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Should I Train?
TheMadHasher
started grow question 6y ago
This is my first time growing an auto flowering strain. I’ve heard mixed opinions about training them. My question is are there any truly beneficial training techniques for auto flowering strains?
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Week 4
Techniques. LST
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GMSgrows
answered grow question 6y ago
LST is all I would do to an auto. Less stress bigger plant. Autos only have so long to grow so I dont like to slow. Cheers
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Makevelius
answered grow question 6y ago
LST only as it will stunt its growth because they grow for a limited time only. (Less time repairing more time producing)
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Tweak
answered grow question 6y ago
You can train autos, but don’t use any high stress technique. Use only LST and you can really improve your yields.
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TheMadHasher
Should I Train?
This is my first time growing an auto flowering strain. I’ve heard mixed opinions about training them. My question is are there any truly beneficial training techniques for auto flowering strains?
Week 4
Techniques. LST
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