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Has anyone used a FIN technique on bud? From past experience the tips of the buds are snipped at ~ week 4. This govs some substance to the bud in week 4 but also allows the bud time to recover before harvest. Like in veg FIN, bud FIN pushes the buds to repair and boost to the tips of the buds. Once it was done for the first time, haven't looked back. Fox tailing in some strains is possible from this technique, even if harvested on time.

Hmmm, sounds like topping the buds to focus on popcorn development to me. Do you have any pictures of this or these top buds next to un topped buds to prove its working?

Doogan said:

Has anyone used a FIN technique on bud? From past experience the tips of the buds are snipped at ~ week 4. This govs some substance to the bud in week 4 but also allows the bud time to recover before harvest. Like in veg FIN, bud FIN pushes the buds to repair and boost to the tips of the buds. Once it was done for the first time, haven't looked back. Fox tailing in some strains is possible from this technique, even if harvested on time.

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I've used the FIM method on my vegging plants,

most on week 2-3, on the third or forth lateral

it saves having to go thru the stressful super cropping method used by many

but generally any attempt at defoliation is frowned upon by many

FIM = Fuck I missed

Alienwidow said:

Hmmm, sounds like topping the buds to focus on popcorn development to me. Do you have any pictures of this or these top buds next to un topped buds to prove its working?

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It is a small snip at the tip of the developing bud. When you cut the top of the young bud you can see the 4 inner hurds of the bud from the stalk. The bud recovers nicely.. GG#4s2

^^^ About 2 weeks post

The buds fatten up nicely. Learned this from cali

Nah man id avoid any form of stress during flowering no matter how small it is. I only fim in veg noting else n it works for me

Shaggy

I've cut tips of buds that accidentally touched a light and they didn't do shit, stayed really small but I guess not quite the same as what your talking about but still don't think I'll try it until it's proven lol. I'll be waiting for any updates .

Doogan said:

It is a small snip at the tip of the developing bud. When you cut the top of the young bud you can see the 4 inner hurds of the bud from the stalk. The bud recovers nicely.. GG#4s2

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I dunno, im not convinced yet. When i look at your pictures and compare where the first large set of leaves is coming out of the cola it seems that the untrimmed bud has just as much or more on top of that first set of large leaves. Can you see what im talking about?

Try it... I mean its worth a shot if it could produce more. It works for me. The technique was from cali outdoor growers. They grow 8LB+ plants so the buds are massive. Im not sure on the scale that some of you grow. But just to clarify.....not all of the buds are "tipped" or FIM'd at the early 3/4 week stage there are not many buds with much substance besides a few. It is a super cropping technique. So early in flower is the time to do it so they can recuperate. I will post a pic in a few weeks about what it looks like....

Ya do that but nope, I'm real stubborn and won't cut my bud tips off lol. Not unless everyone else does it .

Doogan said:

Try it... I mean its worth a shot if it could produce more. It works for me. The technique was from cali outdoor growers. They grow 8LB+ plants so the buds are massive. Im not sure on the scale that some of you grow. But just to clarify.....not all of the buds are "tipped" or FIM'd at the early 3/4 week stage there are not many buds with much substance besides a few. It is a super cropping technique. So early in flower is the time to do it so they can recuperate. I will post a pic in a few weeks about what it looks like....

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Are you going to show it with a demo of how its done? Like do you take 1/8 of an inch or a 1/4 or what?

Alienwidow said:

Are you going to show it with a demo of how its done? Like do you take 1/8 of an inch or a 1/4 or what?

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flipping new crops soon so I will have some pics and descriptions in a few weeks. It is a new technique so many are still weary of it. But nothing can progress without change and new trials. trying new techniques and learning to adapt them is what makes MMJ so great. I was skeptical but after trying it, it is a great technique. As I hear and learn about what other try or are doing...Ill research what I can and usually try it out. In the past I have brewed several different recipes for beneficials, some seemed kooky but I gave it a try. Soft-crop or super-cropping seemed different when it was first used but soon many growers tried it and like the technique. I am always open to new things. Its worth a try rather than just brush it off.

Here are some of the pics of what or how I FIM the buds...