I'm on my second plant, and she (hopefully) is about 3 weeks old, about 8 inches tall. There are 3 leaf sets, and a fourth shooting. I didn't top my first plant because I was a super noob and just got excited watching it grow and didn't research any ways to maximize my yield. Naturally, on my second plant, all I want to do is maximize my yield. When should I top my new plant? Can I do it now, after the 3rd leaf set?
Got it, much appreciated. I've heard from some that you should only top a plant 2 or 3 times max, and I've heard from others you can top infinitely. What's your take?
You will not be able to top infinitely. 3 times would give you quite a few bud sites. Check out this grow journal, he's been very successful in topping his plant and has grown a marijuana bush. http://forum.grasscity.com/indoor-g...st-grow-blue-cheese-250w-hps-grow-cab-10.html
Topping is used to control upward growth as well as induce outward branching. Both can also be controlled with your light spacing and foliar feeding program. When used with a true topping program you will be amazed at what you can do with a single plant.
It's been 2 days since I topped my plant. I have seen zero new growth since. Should I be concerned or is it still just in shock? What's a typical period of shock after topping?
I agree just be patient, here's one of mine topped 11 days ago and super cropped started this morning