So is this the node I top? It looks like it's off to the side and not exactly in the middle or am I just being paranoid ?
Try not to damage the shoots next to the main stem Check out my first grow! https://forum.grasscity.com/index.php?threads/1423474/
Just topped mine like 3 days ago Check out my first grow! https://forum.grasscity.com/index.php?threads/1423474/
I would assume she is a clone? the alternating nodes are normal for them hence why you are concerned?
Yes, you hit it right on the nail like every video I see they are right in the middle so it's making me second guess myself because she has it on the side they all do. So it only happens to clones ?
Topping that plant will gain you nothing, she's already got staggered nodes. Topping is done on younger plants that still have parallel nodes, you cut the main stem and the two parallel nodes become two mains instead of just the one.
If you cut at the red line the two nodes in the blue will grow up and become your primary nodes. Might need to lst to keep them around the same height though.
I've only toped clones once, and just like you, lots of hesitation because of the nodes not being symmetrical. I did the experiment this summer with some outdoor plants, it turned out alright but i could see the energy wasn't flowing through equally. Heres a picture of when i toped the second time, nothing symmetrical.. Sent from my iPhone using Grasscity Forum