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If you mainline do you clean the node immidiatly o...
Silky_smooth
started grow question 8y ago
If you mainline do you clean the node immidiatly once you top or do you wait A few days to let her grow again
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Week 6
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Athos
answered grow question 8y ago
Personally I would wait a few days before cleaning the node, if you clean the foliage too soon the growth will slow down quite a bit.
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OutForReal
answered grow question 8y ago
Hi ! I never ever pratice mainlining but if I had to I would immediately clear every part which are not going to be a budsite to increase the development of those bud site instead of "parisites" popcorns buds !! 😁👍
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