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Is doing LST and Topping at once okay?
ZipCapstarted grow question 5y ago
Hello, I'm considering doing LST and topping at the same time. Is it okay for the ladies or is it too much stress at once?
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Fruitgroweranswered grow question 5y ago
It's fine, top the plant first and then bend her over for a nice even canopy, keep tying the tallest ones down
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