Should I be topping/fimming my plant

turbobuzz · Jun 5, 2023

I always grow indoors, but trying an outdoor godfather OG this summer. I always FIM my indoor plants. Wondering if I should let this grow naturally, or top/FIM this. What do most of you guys do?

Funkentelechy · Jun 5, 2023

I don't top.

DancesWithWeeds · Jun 5, 2023

turbobuzz said:
I always grow indoors, but trying an outdoor godfather OG this summer. I always FIM my indoor plants. Wondering if I should let this grow naturally, or top/FIM this. What do most of you guys do?

That looks like where I start topping mine, but I grow in the ground. They can get really bushy outside with a little topping. These look like they will be nice Christmas trees if not topped.

Funkentelechy · Jun 5, 2023

The available height of your grow space can also dictate whether or not you want to top, outdoor plants get very tall.

turbobuzz · Jun 5, 2023

Funkentelechy said:
The available height of your grow space can also dictate whether or not you want to top, outdoor plants get very tall.

No limitations on height. That’s why I was wondering if I should top or not. Indoors it’s a no brainer.

obijohn · Jun 5, 2023

IMO topping/fimming temporarily slows plant growth, I prefer tying the top down until it generates a few more tops. Make a bush with minimal stress on the plant

grayeyes · Jun 5, 2023

Fim or top will increase the amount of flowering heads the plant grows. Since you are interested in harvesting flowers I think you can guess an answer.

husita · Jun 5, 2023

I would. You get more robust plant habitus and more flowering tops.

Edit: ....except autos

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