Topping side branches

*moonlight*

Member
I was wanting some info on topping the side branches. Is it a waste or is it worth it? I topped my plants, let them heal and I topped again for a total of 4 tops. My plan was to then fim the 4 tops to try to make a 16 top plant. Should I attempt the fim with the 4 tops or try topping the side branches. Can you even top side branches or is it only good to do the main cola? I'm looking for the best way to greatly improve my yield by making BIG BUSHES. The 5 plants are around 3ft tall with the 4 tops and they will be going outside for the full season. So I should have a lot of time for manipulation but I'm stuck on how I should go about doing this. These are my options- Keep topping main cola's 4 turns into 8, heal then 8 turns into 16. - FIM my 4 tops, 4 turns into 16 (maybe, I know fim is sometimes hit and miss) or keep my 4 tops and try topping side branches. I'm looking for monster yield.
 

bass1014

Well-Known Member
scrog that will increase your yield but takes veg time to get all your branches spread out then all the lil buds will turn up and become bigger tops witch in turns more yield
 

iamjustthatguy

Active Member
I agree with bass. Topping that much would ultimately slow down growth. If you are willing to spend that much time vegging, just make a scrog and you will be much happier
 

Milovan

Well-Known Member
yes it is perfectly fine and it only slows growth 3-4 days but more then worth it in the end.
I always top side branches and I grow them 5 - 12 feet with 5 or more toppings so they bush
out big time as well. Top after every 3-4 node on each branch and you will be very glad you
did when all is said and done.
 

*moonlight*

Member
F*ck'n awesome, thanks a lot for the knowledge. I just topped 4 side branches on all of them. I think I'm done topping now and I should let them grow jumungus. + Rep for real.;-)
 
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