Thanks guys.

This sounds like the easiest way to keep 'em low and bushy without delving into LST, SCROG, etc.

I read somewhere the other day that the effectiveness of topping is strain-dependent... that was kinda interesting. I didn't think it would matter much as all plants would recover from injury. They said blueberry was a strain that thrived on topping. What are some other topping friendly familys/strains?
lampost Reviewed by lampost on . The result of FIM'ing vs. topping Can someone tell me what different effect on the plants these two procedures have? I've seen exactly how each procedure is performed, but I want to know what the difference is in the ultimate effect to the plant! My understanding of topping is that when you top the plant, growth focuses on the sidebranches and you get two smaller colas instead of one large one. For FIM'ing, I assume growth focuses on the side branches as well (maybe to a lesser extent), but what happens to the cola(s)? Rating: 5