First pods

[jolokia_jas]

Hey all,
I know I should know the answer to this but..... Most of my plants are a bit over a foot tall, and some are starting to pod up (heavily too), Should I let them go or should I pinch off? And how long should I pinch off for?

Cheers

Jas

 

[Hot Pooper]

I dont know that there is a scientific way of doing this. All I did was pinch until the plant had 20-30 flowers. That way I KNEW it was gonna be a strong plant, then I just let it go. Like I said, I dont know if there is really a WRONG way of doing it. I would just say pinch until you feel comfortable, then let 'er rip!!

 

[jolokia_jas]

Cheers HP will probably let a couple go from now, but I'll pinch most for a while longer.

Jas

 

[Hot Pooper]

Hope I helped ya out even just a tiny bit!

 

[jolokia_jas]

yeah mate. I left the buds on three out of the ten that had them, just for sh!ts and giggles.

 

[madhatter]

Hey J.J. I would pinch off the flowers from 5 or 6 nodes then let it go from there. That forces the plant to produce much more.

Cheers!!!

 

[jolokia_jas]

Thanks M.H Will keep that in mind, but some seedlings in DWC about 5 weeks ago and a few are already 16-17in tall and budding up hard core!!