LST, SOG or Scrog

Definitely don't top at this point your about to start producing buds very soon. LST will get you what you want, tie down slowly to prevent snapping branches and your good to go on an auto.

The thing when TOPing autos is that the window of opportunity is very narrow. it must be done removing the 5th or 6th node, why? because once the 5th pair of leaves fully opens, then flowering will begin and once that happens you cannot TOP. Also keep in mind that every time you TOP you will increase the time the plant take to finish by 1 week. I would either LST or TOP once and then LST.

If you are going to scrog, I wouldnt bother topping especially with autos. I recommend just scrogging and removing all foliage that stays beneath the net once it goes into bloom. Minimal stress, maximum yield.

Hey Growmie, With autos, it can be tricky because they are so sensitive to everything. I wouldn't top them seems to result in less dense buds, but the scrog and LST would be perfect. Judging from the size of the plants in the photos now would be a great time to start LST. Hopefully, I answered your question and remember ..."Happy Growing" and "Free your mind one puff at a time"