Aldanilanswered grow question 7y ago Do you really want to top an auto? If this is your first grow, I personally wouldn't recommend it.
I find this article very straight forward: https://www.growweedeasy.com/can-you-top-autoflowering-strains
2 things I read there that I think are very important to consider:
- "For a first-time grower of autos, it can be easy to stress the plant and stunt its growth for all kinds of regular reasons. Topping just throws another factor into the equation!"
- "When it’s Not Recommended to Top Auto-Flowering Plants:
- it’s your first grow...."
Notice that it doesn't say you shouldn't top autos, just that you really should think about it and consider many aspects. So in the end for me, it's a situation call. Observe how strong and healthy your girl grows, how big she grows, how manageable the grow conditions are, etc. Maybe try some LST first. The other thing I've tried, is to grow several girls from the same strain at the same time and try different methods on each one, so you can compare. Sure 3 different girls, even from the same strain, are still 3 different growing beings, but at least you have a point of reference.
On the other hand, as I've mentioned in other comments, it is from mistakes, that we learn the most. So from that point of view, sure, why the hell not? Top it! 😎
Good luck!
