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Is doing LST and Topping at once okay?
ZipCap
started grow question 6y 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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Techniques. Topping
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Fruitgrower
answered grow question 6y 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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