Topping question

[Billpopy79]

I have a question regarding when to top my plants.
Is topping best done at the same time as a water and if so should I feed or wait until I see new growth?
Thanks.

 

[Old Salt]

I top as soon as I can, so the plant doesn't waste energy on the parts that will be lopped off.

 

[HugePeckerhead]

I've always topped as soon as I hit growth past 4th node regardless if it's water/feed day or not.

 

[Billpopy79]

Two of the girls have just passed the 4th node today, pots feel empty so it will top them both tonight and then give them a good drink.
It looks right to get in to top as the nodes are only a few mm apart.
They seem to be growing squat as they are still under 5" in height.

 

[HugePeckerhead]

Usually after topping it takes the plant a good 24-48 hours to recover then she goes in overdrive working on side branching. My plants usually explode a few days after the top. Good luck.

 

[Billpopy79]

Thanks,Hopefully so.
Plants are 14 days old and seem to be doing better than I'd hoped so I don't want to screw it up

 

[HugePeckerhead]

Thanks,Hopefully so.
Plants are 14 days old and seem to be doing better than I'd hoped so I don't want to screw it up

You'll be surprised the beating these ladies can take and still come back stronger then ever before. Id suggest making a journal on your grow to take notes and allow others to follow along.

 

[Billpopy79]

You'll be surprised the beating these ladies can take and still come back stronger then ever before. Id suggest making a journal on your grow to take notes and allow others to follow along.

I started a journal last week, I'm thinking it will be helpful to be able to read it back and see what I can improve on next time.
Thanks for the advice, I feel a lot happier about topping them now.

 

[bobrown14]

Why are we "topping" again?? I may have missed a reason for this??