When should I Topping my marijuana plants?
When to top marijuana plants Wait until the plant has grown six or seven nodes to do the initial top, which is usually done above the 5th node. It’s important to wait until the plant has developed this much so it can withstand the shock of topping.
At what node should I top?
It is recommended that you wait until your plants have at least four nodes before topping them, and most growers recommend topping the plant above the sixth node. Nodes are the part of a plant that connects new stem offshoots with older growth, which can form a branch, a leaf, or in the case of cannabis plants, a bud.
Can you top at 3 nodes?
Topping seedlings risks killing them or, at the very least, stunting their growth. Doing it during flowering will also damage your plants. It is best to top your weed plants after they have grown 3 to 5 nodes. Once they have reached this size, they are strong enough to recover from the shock of being cut.
What’s the first stage of flowering for cannabis?
The first of the cannabis flowering stages, therefore, includes a major spurt of vegetative growth aimed at giving the plant ample size and strength to support those coming buds. This stretch is so dramatic that most cannabis plants double or even triple their height during this time. This is a good time for your plant.
When is the best time to top a cannabis plant?
We recommend waiting until your cannabis plant has four, five, or six nodes before you top it. This ensures that the plant has enough stem and root development to recover from the shock of topping.
What to do with cannabis in early flowering?
With the stretching of cannabis in early flowering, you may possibly want to think about training techniques such as low stress training (LST). This is where you bend the stems down and away from the centre of the plant so you can get an even canopy for a more efficient use of your grow lights.
What happens in Week 5 of cannabis flowering?
WEEK 5 In week 5 of flowering, you can observe the buds all over your plant becoming thicker. You may also spot new buds growing in new places such as along the main cola. With buds abounding, your cannabis plants will get fatter every day.