1st time grower do they look good?

Jimdamick

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Thanks for the feed back.. I did do a bit of LST and topping but since it was my first time i was scared that maybe i was doing too much to them .
Fuck topping, another myth, unless you have height restrictions that's the only reason for it.
#1 what happens when you top you slow down finish time by a week at least ( the plant goes into shock & takes that long to recover)
# 2 is the myth is that topping produces more herb because you get 2 cola's.
True, you'll get 2 cola's, but they will be less weight than one large cola.
Been there, done it.
Also, they look like different strains, not a good idea (different finish times/height)
So, next grow, don't cut any leaves & grow the same strain
Good luck :)
 

Jimdamick

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I dont understand that either. People are flush crazy
Total horseshit.
The roots/bud are already saturated with what ever nutes used.
Think about it
Your going too "clean out the nutes" in a few flushes?
Again, I say horse shit, it's impossible.
 

Beanpop

Member
You defoliated the fuck out of them, right?
Never do that again, just let them grow.
You removed the source of energy/water storage & respiration.
Good luck :)
Yeah i did thanks for that this just a test run im glad im able to get feed back you guys been great
 

Beanpop

Member
Fuck topping, another myth, unless you have height restrictions that's the only reason for it.
#1 what happens when you top you slow down finish time by a week at least ( the plant goes into shock & takes that long to recover)
# 2 is the myth is that topping produces more herb because you get 2 cola's.
True, you'll get 2 cola's, but they will be less weight than one large cola.
Been there, done it.
Also, they look like different strains, not a good idea (different finish times/height)
So, next grow, don't cut any leaves & grow the same strain
Good luck :)
Just one is a different strain the front middle one
 

Detroitlion2912

Well-Known Member
Thanks for your response ..
Yeah man i struggled with the stretching there .. I know my lights aint the best but i gave it a try with it before i made it a hobby and to be able to save up for better lights. But im using hps lights 400 watts .. for nutes im using Veg-Bloom Dirty.. inside space is 2x4 and im have 3 plants in a one gallon reg pot and 3 plants in a 3 gallon smart pot. i know i can do better with everything i used but that will be for the next round i guess.
That's all that matters man! Keep learning and taking noted for tje next one homie!! Ive been on an autoflower kick and would recommend trying some of those at some point!
 

bk78

Well-Known Member
Fuck topping, another myth, unless you have height restrictions that's the only reason for it.
#1 what happens when you top you slow down finish time by a week at least ( the plant goes into shock & takes that long to recover)
# 2 is the myth is that topping produces more herb because you get 2 cola's.
True, you'll get 2 cola's, but they will be less weight than one large cola.
Been there, done it.
Also, they look like different strains, not a good idea (different finish times/height)
So, next grow, don't cut any leaves & grow the same strain
Good luck :)
Post a pic of your room.
 

Doug Dawson

Well-Known Member
Fuck topping, another myth, unless you have height restrictions that's the only reason for it.
#1 what happens when you top you slow down finish time by a week at least ( the plant goes into shock & takes that long to recover)
# 2 is the myth is that topping produces more herb because you get 2 cola's.
True, you'll get 2 cola's, but they will be less weight than one large cola.
Been there, done it.
Also, they look like different strains, not a good idea (different finish times/height)
So, next grow, don't cut any leaves & grow the same strain
Good luck :)
Topping works fine. Not only does it turn one cola into two but also allows time for lower branches to catch up. When trained properly it produces more bud, no two ways about it. The only time that is not true is when the grower did it wrong. They are not smaller than other colas if they are healthy, you give them time to recoup in veg before you flip to flower.
 

Beanpop

Member
I want to try an autoflower at least once i might try ot next go around.
Topping works fine. Not only does it turn one cola into two but also allows time for lower branches to catch up. When trained properly it produces more bud, no two ways about it. The only time that is not true is when the grower did it wrong. They are not smaller than other colas if they are healthy, you give them time to recoup in veg before you flip to flower.
Thanks appreciate that
 
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