Antman

Hey, how's it going? I'm new to this and I have a question I was hoping someone could help me with. I have a REALLY nice grow going from a seed I got from my mother-in-law. I don't know what it is exactly, but I know it's a female and it's some kind of Indica. It is outdoors and doing exceptionally well, which leads to my question. I'm pretty sure, by the way it's growing now that it is gonna be higher than the fence that separates my yard from my neighbors. Can anyone tell me how, and when, to "top" my plant without hurting it. I have already cut most of the giant fan leaves off and I just want to make sure I don't shock the plant too much. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks-Antman

milagro

Hi Antman,

Wecome to HC.com and your first posting.

I think that tall Indica is going to already be in for a shock when she discovers you cut off her solar power arrays.

Please go to the grow guide and begin reading on what to do for your next grow cause this poor baby just may not make it.



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snappydog

hey antman


how tall is this indica? do you have any pics?

i'm gonna suggest you try and LST rather than topping.. others may tell you different but i see no need to lose your potentially biggest and most potent cola

to be honest there is no way to safely top your plant without hurting it lol

just my opinion

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JimiC

naa im sure it will make it. as long as the plant is healthy it will get new growth going soon enough, youve slowed it down by cutting those fan leaves though.

depending on the size of the plant training may be a better option, to top youll want to cut the main stem much lower than the desired final height. so if youre already close to your maximum allowable height it would be a shame to lose so much eh?

give us an idea of how far on it is and the space you have to work with then well see

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Antman

Hello Milagro,
Thanks for your reply. This plant must really be something special because I cut those leaves off over a week ago and she's goin', growin, gone! All the spots on the plant where I pruned those leaves off have TWO new sprouts on each side, with leaves and all growing like crazy. I'm thinkin' it's not in too bad a shock. Anyway, I do appreciate your input and would like to hear from you again if you can tell me about the plants you've "topped" and how to go about it. Thanks again!-Ant P.S. Anyone else out there that has experience "topping" plants, I'd appreciate your help!

Antman

Hey JimiC,
Thanks for info! Can you tell me what you mean by "Training" my plant? Thanks bro!

milagro

Hi Antman,

I'm happy to see that JimiC has been by to reassure you/me that your plant will most likely be OK. Whew! He surely knows more than I.

I personally don't top. I agree with snappydog that all you do is lose a cola. Training is the way to go. It may not be easy now cause your plant is in flower and already tall and probably somewhat less flexible, but you might try bending her over nonetheless.


There is lots of info on training, lst, SOG, ScrOG, topping and FIMming in the section of that name (training). Check it out and have a go. Looks like you have a forgiving, loving, female to take care of the best you can.

Good luck, and good grow!




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Antman

Hey Snappydog, what's up? Thanks for your input! Not up on all the lingo yet, what is LST? Does that mean training the plant? Do you just tie her down a bit? Any suggestions? Thanks!

JimiC

the size of the plant will determine the exact materials necessary ..

but basically bend the main stem over to one side and anchor it there with string/rope/weights. bringing the secondary growth shoots to the same height as the main growing tip will cause many growth shoots to grow more evenly. if you find one shoot overtaking the others and getting out of control, pull it back in line with the others. this should allow you to grow a lower, bushier plant.

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Antman

Very Cool!! Thanks to all for making my first post an enjoyable and enlightening one! Look forward to talking with you all again! I will send phots as soon as she's ready and I figure out how to on this site. Take it easy!-Antman