Cannabis Topping Guide: How and When to Top Weed Plants
Learn how to top cannabis plants: when to cut, where to cut, how many times, plus recovery tips for bushier plants with more bud sites.
When to Top Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide
Topping cannabis plants is a technique used to promote growth and increase yield. Here's when to top your cannabis plants for the best results.
Cannabis Topping Guide: How and When to Top Weed Plants
What is Topping?
Topping is the act of removing the top growth of a cannabis plant. This encourages the plant to produce more colas, or buds, and can lead to a higher yield.
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When to Top
The best time to top a cannabis plant is typically when it has between 4 and 6 nodes. This is usually around the time the plant has reached a height of 12 to 18 inches.
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How to Top
To top a cannabis plant, locate the top of the plant where the new growth is. Use a pair of clean, sharp scissors or shears to make a clean cut just above the top node. Be careful not to damage the surrounding branches.
After Topping
After topping, your plant may experience a growth spurt. This is normal. Continue to care for your plant as you normally would.