Uncle Ben's Topping Technique to Get 2 or 4 Main Colas

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adamcarr1

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Awesome thread this. Just awesome. A question though: You cut the stem above the 2nd true node. Does this apply exactly
the same if the nodes are not together -- if the plant has alternate nodes? I'd cut above the 4th branch? If this seems like
a noob question, I'm sorry. haha. Coming up to the end of my 3rd grow so I guess I'm still kind of a noob. :-)
 
Alexander Supertramp

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adamcarr1 said:
Awesome thread this. Just awesome. A question though: You cut the stem above the 2nd true node. Does this apply exactly
the same if the nodes are not together -- if the plant has alternate nodes? I'd cut above the 4th branch? If this seems like
a noob question, I'm sorry. haha. Coming up to the end of my 3rd grow so I guess I'm still kind of a noob. :-)
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The nodes must be directly opposing for this method to work. If the nodes are alternating you will not get the same results.
 
Billy Madison

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I'm topping a few strains at the moment. white widow x big bud, royal queen flower power and critical. I just topped the ww to see how it would go. She recovered from light burn and was behind the others. Anyhow here's a pic of her around 2 days after topping, letting the other ones develop 5-6 nodes.





I'll be topping this girl soon, she's 15 days old



Thank you uncle ben for this amazing contribution!
 
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OChack

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Uncle Ben, How long do you wait after topping before flipping into flower?

Great Thread and Great Technique Uncle Ben! Thank You for Sharing!
 
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stickybuds*

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great thread Uncle Ben
looks like you have helped a lot of growers :)

I have a question about topping, I wait till the 3-4 set of nodes have grown 1 inch long and have small leaves on (at least 1/2" long) before topping as there well established side shoots and grow quick.
do you find the same thing or do you cut the plant above 2-3 set of nodes and hope for the best ?
 
cdd10

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stickybuds* said:
great thread Uncle Ben
looks like you have helped a lot of growers :)

I have a question about topping, I wait till the 3-4 set of nodes have grown 1 inch long and have small leaves on (at least 1/2" long) before topping as there well established side shoots and grow quick.
do you find the same thing or do you cut the plant above 2-3 set of nodes and hope for the best ?
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First page he answers that :) 5-6 nodes he says/recommends and you can clone the cutting.
 
qroox

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cdd10 said:
First page he answers that :) 5-6 nodes he says/recommends and you can clone the cutting.
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oh man if you read the whole thread,you will get so angy at some people.the same questions over and over and over again..Ub is keeping it simple ,as it should be ;)
 
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stickybuds*

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thanks, looking at the picture, so the side shoot connecting them to the main shoot are about 1-2" long and the fan leave between the side shoot and the main shoot is getting full light as all 4 leaves make a cross shape and none of them are shaded, so all 4 shoots Lucky have the same sized fan leaves and all become the apical dominance shoots so all 4 shoots grow equal in size
 
Uncle Ben

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OChack said:
Uncle Ben, do you let the girl recover from topping before putting her into flower?
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"Recovery" implies damage. There is no damage or stress like I've said a dozen times. You get your output and when you're satisfied with the foliage mass and size of the plant then let her flower.
 
lilroach

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If you would like to see a few grows done using Uncle Ben's topping technique, click on my signature link linking all my grows. There you will find two grows from beginning to end following UB's advice.
 
Alexander Supertramp

Alexander Supertramp

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stickybuds* said:
great thread Uncle Ben
looks like you have helped a lot of growers :)

I have a question about topping, I wait till the 3-4 set of nodes have grown 1 inch long and have small leaves on (at least 1/2" long) before topping as there well established side shoots and grow quick.
do you find the same thing or do you cut the plant above 2-3 set of nodes and hope for the best ?
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Defoiliation is hoping for the best. Topping for 2 or 4 main colas is actual horticulture and botany.
 
Billy Madison

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Royal Queen Flower Power 90% Sativa from South Africa - Topped at 3 weeks old between 2nd and 3rd node for 4 colas

008.jpgThis is 24 hours later
rq.jpgShe is in the upper left corner - the day before.
 
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elkukupanda

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My man UB,
How is everything going? I have grown interest in getting a chlorophyl reader. What do you recommend for the price?
Best regards,
Your Pal
Elkukupanda
 
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