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Thatsmyfirsttimestarted grow question 5 years ago

Hi! When should I top her? She has 3 pair of leaves now. I know it can be risky, but I'd like to experiment a bit :)

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FR_PhenoFinderanswered grow question 5 years ago

I'd say wait until she has 5 pair of leaves and you want to top a healthy plant growing vigorously, if she is having problems growing you need to wait at least 7 pair of leaves before topping, good luck ! It isn't risky as long as you wait for her to be able to grow out of it ! :) Also I'd recommend mulching the top of your soil for beneficial soil health and 80% less watering! :)

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