# When should my plants be topped and grow into a scrog net

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**Category:** SCROG\
**Created:** [November 20, 2021, 6:54am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/when-should-my-plants-be-topped-and-grow-into-a-scrog-net/78526 "2021-11-20T06:54:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![Work4iT](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/work4it/32/482162_2.png) [@Work4iT](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Work4iT)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2021, 10:25am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/when-should-my-plants-be-topped-and-grow-into-a-scrog-net/78526/21 "2021-11-22T10:25:47Z")

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> [@Waltjoe420](#):
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> I’m concerned about my grow space

I like the snip trick. I am growing 3 in a 22x22 linen closet. First plant I grew I was scared to touch it and I was using a 27x27 tent and it was Christmas tree sprawled out bushy. If you let them grow naturally the plant grows like a Christmas tree looking shape. I would never grow another that way.

If you Snip above the 3rd you get that Upside Down Umbrella Partially open look and maximize the grow space. I see people flatten out that top of the plant during veg. 6 branch top for 3rd, or 8 branch top if you snip above the 4th. Veg is the time to LST the plant to the shape you want. Take a peek @kaptain3d for bending the plant techniques… 🤠

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**Author:** ![Waltjoe420](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/waltjoe420/32/608526_2.png) [@Waltjoe420](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Waltjoe420)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/when-should-my-plants-be-topped-and-grow-into-a-scrog-net/78526/22 "2021-11-23T18:58:05Z")

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I have topped them and tied down the branches in a pinwheel formation. They still have about three inches to go to hit the trellis. I had to make it that high because of the bathtub knobs. “Blanch” and “Rose” ( from the Golden girls) are bushing up nicely!

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