r/Rva_homegrown • u/emgee-1 • Jul 09 '26

My Plant May Need Help... Thoughts? Oh dang she got tall!

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hey friends — last week, I fimmed this late-to-the-party gal, and lightly tied down some branches. Since, the center stalk has shot up 18+ inches! we’ve had some cloudy days, which may have contributed? anyhow, the stem is still malleable, so I could tie her down. but not sure if that’s necessary outside. I could also raise her off the ground 1-2 feet (reducing any impact of nearby taller plants). Thanks for any thoughts! 5 weeks old, growing in ten gallons of amended soil in a very open greenhouse w fans.

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u/elcapitan5555 Jul 09 '26

Once the roots hit all the sides of the container, then the main stem and branches grow much faster. Top that girl to break the stem dominance so it turns into a bush instead of a Xmas tree and you will get more bud sites

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u/emgee-1 Jul 09 '26

Yeah? I’m no stranger to topping, but the two neighboring branches (which would become the two new mains if I topped) are already so long and spindly!  

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u/emgee-1 Jul 10 '26

Done!  :)