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Main Line Top
Durban458
started grow question 6y ago
Hello, i need help. Where could be better do another top. At the first node or at the second node?
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Techniques. Main-lining
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Shagrath
answered grow question 6y ago
Hi! I'd top at the first node but I would wait until the branches have developed a little bit more. I think you want to create your manifold as soon as possible so you can start to train your main branches only! ๐
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