How-To : Fimming and Topping made Easy

[raw tunes]

so you do this once the plant reaches the height you want it to stop growing at

[toastybiz]

No, the plant will grow higher (if not tied down) -- the new tops and branches will grow higher than the node that got snipped. But instead of one stalk growing a foot above that node you'll have two or more that grow only a few inches above that node.

Don't wait until the plant has reached some maximum height before topping/fimming, start earlier and use these techniques to control the height as you go (grow).

[OkinKun]

So, I'm sure this was asked before, but I can't seem to find it...

How soon after topping can you top again? How long does it take for the plant to grow enough, and at what point is it safe to make the next cut?

I'm guessing that you wait for the next node to grow, before making another cut again.
Also, if I have say, 2 existing branches, and I want to top both of those, is it safe to do them at the same time? Or will that stress out the plant in some way? Should I do 1, then wait a few days before doing the other? Or is that just not necessary?

From what I've read, it seems like you can top a plant, then after it grows a little more, top each of those new branches, and so on... Right?

Since I'm a little unsure about this stuff, I'm probably gonna LST most my plants, But I might top them a little too. I'm asking all these questions, for knowledge/experience sake. lol

[sk8 luder 97]

im just wondering what you do with the plants that you cut off after topping or fimming can you harvest them?? thanks

[Spuds'n'Buds]

I topped 2 days ago and the cut has 3 black dots on it, Plants still healthy but i'm wondering if this is normal. Doesn't look like there's any new growth at the top though. So is this normal or what might the problem be?

[pomgirl64]

This helped me soooo much! I topped a few and then fim'd the others.
My babies are happier than ever! Green and thriving. If anyone wants to see pics, I will post. Just don't want to be a bore.
("GodBud---Jordan of the Island").
One thing though....EGADS! They stink!!! (Yes, I have fans, but....whew!)
Bottoms Up! (or should I say "Tops Up???!)

[jzchillin]

sweet thread +rep if i could but... this should be stickied,

[DroMan23]

ye awesome guide DierWolf cant explain it any better than that man +rep, one question tho ive been lst my plants for about 10 days and i as wondering can i top them while they are tie'd down or should i release them from their bond and wait a day or two to top them? Does it even matter or am i jus making things difficult???lol

[smashio]

nice thread

[itsabouttime]

Originally Posted by KamelRedLight

I still don't get when or how to top a cola.

i didnt mean toquote u but damn nice lookin plant mine leaned over and shitty

[sk8 luder 97]

im just wondering what you do with the plants that you cut off after topping or fimming can you harvest them?? thanks

[BUDSLiNGER]

the topping and fimming should be done early in VEG, not flower.. so if you did harvest them they wouldnt do much for ya... Tipping a cola keeps the cola from streetching higher and it fills out fatter. handy when they try to grow past the lights.
hows that sky8...

[DroMan23]

this might be a stupi question but when u top a plant can u you use the part you cut off as a clone?

[mjboy]

when my tree gets that big i will def do this. thanks

[scraype]

can you top a branch or just the main cola?