When should i switch? 3x3 tent

[HarleyBlue13]

Hi all,

This is my 2nd post-1st grow about 2 weeks in:
I have been doing a lot of research and have been finding mixed feelings on when i am supposed to top/LST and switch to flower and how it contributes to space...

I am working with :
2 harlequin, 2 blueberry from ILGM
2 vipraspectra 600w reflectpr series
4 gallon pots
Fox farm ocean forest soil
Temps 79 average

I am completely aware i am jumping the gun, but to me it is more important to access the knowledge while i can, so my questions are :

When should i top?(currently 2 weeks in)

Considering my 3x3x6 space when should i try and switch? (Currently 2 weeks in)


Thanks for your help homies

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Hi all,

This is my 2nd post-1st grow about 2 weeks in:
I have been doing a lot of research and have been finding mixed feelings on when i am supposed to top/LST and switch to flower and how it contributes to space...

I am working with :
2 harlequin, 2 blueberry from ILGM
2 vipraspectra 600w reflectpr series
4 gallon pots
Fox farm ocean forest soil
Temps 79 average

I am completely aware i am jumping the gun, but to me it is more important to access the knowledge while i can, so my questions are :

When should i top?(currently 2 weeks in)

Considering my 3x3x6 space when should i try and switch? (Currently 2 weeks in)


Thanks for your help homies

You've got a long ways to go before you want to flip them. Especially if you plan on topping and lst. I wouldn't top them yet, but you could.

 

[HarleyBlue13]

You've got a long ways to go before you want to flip them. Especially if you plan on topping and lst. I wouldn't top them yet, but you could.

Just curious on when it should be done, timeframe-signs etc

 

[PadawanWarrior]

Just curious on when it should be done, timeframe-signs etc

You should let them grow a bit more first, but I have topped that early if I planned on manifolding them. In a 3x3 with 4 plants, I would just top and lst, but I would let them grow a couple more nodes first.

 

[Budzbuddha]

First ... reg or autoflower . ?
Second .... throw BOTH switches ON on each panel. Those single color channels are weak by themselves.
Third ..... FFOF soil can run a plant on just water for weeks ... ph 6.5-6.7
Fourth .... no bottles needed for Nutes when running FFOF ... you can top dress more soil as grow goes on.

You CAN LST when they grow out more . Either by way of bending stalk to the side ( carefully ) and let mid and lower branches
grow up and out. Then tie to sides to shape plant.




OR just “ open her “ when she sets up structure ...



Topping / FIM

 

[HarleyBlue13]

First ... reg or autoflower . ?
Second .... throw BOTH switches ON on each panel. Those single color channels are weak by themselves.
Third ..... FFOF soil can run a plant on just water for weeks ... ph 6.5-6.7
Fourth .... no bottles needed for Nutes when running FFOF ... you can top dress more soil as grow goes on.

You CAN LST when they grow out more . Either by way of bending stalk to the side ( carefully ) and let mid and lower branches
grow up and out. Then tie to sides to shape plant.

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OR just “ open her “ when she sets up structure ...

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Topping / FIM

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Theyre both fems, and thank you. This is very helpful