fim specs

[blazedtexas]

Ok so i was cruising around the site and reading as much as i can before i start my first grow. so here is the thing i was asking about. (((fim)))= fuck i missed. i read that some people believe this to be better then topping. so i was wondering 1.) how soon should i do this in the grow? 2.) how much should i cut off? have heard u cut of 10-15% of the op cause it will create more bud sites but then some one sais 70-80% and i was wondering which is true and what is false in this. any help would be great and any pic's would be awesome to. just want to make this firs:jointsmile:t grow great.

[the image reaper]

unless you have a specific reason to NEED to trim the top, why not just grow your first plant out, learning as you go ? ... your first grows are likely to give you fits (you may kill it with ignorance and over-love :D) .. if that doesn't make sense, you will understand soon enough ... if you just 'let it grow' normally, it will be a lot easier to diagnose problems ... postpone the optional techniques until you grow successfully ... and, don't get discouraged :thumbsup: ... just leave it the hell alone, try to let nature care for it (she has done real well for thousands of years, without our help) ... use the K.I.S.S. method for best results: (Keep It Simple, Stupid) :jointsmile:

[TheMetal1]

Answers you seek?

http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-faqs/144573-guide-fimming-topping-made-easy.html

That should help. :thumbsup:

Just saw Reaper's post... Very true! :jointsmile: Both are effective techniques IF you are trying to achieve the results they offer. It seems like many beginners go straight into things like LST, SCROG, SOG, FIM, TOP, and every other training or cropping method that has an acronym, without mastering the basic grow cycle first. Either way, that link to the FAQ has a really easy to follow tutorial. Have fun!

Stay :D and Keep :jointsmile:

Edit:
use the K.I.S.S. method for best results: (Keep It Simple, Stupid) :jointsmile:

Great advice... hurts my feelings everytime. :jointsmile:

[blazedtexas]

ok cool so u are saying just stick to k.i.s.s. meathod the only problem i have with that is im growing feminized white widow and i dont have a huge amout of space? so wont i have to lst them at least or train them?

[stinkyattic]

If you think pinching is the way to grow in your space, you can start pinching or fimming after the 5th node.
Don't forget that the plants finish 2-3x the height they were when you initiated flower, so give yourself plenty of room!