Topping marijuana is typically misunderstood by most growers. A
single growing shoot might produce a larger individual cola, topping the
plant gives you 4 colas that can soak up the best light intensity. The
entire plant, in general, is allowed to get more light and produce
bigger buds. Although individual colas might not be as large, the
cumulative yield is much greater than an un-topped plant.
Although most strains take well to topping, some don’t. Really short, slowly-growing indicas like Urkle simply take a long time to grow when topped. Even so, we can usually expect 5 ounces per plant with this method. To put it plainly, all plants improve with topping, but certain slow-growing strains may take a while to mature properly.
The key with most strains is to top early (around 10 inches with a few internodes). This allows the plant to keep a low profile while also providing the optimal amount of bud sites that receive the best light. Another benefit is that you don’t need as many plants to entirely fill up a room. Medical limits often make it more beneficial to have fewer plants that can give you the same yields as more plants.
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