First time grower looking for advice

[frojobagginz]

hey everyone. Love all the info on this site so i thought what the heck.. Im growing hydo and have 3 plants "white widow" 3 wks as of today all doing well. but have been hearing that i should top them. They are in a grow tent with 2 600w led lights with both veg and bloom lights on. 18hr cycle with flora nutrients cycle and responding well. Any advice would be appreciated.. btw all iin 5gallon pails with air stones as well.

 

[fanleaf]

Looking good from what I can see. My first bit of advice would be that when you post pictures to put them in normal light first. We can see the details of the plants much better that way.

 

[Chris Scorpio]

Uggghhh BLURPLE,!!!!

Yes natural light pics for sure

My suggestions

Top and training is good

1/2 strength base nutes, full on additives

Get some hydroguard or z7 for enzyme cleaning

Be sure u have a pH pen for yer water and nutes

Have fun, and enjoy the ride

 

[frojobagginz]

ya my bad..lol hope these are better pics. changing out my nutrients today but still weary on topping or fimming..

 

[Chris Scorpio]

If yer worried then don't
But it's very easy

 

[frojobagginz]

If yer worried then don't
But it's very easy

Ive watched some videos on how to do it and i guess my main concern is if i should hold off for a bit or start now.. they still seem kinda small but are fairly bushy.. lol

 

[Chris Scorpio]

I usually top at day 15-21 or at about the 5th node

Topping now, assuming they aren't Autos, will enhance the bud sites down the road

Ya can't hose it up

Just do it!!!!

Lol

 

[frojobagginz]

I usually top at day 15-21 or at about the 5th node

Topping now, assuming they aren't Autos, will enhance the bud sites down the road

Ya can't hose it up

Just do it!!!!

Lol

OK i'm gonna do it!! today is day 20. Screw it lol. ill post oics in a few days showing my handy work.. Giving the girls a brazillian they are going to hate me for a few days.. haha yes im one of those crazy lladies that talk to my babies haha.. thanks for the help and boost of confidence

 

[StoneOtter]

Welcome frojo, Cut those tops off and the girls will thank you.

 

[frojobagginz]

so when do i need to top again or do i need to?

 

[StoneOtter]

so when do i need to top again or do i need to?

Again? Did you already top?

 

[fanleaf]

Giving the girls a brazillian they are going to hate me for a few days.

Nah, wont slow down a bit.

 

[frojobagginz]

Again? Did you already top?

lol...no just wondering and getting myself prepared..haha letting the girls know whats going to happen in the near future.. so i dont shock them.. they dont like surprises..

 

[StoneOtter]

lol...no just wondering and getting myself prepared..haha letting the girls know whats going to happen in the near future.. so i dont shock them.. they dont like surprises..

You have this. Just go slow and snip.

 

[frojobagginz]

You have this. Just go slow and snip.

well taking my fur baby for a walk then changing water and nutrients for the girls and trimming them up.. ill post some pics of my handy work , hoping all goes well. You guys rock!!

 

[StoneOtter]

well taking my fur baby for a walk then changing water and nutrients for the girls and trimming them up.. ill post some pics of my handy work , hoping all goes well. You guys rock!!

Enjoy

 

[frojobagginz]

Enjoy

WELL I DID IT!! they seemed to do well overnight.. hope i did it right? how do they look?

 

[StoneOtter]

WELL I DID IT!! they seemed to do well overnight.. hope i did it right? how do they look?

The net is going nutz today and I could only see one on them closely. It looks perfect. Nice work!

 

[frojobagginz]

i will post some closer pics in a bit.. i didnt change the wwater or nutrients yesterday so am doing it in a bit.. ran out of time yesterday..

I did notice they really puffed up overnight tho.. stretched to the lights.. I will also tie down the lower branches to allow light in today but i must say i was a proud mama this morning !!

 

[StoneOtter]

i will post some closer pics in a bit.. i didnt change the wwater or nutrients yesterday so am doing it in a bit.. ran out of time yesterday..

I did notice they really puffed up overnight tho.. stretched to the lights.. I will also tie down the lower branches to allow light in today but i must say i was a proud mama this morning !!

That's the ticket! Topping can get the "grow fast" juices moving.