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StarletBud21
started grow question 5y ago
Growers help !! Can i start topping my plants ? Or should I leave off for a little longer I have counted nodes and bar 2 plants all have 4 nodes etc I have also started lst on some Happy growing 💀
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Ttrichome
answered grow question 5y ago
The plants pictured could definitely handle a topping. Mabey wait for the 2 smaller till they get a bit more size. Happy growing and stay lit fam.
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