aesparza4
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i dont know if it is time to top my plant. can some one who is experienced let me know if it is time to top her yet? and how do you guys think she looks for being 4 weeks old View attachment 1613456View attachment 1613457
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Jakabok Botch
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ya cut after the 2nd set of true leaves....for more info read this https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/151706-uncle-bens-topping-technique-get.html
aesparza4
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what do you you mean 2nd set of true leaves
420forever1289
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set of actual fan leaves not counting the round ones
lkymnky77
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your second ?? you asked how she looks for 4 weeks.. no exp req,she looks tall. Maybe stack some books or vcr tapes cds milk crates,something to get her closer to light. Reason why i say that is,the space between branches on main stem are long.(looks about 2-3 inches apart)get her closer to light cause in the end,that much space wont get light that far down. keep her close, branches will be close... more branches in same size plant same age means more flower spots... shes stretching.. looks pretty good healthy wise.. will grow as is, but there could be extra branches filling those gaps on stalk if she was closer to light. P.s. gotta have the setup info to really lend any help.. lights???food???water??time??etc,etc.. but ill watch if youll post reg. Im fixing to start something from attitude now. (wanning moon)
Hydrogrowe
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yea u can start topping and id get the plant closer 2 the light
Jakabok Botch
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after topping, assuming ur top is decent size, u could always use the top cutting as a clone....
lkymnky77
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could you just cut each branch of the top??? or just root the top??
aesparza4
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the crazy part is that i am keeping it close the light because i am trying to avoid it from stretching. i have had the plant 1-2in away from the light since i got her but she just keeps growing so i have to keep moving up the light... i am growing in a 5ft tall 2x2 squared tent. i am using a 80w=400w daylight cfl and i am about to put another 70w=300w cfl in my tent. i am growing her under 18/6 light schedule and i havent been giving her any nutrients until about a week ago when my local hydroponic store gave me some free nutes..... but i am going to buy some within the next week just waiting to get paid. i am not sure about where to cut it i have been looking on videos on youtube about how to top it and the top of my plant doesnt look like how the one in the video does. so i am really condused on where to cut. if i LST my plant would it even be necessary to top it? cause i am planning on LST her soon
Jakabok Botch
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id just root the top...ud have a much better chance at success
Jakabok Botch
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when ur veggin u can do 24/0 that will help a lil with ur stretching....ull basically want to cut urs in half in between ur 2nd and 3rd node....but no if u are planning on LST then no u dont have to top it u should end up with more tops that way too....
aesparza4
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i have heard that keepin them under 24hrs of light isnt that good, i have heard people say that its a living thing and that it needs sleep. if you are sure that it will make my plant bushier and help with the stretching then i will do it
Jakabok Botch
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thats how if always done it and iv been growin 4 years now without a problem...just remember to switch to 12/12 when u flower