Topping VS not Topping

So i have 2 plants, same strain, same age, same schedule, same all. I topped one of them only once and the other i left alone. it looks like the one i left alone is producing alot more bud Than the one i topped once. What i am wondering is other then keeping the plant short is it not worth topping a plant only once if your expecting a bigger yield? Or should i just leave it alone?.......pics attached

On the one you topped, you completely destroyed apical dominance. All of the nutes and hormones that were headed to the main cola are now being distributed to the remaining branches. Which should cause them to develop into full colas off their own. They may not be as big as the one cola of the untopped plant but can be trained to produce more cola points. Also, auto or photo?

Looks like you have a ways to go. I believe the multiple colas will provide more in the end. That one long main cola does look pretty tho. Keep up the good work and keep us updated.

How long after you topped did you flip?

hotrod is right on track. you need to learn about topping. clearly you mucked up the process. After topping wait a week before flipping to flower. you need multiple topping in veg starting early. look up tutorials. learning curve. ALWAYS better to top for yield.

hotrodharley said:

How long after you topped did you flip?

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About 2 weeks i flipped after topping

Relaxed said:

hotrod is right on track. you need to learn about topping. clearly you mucked up the process. After topping wait a week before flipping to flower. you need multiple topping in veg starting early. look up tutorials. learning curve. ALWAYS better to top for yield.

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I waited 2 weeks to flip after topping. This is my 1st grow so trial and error is best but was just wondering is all.....thanks for the info

Soul Dwella said:

Looks like you have a ways to go. I believe the multiple colas will provide more in the end. That one long main cola does look pretty tho. Keep up the good work and keep us updated.

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Thank u !!!!! This is my 1st grow so its nice to hear im at least doing things semi correctly

Drty bstrd said:

I waited 2 weeks to flip after topping. This is my 1st grow so trial and error is best but was just wondering is all.....thanks for the info

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Relax. You’re doing great. Every grow should be an experiment as well as fun. An extra week really helps too after topping.

Johiem said:

On the one you topped, you completely destroyed apical dominance. All of the nutes and hormones that were headed to the main cola are now being distributed to the remaining branches. Which should cause them to develop into full colas off their own. They may not be as big as the one cola of the untopped plant but can be trained to produce more cola points. Also, auto or photo?

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Photo , and thank you for the info.......im learning as i go

hotrodharley said:

Relax. You’re doing great. Every grow should be an experiment as well as fun. An extra week really helps too after topping.

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Agreed its alot of fun and interesting as well.....i have to say i respect marijuana alot more now that i have a idea as to what's put into the growing process lol