Need some advice on topping and stem identification. Pictures included

1gamma45

1gamma45

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Ok.


Here is how I roll inside.

I germ my beans then add them to my soil and get them into my Veging area. From the day the first one pokes out of the dirt I count 21 days. At day 21 I top the plant by finding the middle main stem. Going all the way to the top and final Y branching and using a CLEAN pair of toe nail clippers I clip the Y at a 45 angle and then on day 23 I switch my lights to 12/12 from 18/6.

The longer you veg the bigger the plant the bigger the plant the more space you need to grow in and the bigger the pot you will need.
 
Pipe Dream

Pipe Dream

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I've found this video very informative. [video=youtube;FNuanYP7sb8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNuanYP7sb8[/video]

Whether you want to top the one that grew two heads is up to you. I would probably just let it grow and bend/train the branches instead if needed.
 
Goonz1190

Goonz1190

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Pipe Dream said:
I've found this video very informative. [video=youtube;FNuanYP7sb8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNuanYP7sb8[/video]

Whether you want to top the one that grew two heads is up to you. I would probably just let it grow and bend/train the branches instead if needed.
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that guy is soo annoying lmao i think he just learnt how to say fuck / fucking
 
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xsocialx

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HAHA Thanks a lot guys I really appreciate the fast response. I knew it would be far to early but I'd rather know 2 weeks before then 2 weeks too late.

I'll check that link out tonight before bed. +Rep!
 
TheNaturalist

TheNaturalist

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In my opinion LST is waaaay better then topping to get more nodes to grow. It doesnt stunt the growth of your plant at all and it lets a new branch form at every leaf all the way down the main stem instead of just two at the top. Just a tip though everyone has their own way of doing things and obviously topping works for a lot of people.
 
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xsocialx

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I'll do some reading into LST tomorrow and decide, thank you for the suggestion! I've seen LST a couple times, I think it mean "light stress training"?

I'm about to watch that video and goto bed lol! Thanks guys
 
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xsocialx

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lol That wasn't what I thought it was going to be but the point was made. Rip the new node out!

I think I want to do a scrog method as well for a higher yield, I'll be ordering a cheap light system and cool tube until i drop money on a proper ballast.
 
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