Everything said so far is true, but there's a small amount of miscommunication between the pro and against teams here I feel........
I'm personally NOT saying topping doesn't work. I am saying that with CERTAIN STRAINS topping is pointless and possibly detrimental. Depending on the plant/genetics, tucking will produce a multi-cola'd plant with a slightly bigger central cola.
I am fairly certain that the breeder I am thinking of in particular, who gives specific notes about which strains respond well to topping and which don't, is being generous with his knowledge rather than misleading us.
Topping works. Not always. Training works. Not always. Plant/genetics and grower cack-handedness affect both.
Literally no point in any of us arguing because there is shed loads of evidence all over AFN proving that not topping AND topping both work.
HOWEVER,
Harry Hill springs to mind again ........... Anyone fancy joining a certain challenge between myself and Sir
@Lizardking? Unofficial grow off between techniques
(Preferably people on my side because so far it aint looking good for me!!) lol