WeeMan1980
Member
Hi all,
Sorry this is a long one......
Just starting the germ on my second grow. First grow went ok with one plant (my grow area is only 900mm wide x 500 deep.
My question is, on my first grow the one plant i had totall filled the space i had, and on harvest i realised that there was a lot of branch area with no bud on at the bottom on my plant.
I plan on growing two on this grow, what would be the best method to trim two plants within the space i have available, to get the best yeild?
People have suggested topping and lollipopping. Please can somebody correct my understanding of the below if I am incorrect:
Topping
Purpose: To get two main stems growing instead of one and also to gain extra growth in the bottom branches.
Method: Count 4 nodes down from top shoot and cut the main stem just above the 4th set of nodes.
How long should you leave your plant before you top it?
If you top the plant and the new growth starts from the next two branches down, how long should you wait before you top the two new branches?
How many time can you generally top each new branch before it starts effecting the plants?
Lollipopping
Purpose: To gain extra growth at the top of the plant so it becomes taller and less busy, and also to increase better air circulation for the plant.
Method: Cut off lower branches. Not too sure when or how to do this
How long should you leave your plant before you lollipop it?
How do you lollipop your plant?
So should I lollipop the plant wait until it gets a little bit taller and then top it say 2 or 3 weeks before I flower?
Also do you guys know of any good books or websites with good info on topping and lollipopping. I have found quite a few on topping but I cant seem to find any good info on lollipopping
Thanks
Sorry this is a long one......
Just starting the germ on my second grow. First grow went ok with one plant (my grow area is only 900mm wide x 500 deep.
My question is, on my first grow the one plant i had totall filled the space i had, and on harvest i realised that there was a lot of branch area with no bud on at the bottom on my plant.
I plan on growing two on this grow, what would be the best method to trim two plants within the space i have available, to get the best yeild?
People have suggested topping and lollipopping. Please can somebody correct my understanding of the below if I am incorrect:
Topping
Purpose: To get two main stems growing instead of one and also to gain extra growth in the bottom branches.
Method: Count 4 nodes down from top shoot and cut the main stem just above the 4th set of nodes.
How long should you leave your plant before you top it?
If you top the plant and the new growth starts from the next two branches down, how long should you wait before you top the two new branches?
How many time can you generally top each new branch before it starts effecting the plants?
Lollipopping
Purpose: To gain extra growth at the top of the plant so it becomes taller and less busy, and also to increase better air circulation for the plant.
Method: Cut off lower branches. Not too sure when or how to do this
How long should you leave your plant before you lollipop it?
How do you lollipop your plant?
So should I lollipop the plant wait until it gets a little bit taller and then top it say 2 or 3 weeks before I flower?
Also do you guys know of any good books or websites with good info on topping and lollipopping. I have found quite a few on topping but I cant seem to find any good info on lollipopping
Thanks