aceshigh69
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I have one topped just like that. It really works. Great work man
Uncle Ben's Topping Technique to Get 2 or 4 Main Colas
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Uncle Ben
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johnnysacoseeds
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I'm trying to achieve the 4 cola result... I'm asking if the plant gets topped, if the remaining damaged leaves and healthy root system are capable of sending out the 4 main leads. I guess I don't know how dependent the plant is on the leaves in this case, or if the root system will power the growth without much help from photosynthesis. Thanks.
born2killspam
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Can you post a pic of the actual amount of damage??
As dependant as you are on your lungs and heart I'd say, but damaged leaves can still produce.. Thats why I'm always telling ppl to let the plant decide when to write leaves off unless there is a clear benefit in trimming due to a crowded space etc..
johnnysacoseeds
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I can try this evening...
johnnysacoseeds
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This may not be slug damage, just guessing because of the trail-like damage displayed...
First pic shows one of first set damage, other leaf is worse off, second shows damage to one of the three blade leafs, the other is similar, third shows healthy leaves above
First pic shows one of first set damage, other leaf is worse off, second shows damage to one of the three blade leafs, the other is similar, third shows healthy leaves above
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Mysticlown150
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not that bad of leaves
highwaystar415
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hey ben.. im wondering about the 3 plants that i topped. they have been in 12/12 for 6 weeks now. full 2 ft plants.. with no budding!!! can these be used for hash.. they are nice big bushy plants. in soil 1000 hps. from bagseed..
born2killspam
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Are you sure they're pot plants?? (Sorry
).. You need trichromes/resin to make hash though.. That typically comes most with bud leaf.. Some sativas might make it doable with more pure leaf, but whenever I've made hash, the leaf was as crystal packed as the bud really..
Are the plants getting too much nitrogen??
).. You need trichromes/resin to make hash though.. That typically comes most with bud leaf.. Some sativas might make it doable with more pure leaf, but whenever I've made hash, the leaf was as crystal packed as the bud really.. Are the plants getting too much nitrogen??
highwaystar415
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yes they are. im tryin to get a pic up here.. i dont know how to post a pic.. ive got 5 great ones , i should just cut em!! they look so good and healthy tho. ill give it a week and check on any trics!! thanx.
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Uncle Ben
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They are still there.
johnnysacoseeds
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Turns out this damage was caused by leafminers, the recommended course of action was to remove the damaged leaves. I now have no leaves at the 1st node, and 1-1/2 blades on each leaf at the second node. The remaining leaf material appears to be healthy. I would like to still try for 4 colas, but if I top as recommended, will;
a. dormant buds sprout from location where first set of leaves were removed?,
b. remaining leaves be capable of powering sufficient growth?
I know I have the option of leaving the plant alone, but I see this as a very productive method, and would like to use it if there is a good chance it will succeed with the plant in this condition.
Thanks!
born2killspam
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The new shoots will emerge, but that will take longer with less foliage to energize the process..
AlmightySteve
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Um, something different happened with my plant. The first pic shows exactly where I topped the plant, with the very beginning of the new growths on either side.
Here's the latest picture from today showing the new sprouts.
This puts things in perspective. Red means since topping, blue means before topping.
Notice at the bottom how the leaves from before topping aren't there. Well they died. My fault, not enough water.
So yeah, I topped the plant once, and now I have 8 new colas growing in. If it makes a difference, I topped while I only had pairs of 3 bladed leaves. Some of the new sets are about to grow 5 bladed leaves though, I can already see it.
I just read more of this thread and know why i got 8 new tops. So my question is, should I remove the top half of the plant?
Here's the latest picture from today showing the new sprouts.
This puts things in perspective. Red means since topping, blue means before topping.
Notice at the bottom how the leaves from before topping aren't there. Well they died. My fault, not enough water.
So yeah, I topped the plant once, and now I have 8 new colas growing in. If it makes a difference, I topped while I only had pairs of 3 bladed leaves. Some of the new sets are about to grow 5 bladed leaves though, I can already see it.
I just read more of this thread and know why i got 8 new tops. So my question is, should I remove the top half of the plant?
johnnysacoseeds
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Gracias, Senior Spam.
Uncle Ben
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Yay, you get a big fat kudo! Good on ya. Understanding plant responses as opposed to blindly following grower advice is what becoming a master gardener is all about.
Uh oh......it's back to square one.
OK, just leave well enough alone.
born2killspam
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As UB has said, when you top higher its iffy what energy will get put where further down the line.. Your total yield will still depend on the root system, and light use efficiency though..
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