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Post by Shawn on Jul 20, 2018 18:33:05 GMT -5
I'd remove it. If you let it (and others) to develop at this stage the plant will shift the plants energy to the blooms instead of developing a strong plant base. Ok so I am only removing that bud. |
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Post by Shawn on Jul 20, 2018 18:35:10 GMT -5
After looking at it better there were 4 buds, all carefully removed. I gather wait another week to top?
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Post by mike on Jul 20, 2018 18:45:07 GMT -5
Yes, but it is growing faster than most. When you top it, not too low on this one.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 20, 2018 18:56:48 GMT -5
I will wait a week and check back with you  . I appreciate the help. Even tho I know it is early to do it still makes me a nervous wreck to do it that I will screw it up LOL...
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Post by drbanks on Jul 21, 2018 14:00:46 GMT -5
yes, cut it off, but probably too soon to top.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 21, 2018 16:03:24 GMT -5
yes, cut it off, but probably too soon to top.
Yes I cut the buds off and will wait another week to see what is going on. Tomorrow I add Mooch for the first time.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 22, 2018 8:30:47 GMT -5
3ml Mr Mooch Added
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Post by Shawn on Jul 23, 2018 16:36:33 GMT -5
I added 3ml Mooch yesterday and I swear it has grown.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 24, 2018 5:31:24 GMT -5
Here we are today. I broke one of those beginner starter leaves off while turning my plant this morning. I it grew. So here is a full shot and a close up. Should I still wait until Sunday to top? If so no problem, but if you think I should where should I do it?
I know I know, I know I should know this but I always worry. (too many knows LOL)
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Post by Shawn on Jul 25, 2018 5:40:40 GMT -5
mike , the two top branch offs are getting buds now. Should I leave it and not top? Or should I top it and if so which place would be best? Would where the arrow are be best or somewhere else ? Again what do you think best, leave or top? Click on picture for full size.. |
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Post by mike on Jul 25, 2018 15:14:03 GMT -5
I've been thinking about this one. Seeing the way the main branch split on it's own, I don't think you should top this one. The branches look nice and sturdy. I would still remove the buds for another 10 days or so.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 25, 2018 15:21:51 GMT -5
I've been thinking about this one. Seeing the way the main branch split on it's own, I don't think you should top this one. The branches look nice and sturdy. I would still remove the buds for another 10 days or so.
Great, Thank you! They are pretty sturdy. And maybe it will not grow AS tall as they say  Thanks again. Off to remove those buds
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Post by Shawn on Jul 26, 2018 17:01:26 GMT -5
Removed two of the lowest largest leaves today. Will remove two more tomorrow maybe.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 29, 2018 11:55:59 GMT -5
Nutes and Mooch this morning
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Post by Shawn on Aug 2, 2018 6:54:25 GMT -5
I cut the four lowest largest leaves off and turned the plant so that the back side can fill out and get some light. I did not top this one off.
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Post by MaryL on Aug 2, 2018 7:35:21 GMT -5
They look super. I find it interesting that the one plant split the main branch on its own, obviating the need for topping as Mike observed.
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Post by Shawn on Aug 2, 2018 8:09:01 GMT -5
I wonder if I should post close close ups of the plants to show their stems and how they grow?   |
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Post by MaryL on Aug 2, 2018 8:31:29 GMT -5
Your July 25 post has a good close up of the forked stem. Right before Mike’s post pointing it out.
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Post by Shawn on Aug 2, 2018 8:45:33 GMT -5
Your July 25 post has a good close up of the forked stem. Right before Mike’s post pointing it out.
Yes, I remember that one. We decided to leave it. I was wondering more of the Big Jim and should have posted it there. That one I think I was supposed to top but never did  |
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Post by MaryL on Aug 2, 2018 9:41:25 GMT -5
I was wondering more of the Big Jim and should have posted it there. That one I think I was supposed to top but never did  Lol. I completely forgot about it for mine. Just skipped right over it. |
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. I appreciate the help. Even tho I know it is early to do it still makes me a nervous wreck to do it that I will screw it up LOL...
Thanks again. Off to remove those buds
