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Should I top my LST'd plants, or leave them?

YEGGrowstarted grow question 5 years ago

Should I top plants after tying down this rou nd? I did a semi-circle with the main stalk and tied down side branches. Just wondering if I should top as well. Thanks in advance.

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NobodysBudsanswered grow question 5 years ago

Depends on the space you are trying to fill. I top for other reasons too.. it slows a dominant branch down a tad. it helps increase density of vertical shoots in an area... all good reasons... have a reason to do it. Make sure there's enough time afterward that it doesn't diminish yield. If it can't be a strong vertical shoot even with canopy by the time bloom is in full effect, it's not worth it.

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