When should I top?

[Jamesa1657]

Have some tropic og by big island genetucs and want to top as soon as possible. I only have a 4 foot 8 inch tall tent so I want to keep the plant as short as possible and scrog it. Any input is much appreciated as I am a new grower. Thank you.

 

[Backlipslide]

It’s working on the 5th internode right now? It’s all a preference but, I’ve topped on the 7th, the 3rd, the 5th. If your up against height restrictions, in my opinion, I would say top her when ever you feel comfortable doing so. Tonight, tomorrow, it’s up to you pal, I’m only here to suggest and help along the way!!

You say you plan on using a Scrog?

 

[BeanTownFan420]

I top second set

this is my result.

 

[BeanTownFan420]

 

[BeanTownFan420]

These are hong kong strain.

 

[Barney86]

When to top depends on how many main colas you want mate. Top the first node and you get 2 mains. The second gives you 4, 3rd gives you 6 mains etc. I'm classing a node as a full set of leaves btw. We all seem to have different definitions as to what the first node is so just to clarify mine. I usually go for third to get 6 mains. The scrog net will take care of the rest.
Find yourself a decent scrogger to follow though buddy. Lots more people get it wrong than get it right but there's more than a few world class scroggers around these parts.

 

[Backlipslide]

When to top depends on how many main colas you want mate. Top the first node and you get 2 mains. The second gives you 4, 3rd gives you 6 mains etc. I'm classing a node as a full set of leaves btw. We all seem to have different definitions as to what the first node is so just to clarify mine. I usually go for third to get 6 mains. The scrog net will take care of the rest.
Find yourself a decent scrogger to follow though buddy. Lots more people get it wrong than get it right but there's more than a few world class scroggers around these parts.

Yes sorry, the cotyledons. My mistake, took a quick glance at it and was focused at the top of the plant. Your right, I normally cut the bottom branches off.