulders?Damn dude! How ya gonna do a brotha like that!
Couldn't resist!
Sending love & good vibes....
My devil has a twin and the angel is morally corrupt. The scales are tilted in the favor of mischeif.
You have a great day P.
Yes!
The lil red dude told me to bring up your pet toucan.... the lil white dude said "no way homie, that too harsh"
I'll be carrying this smile all day! Appreciate the chuckle!
I'm also guilty of that, moreso when I'm talking to a couple.
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I just looked it up. I thought just by sheer use of the word that the meaning may have changed over time. It is in reference to either sex per The Dictionary so we are using it correctly after all.
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Just a quick update on the chickies.
G13 Haze
Gorilla Zkittlez is a tad yellow on her tops this morning.
CBD Blue Shark might be my favorite plant right now. There is just something about her.
G13 Haze
So many years of guilt washed away in a heartbeat. Thank you VG. I shall sleep well tonight....though I think that's probably because all the weed I smoke
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Glad I could help. Lol.
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