Uncle Ben
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Strain, genes, it doesn't matter. I top mainly sativas to control height too.
I wouldn't bother, it's too late. If I had 32" plants, they'd surely finish out at 12' tall! Isn't it time to flower?
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Uncle Ben's Topping Technique to Get 2 or 4 Main Colas
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DaveCoulier
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You wont know unless you ask someone if they've grown the same strain and whether they topped or not. Can't hurt. If you're growing a popular strain then you should find no shortage of people who may be able to help.
swazifarmer
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I'm growing bagseed a indica dom but it's cool I'll find out soon enuff
UB, it hasn't been covered in too much detail in the thread but I want to try your topping method but am having a bit of a time trying to get my clones to go back to opposing nodes.....
I have used extra nitrogen and they are still coming out alternating....Is the 18/6 critical as I have them on 24/0?
Also, once I get them to go opposing when I go to top do I prune the alternating nodes below the opposing ones to leave the 2 sets of opposing? Also would I go 5-6 opposing nodes (if I can get them to go opposing
) before topping for 4 main colas....
Thanks this is the nutz thread......
I have used extra nitrogen and they are still coming out alternating....Is the 18/6 critical as I have them on 24/0?
Also, once I get them to go opposing when I go to top do I prune the alternating nodes below the opposing ones to leave the 2 sets of opposing? Also would I go 5-6 opposing nodes (if I can get them to go opposing
) before topping for 4 main colas....Thanks this is the nutz thread......
Uncle Ben
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20/4 should do it IF the phytochrome thingie kicks in, which it should unless it's got rudy in it.
If you're determined to get 4 main colas, I think your chances are very iffy. I wouldn't bother with that type of plant material, I think you'll be disapppointed in the results.
You'll just get a typical bushy plant, which is OK.Also would I go 5-6 opposing nodes (if I can get them to go opposing
Thanks this is the nutz thread......
blackmetal19
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Nice +rep....
dzk
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UB, I have five plants that I am going to top for 4 colas. I have already topped three (killed me to remove the top 2/3 of the plant) but I am convinced that this is the way to go.
My immediate question is regarding one plant that has the bottom node right on top of the cotyledons. It is only about 1/2" from the soil and is a very puny node compared with the other four that have formed. The genetics is G13 Labs Super Skunk Fem.
If I remove the branches at this first node and then treat nodes two and three as if they are nodes one and two will I get the results that I desire? Or, is the first node going to remain the first node no matter what I do.
My immediate question is regarding one plant that has the bottom node right on top of the cotyledons. It is only about 1/2" from the soil and is a very puny node compared with the other four that have formed. The genetics is G13 Labs Super Skunk Fem.
If I remove the branches at this first node and then treat nodes two and three as if they are nodes one and two will I get the results that I desire? Or, is the first node going to remain the first node no matter what I do.
Uncle Ben
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Consider that node #1. Doesn't matter what it looks like. If it looks puny, your plant isn't happy for some reason.
Don't remove any branches.
Uuhhhhhhh, you aint part of the RIU Youth Corps Lollipop group by chance?
Yes. It still has dormant buds which reside in the axis of where the leaf petioles attach to the trunk.Or, is the first node going to remain the first node no matter what I do.
Come on guys, lets try to understand plant parts shall we? This will all become clear if you do.
UB
Katatawnic
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How does this differ from removing the dominant bud site when topping? (Not trolling; serious question RE: plant parts.)
dzk
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Thanks for your prompt response. I thought that would be the case but needed some clarification. This is a great thread and I have nothing but respect for your experience.Consider that node #1. Doesn't matter what it looks like. If it looks puny, your plant isn't happy for some reason.
Don't remove any branches.
Uuhhhhhhh, you aint part of the RIU Youth Corps Lollipop group by chance?
Yes. It still has dormant buds which reside in the axis of where the leaf petioles attach to the trunk.
Come on guys, lets try to understand plant parts shall we? This will all become clear if you do.
UB
No lollipopping here and I no longer qualify for any type of a youth group. I saw that thread. Can't understand why these punks feel compelled to challenge all the time. They don't even know what they don't know.
Snak
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Watch what you say around here, Ben. I can already see them marching on into this thread, defending their smallish ways.Uuhhhhhhh, you aint part of the RIU Youth Corps Lollipop group by chance?
UB
"We represent, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild!"
DaveCoulier
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That picture made me lol. Nice work.Watch what you say around here, Ben. I can already see them marching on into this thread, defending their smallish ways.
"We represent, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild!"
45" isn't alot of space to work with including lights and pot. Topping makes the plant shorter and bushier.
Roland
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Hahahhahahaa me tooo ! lmfao
DaveCoulier
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She'll be fine. I had the rootball of one of my plants collapse when I tried to put it in the new pot. It showed no visible damage above ground, but it stopped growing for about 5 days. Back to normal now.
If you had a good smooth transplant, the plant probably wont even notice it.
Uncle Ben
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Ya lost me bud. Rephrase please.
Yeppers. It's always the "we" and "us" thingie. Some folks hav a need for a consensus, it's the human way.No lollipopping here and I no longer qualify for any type of a youth group. I saw that thread. Can't understand why these punks feel compelled to challenge all the time. They don't even know what they don't know.
That is funny, hah!Watch what you say around here, Ben. I can already see them marching on into this thread, defending their smallish ways.
"We represent, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild, the lollipop guild!"
Ya'll have a good weekend.
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