Well it looks like you CAN top an auto

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by Purpkushh, Jan 20, 2015.

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  1. #21 Purpkushh, Jan 24, 2015
    My ph level is about 6.8 the plants are about a month old and 2 weeks into flower
     
  2. #22 Purpkushh, Jan 24, 2015
    Going to try and get some molasses and cal mag. Does any molasses work? And if so how much per gallon?
     
  3. #23 boxmaster, Jan 24, 2015
    Molasses benefits the soil micro organisms in an organic grow, however it it also a chelating agent that helps make chemicals in the soil more usable to the plant
     
  4. #24 mandrin13, Jan 24, 2015
    This guy tried it and for his grow the topped plants had slightly lower yields.  Def continue we need to see more results.
     
     
     
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  5. #25 rob9105, Jan 24, 2015
    I was told that Blackstrap molasses is best to use but talked to buddy today and he thinks your pic shows calcium deficiency but when you start to feed it only stay with 1/4 to 1/2 strength and go from there
     
  6. #26 GoldGrower, Jan 24, 2015
    It's great to see people experimenting and challenging tradition. But I think this is a long way from conformation of whether it's a good idea to top or not.
     
    Topping is a way of training that allows for longer veg time without gaining as much height. If the autos show flowers at the same time I don't necessarily see topping as an advantage. But it's definitely an area that needs more experimentation and I thank you for that. I'm looking forward to seeing you top more autos 
     
  7. #27 GoldGrower, Jan 25, 2015
     
    It's low on nutrients, what % of the full strength nutrient solution are you using? And are you giving it to them on every watering? 
     
  8. #28 Purpkushh, Jan 25, 2015
    Heres the list of percentages on the bottles:grow big big bloom tiger bloom. I also transplanted into 10 inch pots.
     

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  9. #29 Purpkushh, Jan 25, 2015
    Also watering was everyother feed
     
  10. #30 GoldGrower, Jan 25, 2015
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    What % of the full strength dosage are you giving them? 
     
    I would guess it needs raising but don't want you overdosing so thought I'd better ask first
     
  11. #31 Purpkushh, Jan 25, 2015
    I was told not to worry about nute burn from big bloom but still only went half strength at first and went quarter strength of grow big. Ive started to use full strength big bloom, tiger bloom and grow big for the most recent feeding (today)

    Im broke atm and cant pick up calmag and i went to get molasses and the only had unsulphured
     
  12. #32 CanadianOrganic, Jan 25, 2015
    Of course you CAN top an auto...you could also cut the plant in half, set it on fire, shove it up your butt - the possibilities are endless
     
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  13. #33 GoldGrower, Jan 26, 2015
     
    I like to use half strength on every watering. If you were only feeding every other then I can see why it was running low. 
     
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