I grow with "water only" living super soil. I am using the AutoPot Smartpot XL watering system. It's bottom fed (great for super soil) and can be left alone for days at a time.
LST better in my opinion. Even that can be too much for them (autos), or they explode with bud sites all even. Which is essentially what you want right?✌️🏻️
@PharmaZ, Yes even canopy is the goal. I am still so new to autos that I am making all the mistakes with her. What really makes it almost impossible to scrog is not knowing how big/stretch the strain will get..