You should only FIM plants during the vegetative phase to allow plants to focus all of their energy on bud production during the flowering stage. If you want to train your plant during this time, try gentle techniques such as low-stress training (LST).
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How early can you FIM?
When is Best to Top Cannabis Plants
This is a technique you want to use when your plant is in its third or fourth week of vegetative growth, when it has 4-6 nodes or sets of branches. Some growers go as early as 3-5 nodes or sets of branches while others advocate waiting until 5-6 nodes have developed.
How often can you FIM a plant?
You can top plants as many times as you want, but every time you do so, it takes 1 to 2 weeks to recover from the topping. This means your time to harvest is extended for every topping. Topping increases the number of bud sites, but it also reduces the sizes of the buds and increases the grow time.
Where do you cut when Fimming?
Basically, what you do in fimming is cut the growth tip at the top of your plant. As you cut through the top section, your shears slice through the main growth tip. As a result, you don’t get just two new growth tips as you would with topping, but up to four new ones instead.
Can I FIM Autoflower?
Perform topping or fimming only on healthy autoflowers. And that’s because a plant that’s already struggling will not be able to recover from the stress quickly.Do not Top or FIM if the plant has been overwatered or under-watered. The same rule applies if the plant displays any deficiencies.
Is Fimming better than topping?
Fimming requires less precision than topping, and it can even be done by ripping the top growth off with the fingernails – although a clean tool is still ideal.
How do I get more bud sites?
Plants have to spend energy growing leaves, stalks and buds. By trimming off the unnecessary leaves, more energy is left to put towards bud growth. Additionally, every time a bud site is pruned, two more will be created to take its place – leading to more buds on a single plant.
When should you Lollipop your plants?
Lollipopping is a high-stress growing technique used to increase yields. This technique is named after the way the plants get shaped like lollipops after being pruned. This technique is most effective when it’s done 2-3 weeks into flowering.
How do you FIM?
Fimming is the process of removing approximately 75% of the tip from the main shoot. Pinching off the area between the fingertips allows more room for error and often results in a more successful FIM. Just make sure to FIM during vegetative growth.
How many nodes does Topping have?
It is recommended that you wait until your plants have at least four nodes before topping them, and most growers recommend topping the plant above the sixth node.
How much do Autoflowers yield?
Just as harvest timing depends on the size and classification of autoflower plants, so does the amount of cannabis they yield. Regular plants tend to yield between 10 and 50 grams per plant, while the next level up, the super auto, can produce yields between 100 and 200 grams per plant.
Does longer veg time increase yield?
The longer you keep your plants in the vegetative stage, the bigger your plant will be, resulting in bigger yields from plants that were vegetated longer.I usually recommend a week of veg time for every gallon of growing medium (ie: a plant grown in a 5-gallon bucket should get about a 5 week veg).
Should I remove fan leaves during flowering?
Yes you should – but with the correct technique. A proper thinning will remove 20-40% of the mid to upper foliage every 5-7 days. Removing these fan leaves opens up light and produces better air exchange to the lower canopy.
Does more light equal more yield?
Because light really does equal yield, growers can compare their current flowering light levels to the 1,500 PAR target. Moving from 1,000 to 1,500 PAR offers upwards of a 33-percent yield boost.
Does Lollipopping increase yield?
Many growers have increased yields by lollipopping. We know enough about plant science to support the logic behind this type of pruning. What’s even cooler is that you can combine lollipopping with topping or fimming.So, early in veg, you can do other types of pruning to increase yield!
Can you lollipop Autoflower?
No pruning or training method can be applied universally to all kinds of cannabis in every grow environment. Autoflowering cannabis plants perform best when pruning and training are kept to a minimum. Cannabis with such a short life cycle and compact structure really does not require lollipopping.
When should you start high stress training?
Integrating High Stress Training Techniques For A Heavy Harvest
- Start With Topping – in weeks 2-3, your plant will likely be ready for it’s first topping.
- LST Your Plants – In the 3rd or 4th week, depending on when you topped your plant the first time, you can LST your plants.
How long is pre flowering stage?
Pre-flowering
It can take anywhere from 7 to 14 days for a plant to enter the pre-flowering stage. Once it does the sex can be determined by the pre-flower found at the nodes. It becomes easier to figure out the sex when the plant goes deeper into vegetation.
When can I top my seedlings?
You don’t want to top a cannabis plant too soon. The plant must be able to handle the pruning process. A cannabis seedling can range from 1-2 weeks old, and you would not want to top the plant at week three. It would likely not survive, even though at week three, it should be in the vegetative stage of its development.