SHOULD I TOP NOW?

Hello there my fellow growers

So, for my next steps I am considering both topping and lst. I think the best option is to top first and then lst. But I am not sure if she is ready to be topped. Anyway she is getting too close to the lights and that will be no good for her...



So there she is... Should I top her right above her 4th node. Or should I wait till she thickens and develop the 5th node?

And if I am to wait the 5th, should I lst to draw her away from the lights?
Thank you all for your opinions

I'd lower the light. It looks like it's stretching.

And no. I wouldn't top that.

same here move the lights closer or plant raised up on something. your looking for nodes as close as possible

what wattage are those bulbs?

Like above, that light is not going to do much once in full flower. However, while it is lengthy, topping will help promote lateral branching. If you want to, now is the time.

So, right now she is under 3x28w=84w.
Earlier this week I placed her under 2x28w +50w=106w and I saw some signs of light burn, like yellowing and curling leaves on the upper branches. So i dialed down to 3x28w=84w again...

I hope I was clear enough. What do you guys think?

MicroGrowerTim said:

So, right now she is under 3x28w=84w.
Earlier this week I placed her under 2x28w +50w=106w and I saw some signs of light burn, like yellowing and curling leaves on the upper branches. So i dialed down to 3x28w=84w again...

I hope I was clear enough. What do you guys think?

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Go back to 106w and move the light a little higher.

Remembering this is a micro pc grow, of 40x40x20cm. Really small space so I cant put much light in there... With 106w she started to yellow because it was too close

Was the yellowing on the newer leaves? The new growth tends to come out lighter then older leaves?

Yes, it was on the upper/newer leaves.

This is how close she was to the bigger bulb yesterday.

That is why I was considering lst first and then topping, to maintain the bigger bulb a lil bit further away

MicroGrowerTim said:

Yes, it was on the upper/newer leaves.
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This is how close she was to the bigger bulb yesterday.

That is why I was considering lst first and then topping, to maintain the bigger bulb a lil bit further away

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"if" it were me, I would knock off the highest node to get those side nodes coming in.

I agree with redeyed id top now, i would have topped on the last node, i have height limitations in my space so i like all my ladies as short as possible and i like that first split as low on the plant as i can get it. Cant wait to see the grow! Good luck and happy growing!

Pics are hard to judge by....but what size pot is that? Next time might be best using a 1 gallon to keep the plant a little smaller. If it already isnt in a 1 gal.

MicroGrowerTim said:

Remembering this is a micro pc grow, of 40x40x20cm. Really small space so I cant put much light in there... With 106w she started to yellow because it was too close

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I don't remember anything. This is the first I've heard that it's a micro grow. And 40x40x20cm is a super micro grow. That's crazy small. Maybe get some Samsung strips and make your own light.

With how much room you have in there you should prob just flip now. The stretch At any point is going to reach the height limit of your area.

GeneBanker said:

With how much room you have in there you should prob just flip now. The stretch At any point is going to reach the height limit of your area.

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No, he can limit the stretch by topping and training first.

Agree, a well trained plant can avoid a major stretch being tied down and will create more tops as well.

Example...

I gotta say how honored I am to have you all here helping and opting in.

After much consideration I just topped her. I also returned to 106w but with the bigger bulb on the side now. Gonna see in a few hours she responds...

I am planning to lst the most I can. And then scrog with a steel net I bough


Its gonna be tight BUT its also gonna be awesome

MicroGrowerTim said:

I gotta say how honored I am to have you all here helping and opting in.

After much consideration I just topped her. I also returned to 106w but with the bigger bulb on the side now. Gonna see in a few hours she responds...

I am planning to lst the most I can. And then scrog with a steel net I bough

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Its gonna be tight BUT its also gonna be awesome

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Very creative and very cool as you are not breaking the bank. While you know you wont pull a huge harvest, some is more then enough for some people. Good luck on the grow.