Redoctober
Well-Known Member
I've read many threads on topping and fimming and most have relatively similar methods and advice. My problem is that most of these threads are not meant for people like me who have let some plants get too big haha! Not only do I need to top, but to trim, Edward Scissorhands style! What are the rules for trimming and are they the same as topping?
I have been trimming for the past week or so but I don't know if I'm doing it right. I just take the highest leaves and branches, go to the first or second major node down and cut, making sure not to damage the developing leaf at that node. This activity seems to cause the plants to drink a lot more water. I think they've gotten bushier as well but it may be my imagination.
Is there a right and wrong way to trim?
Am I stressing my plants a lot by doing this?
(I'm at the end of veg and don't want to stress them into turning hermie)
I have been trimming for the past week or so but I don't know if I'm doing it right. I just take the highest leaves and branches, go to the first or second major node down and cut, making sure not to damage the developing leaf at that node. This activity seems to cause the plants to drink a lot more water. I think they've gotten bushier as well but it may be my imagination.
Is there a right and wrong way to trim?
Am I stressing my plants a lot by doing this?
(I'm at the end of veg and don't want to stress them into turning hermie)