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

[Uncle Ben]

Any info on strains that don't take nicely to topping?
coz I hear a few people knocking it, these people say that certain strains produce smaller colas that add up (gram wise) to 1 larger cola.

Strain, genes, it doesn't matter. I top mainly sativas to control height too.

CAn this be done at ANY time during veg some of my veg plants are 32 inches tall

I wouldn't bother, it's too late. If I had 32" plants, they'd surely finish out at 12' tall! Isn't it time to flower?

Tio

 

[DaveCoulier]

Do they address topping?

You wont know unless you ask someone if they've grown the same strain and whether they topped or not. Can't hurt. If you're growing a popular strain then you should find no shortage of people who may be able to help.

 

[swazifarmer]

You wont know unless you ask someone if they've grown the same strain and whether they topped or not. Can't hurt. If you're growing a popular strain then you should find no shortage of people who may be able to help.

I'm growing bagseed a indica dom but it's cool I'll find out soon enuff

 

[12bonsai]

UB, it hasn't been covered in too much detail in the thread but I want to try your topping method but am having a bit of a time trying to get my clones to go back to opposing nodes.....

I have used extra nitrogen and they are still coming out alternating....Is the 18/6 critical as I have them on 24/0?

Also, once I get them to go opposing when I go to top do I prune the alternating nodes below the opposing ones to leave the 2 sets of opposing? Also would I go 5-6 opposing nodes (if I can get them to go opposing ) before topping for 4 main colas....

Thanks this is the nutz thread......

 

[Uncle Ben]

UB, it hasn't been covered in too much detail in the thread but I want to try your topping method but am having a bit of a time trying to get my clones to go back to opposing nodes.....

20/4 should do it IF the phytochrome thingie kicks in, which it should unless it's got rudy in it.

Also, once I get them to go opposing when I go to top do I prune the alternating nodes below the opposing ones to leave the 2 sets of opposing?

If you're determined to get 4 main colas, I think your chances are very iffy. I wouldn't bother with that type of plant material, I think you'll be disapppointed in the results.

Also would I go 5-6 opposing nodes (if I can get them to go opposing ) before topping for 4 main colas....

Thanks this is the nutz thread......

You'll just get a typical bushy plant, which is OK.

 

[blackmetal19]

Nice +rep....

 

[dzk]

UB, I have five plants that I am going to top for 4 colas. I have already topped three (killed me to remove the top 2/3 of the plant) but I am convinced that this is the way to go.

My immediate question is regarding one plant that has the bottom node right on top of the cotyledons. It is only about 1/2" from the soil and is a very puny node compared with the other four that have formed. The genetics is G13 Labs Super Skunk Fem.

If I remove the branches at this first node and then treat nodes two and three as if they are nodes one and two will I get the results that I desire? Or, is the first node going to remain the first node no matter what I do.

 

[Uncle Ben]

My immediate question is regarding one plant that has the bottom node right on top of the cotyledons. It is only about 1/2" from the soil and is a very puny node compared with the other four that have formed. The genetics is G13 Labs Super Skunk Fem.

Consider that node #1. Doesn't matter what it looks like. If it looks puny, your plant isn't happy for some reason.

If I remove the branches at this first node and then treat nodes two and three as if they are nodes one and two will I get the results that I desire?

Don't remove any branches.

Uuhhhhhhh, you aint part of the RIU Youth Corps Lollipop group by chance?

Or, is the first node going to remain the first node no matter what I do.

Yes. It still has dormant buds which reside in the axis of where the leaf petioles attach to the trunk.

Come on guys, lets try to understand plant parts shall we? This will all become clear if you do.

UB

 

[Katatawnic]

Yes. It still has dormant buds which reside in the axis of where the leaf petioles attach to the trunk.

Come on guys, lets try to understand plant parts shall we? This will all become clear if you do.

How does this differ from removing the dominant bud site when topping? (Not trolling; serious question RE: plant parts.)

 

[dzk]

Consider that node #1. Doesn't matter what it looks like. If it looks puny, your plant isn't happy for some reason.



Don't remove any branches.

Uuhhhhhhh, you aint part of the RIU Youth Corps Lollipop group by chance?



Yes. It still has dormant buds which reside in the axis of where the leaf petioles attach to the trunk.

Come on guys, lets try to understand plant parts shall we? This will all become clear if you do.

UB

Thanks for your prompt response. I thought that would be the case but needed some clarification. This is a great thread and I have nothing but respect for your experience.

No lollipopping here and I no longer qualify for any type of a youth group. I saw that thread. Can't understand why these punks feel compelled to challenge all the time. They don't even know what they don't know.

 

[Snak]

Uuhhhhhhh, you aint part of the RIU Youth Corps Lollipop group by chance?




UB

Watch what you say around here, Ben. I can already see them marching on into this thread, defending their smallish ways.
"We represent, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild!"

 

[mjr99]

Should i top a northern lights x big bud sprout if I only have 45" of space to work with counting lights and pot. I.e will that strain grow tall then 45" if properly lit?

 

[Cashola]

Wow, I got to page 40, then jumped to the end. ITS STILL GOIN STRONG hahahahaha. I'm still hooped though as all my plants, including Mom are all opposed nodes

 

[Cashola]

Sorry for the dupe. Proxy had a brain fart

 

[mjr99]

Some of you mention that you do two harvest, the colas then the bottom later. Was wondering if you disregard trich color, or if the colas amber first or if just let the bottom amber out or what? thanks.

 

[DaveCoulier]

Watch what you say around here, Ben. I can already see them marching on into this thread, defending their smallish ways.
"We represent, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild!"

That picture made me lol. Nice work.

Should i top a northern lights x big bud sprout if I only have 45" of space to work with counting lights and pot. I.e will that strain grow tall then 45" if properly lit?

45" isn't alot of space to work with including lights and pot. Topping makes the plant shorter and bushier.

 

[Roland]

Watch what you say around here, Ben. I can already see them marching on into this thread, defending their smallish ways.
"We represent, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild!"

Hahahhahahaa me tooo ! lmfao

 

[josh b]

i just repotted my 1 moth old plant hopefully she takes.

 

[DaveCoulier]

i just repotted my 1 moth old plant hopefully she takes.

She'll be fine. I had the rootball of one of my plants collapse when I tried to put it in the new pot. It showed no visible damage above ground, but it stopped growing for about 5 days. Back to normal now.

If you had a good smooth transplant, the plant probably wont even notice it.

 

[Uncle Ben]

How does this differ from removing the dominant bud site when topping? (Not trolling; serious question RE: plant parts.)

Ya lost me bud. Rephrase please.

No lollipopping here and I no longer qualify for any type of a youth group. I saw that thread. Can't understand why these punks feel compelled to challenge all the time. They don't even know what they don't know.

Yeppers. It's always the "we" and "us" thingie. Some folks hav a need for a consensus, it's the human way.

Watch what you say around here, Ben. I can already see them marching on into this thread, defending their smallish ways.
"We represent, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild!"

That is funny, hah!

Ya'll have a good weekend.