While I have not yet topped a plant that way, I'm thinking 3rd is fine. I might have done 1st or 2nd even, depending on node length, etc. Does one use the shoots from the intervening node pairs (1st and 2nd) too, or strip them?
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Thanks Gray! I have always done the first when I’ve done it before - and I can still take it back to there if I want. Have just read a few things here n there and curious what others have tried. What I’ve read suggests that if I topped at the 3rd say, then I should strip the first couple of nodes.
So let me ask you this then - do you top the side branches ever?
So let me ask you this then - do you top the side branches ever?
I don't think that I have - as a technique at least. I typically just top once and then manipulate the remaining branches into a canopy.
You might have trouble topping side branches if they don't reach the top of the canopy. They may not grow at a fast enough rate to make it worthwhile.
Dunno.
You might have trouble topping side branches if they don't reach the top of the canopy. They may not grow at a fast enough rate to make it worthwhile.
Dunno.
Same here Gray, I think the only time I topped side branches was when I over pruned and only had 4-6 good tops. The plant was still oretty small so I topped each branch so I could get 8-12 branches. Worked well, but veg time was pretty long. I think that was in the first white widow I grew... and I didn’t know what I was doing.
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With how we all grow , indoors , most do as Gray said, top once and LST for a low, wide , even canopy. It simply makes the most sense. However growing outdoors , where there is plenty of space,...and bright sunshine , it is most beneficial to top more than once, especially if you can always care for them, ie,..with support stakes, netting, etc.
Some strains turn into a big viney mess when topped too often! I learned that lesson with my COGS clone, D'OH!
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Ya...indoors it's really never a good idea , unless you have lottsa space and time...Some strains turn into a big viney mess when topped too often! I learned that lesson with my COGS clone, D'OH!
Thanks folks! 
I did an experiment with topping some side branches on one plant a few days ago. I’m outside so no canopy probs as such. I am trying to keep this on a bit low tho so will see how it goes. Appreciate the thoughts.
I did an experiment with topping some side branches on one plant a few days ago. I’m outside so no canopy probs as such. I am trying to keep this on a bit low tho so will see how it goes. Appreciate the thoughts.
Hiya AmyG
For the last two years outdoors in the ground, I have topped my ladies just once, and had 9 foot+ plants. Problem - how do you trim of moldy buds at 9'? Step ladder, of course. PITA. So next year, I will top more than once. 6' is good. Too tall isn't so good, at least for me. Cheers
For the last two years outdoors in the ground, I have topped my ladies just once, and had 9 foot+ plants. Problem - how do you trim of moldy buds at 9'? Step ladder, of course. PITA. So next year, I will top more than once. 6' is good. Too tall isn't so good, at least for me. Cheers
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Sup Duggs, and the gang... Happy and Safe, Greenest of Green New Year...
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@legendpenrose here is a journal that you can read and ask around about Docs Highbrix blend or know as “the kit” @Duggan has been growing monsters in The kit for a long time!
Hope you don’t mind Duggan! I was just talking about the kit with legendpenrose and I know you guys are better then me on the explaining part hhha
Hope you don’t mind Duggan! I was just talking about the kit with legendpenrose and I know you guys are better then me on the explaining part hhha
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It grows nutrient dense hi brix weed, all ya need to know so what's keeping ya haha.@legendpenrose here is a journal that you can read and ask around about Docs Highbrix blend or know as “the kit” @Duggan has been growing monsters in The kit for a long time!
Hope you don’t mind Duggan! I was just talking about the kit with legendpenrose and I know you guys are better then me on the explaining part hhha
Happy New Years Duggs! Hoping 2019 will be a banner year for ya brother!
Happy New Year Duggan!
Happy New Year bud! I hope it's a great year for ya.
Happy New Year Duggs!! I hope you have a great night, and hopefully aren't too hungover today!!
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Happy new Year Van, Yeti, Neiko and 119. I spent the night by myself chillin. Hope you guys all had a great night. Cheers.
What did ya smoke Duggs. I decided on some BCP.
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Hey Van....was puffin some A5 and Thai Chi. Your choice of BCP was a good one...i like it too. Has a nice taste and feels good.
Happy New Year gang. Decided to flip the plants a few min's. ago. They are now on 12/12. I'm satisfied with how they've filled out overall , so far,...but the right side rear DP is under performing and doesn't seem to wanna snap out of it. She is a very poor pheno generally , and lacks all that we admire. A lot of her leaves are twisted, undersized and blotchy . Her sister, beside her is a real nice performer and seems to love our soil. The front pot with the Chronics are doing well , and now have enough , thicker tops to start bloom. Internode (alternating) distance is small on all four plants and i'm satisfied with overall health.
Looking super for the flip!