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Grow Questions
Is it time for a second topping?
Is it time for a second topping?
Erasmus
started grow question 4 years ago
Is it ready for me to top a second time for this main-line grow or should I give my girls more time to recover from their snaps.
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Week 3
Techniques. Main-lining
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MangoDudu
answered grow question 4 years ago
Give her just a day to set well the 3rd internode and i will top then ✌️🏽😊
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Bingeling
If i wanted to lollipop this, how much should i take off? - lollipopping, scrog
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Have you had similar experiences with growth? What would you have done about removing the second internode branches? Do you have any tips for ensuring optimal growth after topping and cleaning? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🌿💬 Thanks in advance to everyone who responds!
Week 3
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9 months ago
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CapeShark
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Week 5
Techniques. Main-lining
5 years ago
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Fishcake
slight breakage
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Week 4
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5 years ago
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After 7weeks and 3days of vegetation. And some LST. Should I remove the large leaves and the new shoots that are coming off the branch from each topbud? (For the purpose of entering more light and those "topbuds" reach the correct level)
Week 7
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rasta_puri
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5 years ago
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Week 4
Techniques. Main-lining
5 years ago
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Nihalak
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Week 4
Techniques. Main-lining
5 years ago
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Durban458
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Techniques. Main-lining
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Techniques. Main-lining
5 years ago
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Week 4
Techniques. Main-lining
5 years ago
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Fishcake
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Techniques. Main-lining
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THC123
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Week 7
Techniques. Main-lining
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Week 8
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