Should I pinch top leaves to make bushier?

[Poohcat21]

:stoned: :confused: My brother in law grows outdoors and he told me to pinch the leaves off the top in order for them to grow bushier. Now, is this a good idea? I haven't heard anyone mention this. I am growing in a closet, so there is the matter of space. (It's approx 3'X3'X5' in there) How many plants would fit in there ideally? I've been told 3 or 4. This is my first time and they are coming along beautifully... Thanks:dance: :dance:

[John Doe]

On the pinching idea... it is absolutely a GREAT Idea every plant i have done myself I have "topped" or pinched... what it does..is when you pinch the leaves from the center of a shoot 2 more will come in its place... just dont go to town topping 3432432543 spots in one day.. give each new growth time to heal
Just my .02 :stoned:

Just do a search for "topping" or Pruning

[Garden Knowm]

Hi POO...

Why do you want your plant to be more bushy?

I ask this cause it may not be the best thing for your situation..

Lighting, Number of plants and space play a role...

: )


With your free hand you should definitely pinch somebodies ASS!!

And Actually, if you are going to pinch.. you should consider just taking it as a cutting and make a grandios clone of HER!!

LOVE

[smokesalot]

i agree with garden knowm if your space is limited and you pinch a bunch and get a bushy plant your light will not penitrate to the bottom of the plant and could reduce your yeild


good luck

[LIP]

Yeah, if you want to grow as many plants as you can, you definatly do not want a bushy plant. Just grow them as normal, with one growing tip, and see how it works. Maybe try topping next time.