jdhutson2006
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I didn't do any of that my first time, and this is a technique i would like to try. Is it too soon still or should i go for it? i have other babies so i'm not afraid to hurt one or two trying this LOL
Is it to soon to Top/Fim?
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RIKNSTEIN
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I've heard to wait till the 4th or 5th "real"node, sum say 8th or 9th, but it's preference I guess...they're lookin' good though, what type of bean, & lighting are you using
hotrodharley
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Let the top set developing right now get big enough to cleanly pinch it off. Then do it.
RIKNSTEIN
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I would think the "4-6 inches" would depend on how it was grown, and how compact or stretchy it was..I'm a n00b, but learnin'...lol..
jdhutson2006
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I'm a pain 'ol soil and CFL gal...the seeds are bagseed (really good smoke!)...this is second grow so if i can do this one right i'll start looking into seed banks.
hiitsbob
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i second rinkstein with the wait til 4-6 alternating nodes.
by then your root structure will be good and have a few bigger fan leaves to keep up good photosynthesis.
i just did it check my thread and you will see how fast it took off after topping. i waited til 6th node.
by then your root structure will be good and have a few bigger fan leaves to keep up good photosynthesis.
i just did it check my thread and you will see how fast it took off after topping. i waited til 6th node.
thatboyis1uvakind
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I top or fim all my plants young....
....I think maybe u need more light or closer light cause it should b thicker....mine always are by this age
....I think maybe u need more light or closer light cause it should b thicker....mine always are by this age
thatboyis1uvakind
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What I mean to say is yes u can top young but it should b a little stouter when u do
thatboyis1uvakind
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I top at first node
bird mcbride
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I wait until the plant is big enough so I can take a three or four inch snip and leave it at a good set of branches. I'll clone the snip and if the strain works out it will be a cloned mother or if it doesn't work out it'll get tossed (male) or toss in for budding and forgotten. I would not top for any other reason.