Problem Diagnosis Help

[Dr3wsky]

Hi old friends, you're consistently giving this first-time grower some good info and help - so coming back for more on my journey!!

So turns out I only have one female, and I topped it for the first time ~3-4weeks ago. Trying to root some of those cuttings just for fun and some bebe buds.

Now has 4 main stalks up high. Maintaining a good watering cycle and it looks really healthy. Full dose of 10-10-10liquid fert every other watering and waiting until the leaves start to droop (or just before) before fully watering.

Got any opinions on continuing to the upper stalks? It's getting a bit tall for the balcony. what about pruning/thinning the suckers and leaves that won't produce buds. Or do I wait until it's starting to flower?

When do I know its flowering and how should I be adjusting the fertilizer at this time?
Update pic - sorry was a bit windy today. Height ~1.25m from base

 

[Madbud]

Hi old friends, you're consistently giving this first-time grower some good info and help - so coming back for more on my journey!!

So turns out I only have one female, and I topped it for the first time ~3-4weeks ago. Trying to root some of those cuttings just for fun and some bebe buds.

Now has 4 main stalks up high. Maintaining a good watering cycle and it looks really healthy. Full dose of 10-10-10liquid fert every other watering and waiting until the leaves start to droop (or just before) before fully watering.

Got any opinions on continuing to the upper stalks? It's getting a bit tall for the balcony. what about pruning/thinning the suckers and leaves that won't produce buds. Or do I wait until it's starting to flower?

When do I know its flowering and how should I be adjusting the fertilizer at this time?
Update pic - sorry was a bit windy today. Height ~1.25m from base


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Shes looking good. Another option is a cage or wrap of netting with long stakes inside the pot. Unsupported branches will snap in the wind when the buds get heavy. I pinch out any new growth on the bottom third of branches but leave the fans. Also, wrap the pot with a light color to prevent direct sun cooking the roots.

 

[Dr3wsky]

UPDATE:
Summer is over and now we're into flowering. Got some nice buds starting and full, bushy cones.

Flowering started ~Aug 20. Moved inside permanently Sept 2nd due to cold temps and consistently high winds that were causing wind-burn and yellowing frail leaves. Looking very healthy and buds are starting to dank.

Had a short spider-mite infestation and they started to weave webs on the leaves. 2 days outside in high winds, a rinse off in the shower and it looks like they're all gone. Any way to tell for sure?

And insight or resources on common mistakes during flowering? More Pruning? Floweringtimeline and when to harvest?

Thanks again for all your help!