Topping when in veg

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andy7000

Active Member

• Sep 2, 2008

• #1

hi every one.

a week before i switch to 12 hour on and 12 hour off putting them into flower, i want to top my plants. Would it be possible to us the tops for clones or do they have to be from the actual stem? Andy

 

HiGHLiFE28

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2008

• #2

Hey bro, I topped my plants when they were in flowering because they hit the CFLS and got burnt so they never fully bloomed, i believe topping in veg mode would stunt growth, just find a place that allows more height ;0

 

KAOSOWNER

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• Sep 2, 2008

• #3

your supposed to top in veg, i would do it 2 weeks before i put it in flower. it will stunt the growth height 4 awhile but it will allow for the lower brnches to grow up to the canopy

 

TodayIsAGreenday

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• Sep 2, 2008

• #4

i think ive heard of people getting their topped tops to root... but i dont know from personal experience

 

KAOSOWNER

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• Sep 2, 2008

• #5

yes you can use the tops of your plants for clones

 

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andy7000

Active Member

• Sep 2, 2008

• #6

KAOSOWNER said:

yes you can use the tops of your plants for clones

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Thank you, that is the answer to my question.
But i should top them 2 weeks before flowering? is this because of the stress?

 

KAOSOWNER

Well-Known Member

• Sep 2, 2008

• #7

the cut will slow growth for a few days but you also want the side branches to have a chance to branch out

 

HiGHLiFE28

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• Sep 2, 2008

• #8

is this advised for everyone of just those who cant grow as tall

 

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andy7000

Active Member

• Sep 2, 2008

• #9

Will the top (cutting) clone as well as a cutting from the stem?

 

KAOSOWNER

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• Sep 2, 2008

• #10

highlife....... it is really a matter of prefernce if you dont have height requirements.. do some research on lst, topping and fim are a method of lst

andy 7000........ yes

 

earlymorninstonepeomp

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• Sep 2, 2008

• #11

top cutting will develop into a beautiful clone. the reason for topping 2 weeks prior is to give the topped plant time to generate the new kolas. they'll grow either way but bigger if allowed to develop a couple weeks. FIM is a better option. more bud in the long run.

 

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andy7000

Active Member

• Sep 2, 2008

• #12

I'm growing from seed, meaning, i have to wait 6 weeks before i can cut clones. Does this mean i have to wait 8 weeks in veg before i can flower?

 

earlymorninstonepeomp

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• Sep 2, 2008

• #13

andy7000 said:

I'm growing from seed, meaning, i have to wait 6 weeks before i can cut clones. Does this mean i have to wait 8 weeks in veg before i can flower?

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you can flower her anytime depending on what size you wanna end up with. personally i put mine into 12/12 when they reach 9-12". Usually end up with a 3 foot plant depending on strain. I also don;t take my cuttings until they've been in 12/12 for a week or so. The stems are thicker and root faster than the weak, flimsy cuttings from a plant in full veg. Did I mention I use hps from start to finish ???? Yuuup. Gotta MH but HPS makes for a fuller, stronger plant.