when to top a plant

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thekidtokes

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im growing my first plant and since i dont have a fence i would rather it look like a big shrub than a tall monster its still sprouting but when do i know when to top it
when its 4 weeks into vegetating i will switch from a small pot to one of those home depot buckets using bamboo sticks for support
 
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thekidtokes

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thanks i have just one more question it says cut at the second true node what does that mean i know what a node is but what does "true node" mean
 
Skitzo420PSK

Skitzo420PSK

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the node is the part of the plant where the leaves come out from the stock. but the first set of 2 rounded leaves isnt a true node.
although ive never gone by topping by the nodes ive always waited intil its about 6 to 8 inches tall and clip off the crown of the plant.
 
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hic

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make your plants your own and top em when you want. although not before 4th leaf set i would not think.
 
obijohn

obijohn

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Of you are using a bucket for a pot, don't forget to but some good sized drainage holes in the bottom
 
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