The New Autoflower Topping Thread

Stinky Snid said:
That's good news, ideal environmental conditions are hard to achieve. Good work zoning in the right levels for these seedlings. The one upfront looks ready for a topping now, back left is only a few days away too. Good luck, thanks for sharing your plants and strategies.

KiG :green_heart:cheers
Click to expand...

I think another day or two and I should be able to to get in there to top. It's to tight right now for me to do it without messing up.
 
Stinky Snid said:
That's good news, ideal environmental conditions are hard to achieve. Good work zoning in the right levels for these seedlings. The one upfront looks ready for a topping now, back left is only a few days away too. Good luck, thanks for sharing your plants and strategies.

KiG :green_heart:cheers
Click to expand...

They are looking great :thumb:

This brings up a good question....I have noticed in my grow and in others that have auto's that they seem to like temps in low 80's...my plants seem to respond better to a tad warmer temps...anyone else???

:circle-of-love:
 
Nonpoint said:
Hey guys, second post on here. Apologies for breaking up your current topic but has anybody topped a fast buds green crack auto and how did it respond?
Click to expand...

I have not topped a Fast Buds Green Crack...however, I just finished/harvested a Fast Buds Girl Scout Cookies, that I topped at the 3rd node, I am guessing 8-10oz of quality trimmed buds =)

She responded very well to the topping. The key to auto topping is the timing, it must be early, at the 3rd or 4th node, and around day 14-21 from germination (depending on the size and stability of the plant at that time).
 
I'm a little confused on where the 4th node is to top. I assumed the two single leaves that appeared after the two rounded leaves were not considered a node. So when I'm looking to top at the 4th node am I counting the first set of branches that form as the first node or the first two real leaves with no branches as the first node?
 
toppinFiming1.jpg
 
Thanks for the pic. From that pic if I understand correctly a node is where branches can form along with a fan leave. So I will not count the first two true leaves on my plant as a node. Hopefully today I can get in there to top. I will try and get a side view pic of the one that's furthest along. The nodes are so tight.
 
I'll jump in. Here are my 3 CKS NL Autos. Just topped them today. 2 were done at the 3rd node, another at the fourth. All NLs are at day 17.

The smallest seedling is a CKS Jack Herer Auto that is playing catch up.

b793af9289387012519dea9bdf26b9ba.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using 420 Magazine Mobile App
 
I don't know if this will help, but this is a pic of the topping scar right after I cut this one above the 3rd node. You can see that each stage grows perpendicular to the one before. Knowing this, when you top, you want to leave those that will become the next stage. These will be the small projections that are growing perpendicular to the stage you are cutting. I use toothpicks to push the 2 sets of new leaves out of the way before getting in there and cutting. You want to be very careful to only take what you are aiming at.

61019.JPG



EDIT:

To clarify, the arrows point to the new growth you want to leave.

Capture161.JPG
 
TheDankDuo said:
I have not topped a Fast Buds Green Crack...however, I just finished/harvested a Fast Buds Girl Scout Cookies, that I topped at the 3rd node, I am guessing 8-10oz of quality trimmed buds =)

She responded very well to the topping. The key to auto topping is the timing, it must be early, at the 3rd or 4th node, and around day 14-21 from germination (depending on the size and stability of the plant at that time).
Click to expand...
Thanks. We will soon find out.
 
Welcome to the new posters, glad you've come to join the auto experience. Although there are many sites on the cannaweb, they are not the same as this community. We all miss those who leave us, but it's their choice..

Great looking pics from everyone today, lots of detail for newbies to gleen from. Hope you all have more to come, this thread is only just getting started.

KiG :green_heart:
 
Nonpoint said:
Hey guys, second post on here. Apologies for breaking up your current topic but has anybody topped a fast buds green crack auto and how did it respond?
Click to expand...

I have some FBGC beans, so no prob breaking in with a new question/topic. I too would like to know that answer.


Sent from my iPhone using 420 Magazine Mobile App
 
Stinky Snid said:
Here's a few examples of my latest auto grow. Like I mentioned, I have grown many autos in my journey with 420mag. Each is different, but always a joy to train them the way YOU want.

Before
20161024_150651.jpg

After
20170106_100143.jpg


20170106_100152.jpg


Before
20161024_150705.jpg

After
20170106_100530.jpg


20170106_100539.jpg


Before
20161024_150717.jpg

After
20170106_100800.jpg


20170106_100806.jpg


KiG :green_heart:cheers

Edit: I almost forgot to show off my ultimate auto trainee, topped and fluxed to the max. Here's my award winning Leialoha from my second grow...
20160510_2006553.jpg


20160510_1444222.jpg
Click to expand...

Wow - those are really amazing! I just started a few seeds and I would like to try this. The seeds I started are OG Kush Auto & Narcotic Kush Auto.


Sent from my iPhone using 420 Magazine Mobile App
 
PacificPeach said:
Wow - those are really amazing! I just started a few seeds and I would like to try this. The seeds I started are OG Kush Auto & Narcotic Kush Auto.
Click to expand...
Thanks very much Pacificpeach, it's a little bit more effort throughout the grow. But as you can see the results speak for themselves. Good luck with the sprouting, hope you come back to share the process with us. :welcome:

KiG :green_heart:cheers
 
Back
Top Bottom