DaveCoulier
Well-Known Member
If your internodal distance is too much to your liking it could be a variety of factors. Lights are too far away, or perhaps you are growing a Sativa and that is the norm.oh.. you missed the question I really wanted answered, but thanks. haha.
I tried this but the node spacing always gets further and further apart as the new tops grow... why is that? Haven't hit flowering yet but am I going to end up with fluffy bud and no giant main colas?
btw I think waiting till 5th node to top at 2nd node just wastes too much growth.. For me 3 nodes is like.. 1-2 weeks of growth.. I usually top when the 5 blade leaf appears, or 3rd node.
As for giant main colas..well it takes practice, and the right strains. You wont know what you'll get until you flower. Topping would have a negligible effect on what type of bud structure you get, so dont worry about topping causing problems.
You should give them at least a week. 2 would be better. It also depends on how far into flowering does your strain continue to put on new nodal growth. If you are growing a long flowering Sativa, then you can actually flower quicker after topping versus some Indica thats done in under 50 days. Ive noticed the 7 or so strains Im growing or have grown this grow continued putting on new nodal growth for at least 3 weeks into flower. Anywhere from 4-8 new nodes.UB, I just did this to a few of my seedlings man. The 4 tops. It's freaking legit! lol, Iv'e been going through all this trouble of constantly tieing down ect. When I could have just dont this!.. lol, and veg slightly longer.
My question now is: How long after topping to get the 4 tops should I wait to put the girls into flower. How long does it take for the plant to 'heal' and not be stressed any longer. Because I do not want to toss a stressed plant into flower. I'm going to be flowering a larger amount of smaller plants this time, instead of a smaller amount of larger plants. So when would you say it's safe to toss them into flower, AFTER topping for 4 tops?... How long do the plants usually remain 'stressed' after topping?
What are EVERYBODY's thoughts on this situation?
As for stress, as long as your plants are healthy when topped, it really shouldn't bother them.