Topping cannabis plants is one way to increase your yield. However, it is important to learn the necessary skills to do this successfully. Learn from others and follow their instructions. You will learn the most by doing it. Understanding the rules and techniques is key to growing cannabis. This article will give you detailed information about how and when to top marijuana plants. It is an essential part of the cannabis plant’s life cycle. Topping is the act of removing a portion of the plant. However, it should not be feared. You will reap a bounty harvest.
This process should not be confused with Fimming. It is mostly used by small-scale growers whose plants are indoors. This involves the removal and constant trimming of plants. There is a difference between Fimming and Topping. Topping is the process of cutting the stalk between two nodes (internode). This method works best when you are growing plants outdoors.
Let’s look at topping, and why it is important to top cannabis. Finally, let’s learn when and how to do this exercise.
What’s topping?
Topping refers to the general removal of the top part of a plant. This is done to stop the plant’s tendency to concentrate its nutrient on growing higher. The plant begins to grow at the lower end, becoming bushier rather than taller. Although it may appear abnormal, the goal is to improve plant health. This will lead to a higher yield, high-quality buds, and cola. The top of your cannabis plant will make it bushier, as mentioned. This exposes the cannabis plant to light evenly and allows it to grow wider and produce more buds.
How to Top Cannabis Plant?
After your plant has reached the sixth node, you can start topping. Your plant will have developed a strong stem capable of enduring stress. You can top at the fourth node. This means that all nodes below it are unaffected. You will remove nodes beyond node 4. Topping cannabis plants means that the entire top of the plant is removed. There will not be any new growth from the tip that has been topped. This will result in lower growth. It has two tips on each node, which means that you have multiplied your growth tips by two (2) each time you top off your cannabis plant.
To prevent infected plants, sterilize your snips before topping. This can be done by boiling water or using an open flame. However, don’t use them hot. Let the snips cool down for a few minutes. Once the shears are sterilized, you can now top your plants. It is best to not top your plants right at the nodes when you are ready. It will allow the stem to recover from injury quicker if it is positioned high up. It will also reduce the likelihood of your stem breaking or getting infected.
The topping at the base, like the fourth Node, is more professional. It involves the removal of a large part of the plant. This is often a difficult task for newbies. They prefer to top at the 6th 7th or node. Two growths will grow from the top. Although it may seem like a setback to your plant, the opposite is true. It would have produced a plant twice as big as it was before.
Conclusion
Topping your cannabis plant can be a pleasant experience, but it requires skill. It will improve the appearance of your cannabis plants and increase your harvest. Because the plant is mature and capable of enduring stress, it is best to do this at the vegetative stage. It is often seen as waste by newbies.
However, it can help to limit the growth of your plant and make it bushier. If you’re an experienced cannabis grower who has tried this method and has seen an increase in your yield well done!
