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Should I LST ?
dalilama
started grow question 6y ago
First time growing, I heard I should LST early but I don't understand if this is too early? Plant is 13 days old. Thanks for the help.
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Week 2
Techniques. LST
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Shagrath
answered grow question 6y ago
Hi there! I think it is too early to start Lst just yet. Maybe wait until she has 4-6 nodes before starting. This way you also have more lower branches and all of them will became new tops for you!
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TimTheTerpMan
answered grow question 6y ago
Id wait to bend her till she has at least a 5 leaf going. she's still a bit young imo.. Happy growing!
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