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Hey! Should I top/ Lst/defoliate yet?
Shazaaam
started grow question 8y ago
Hey! Should I top/ Lst/defoliate yet?
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Techniques. Defoliation
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JUNGLE_B4RNS
answered grow question 8y ago
You can top it.
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Jeff123fish
answered grow question 8y ago
I would in fact lst might be a little difficult as your stalk has gotten pretty sturdy so it may not want to bend easily. But I would atleast top or preferably fim the top to get those branches growing out
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