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Can I top side branches or must if be off the main/already topped stems?
densesensistarted grow question 5y ago
Can I top side branches or must if be off the main/already topped stems?
I'm looking to even out the canopy as I have some dead space before I flower her.
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the_canna_scientistanswered grow question 5y ago
Yes, you can top side branches and it'll just split the branch into two new growth points, just like a main stem.
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