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To bend or not to bend?

stefellistarted grow question 6y ago

amnesia auto outoors, she has been planted the 22 of june. in october and the last part of september there'are like 8/9 hours of light. should i bend her?

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Experimentgreenanswered grow question 6y ago

Yes i would say do a bend on her when she's ready and try to get a flat canopy. I started my outdoor late this year too and am trying to use the shorter growth period the best i can. Doing the lst will hopefully help her to use the hours she's able to get most effectively.

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