Mainlining Autos

EXZELENSstarted grow question 5y ago

Hello everyone! I just wanted to know about your experiences with mainlining/manifolding autos, the yield and quality differences. Thanks in advance!

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DunDermaanswered grow question 5y ago

Hey! If you can main-line with only LST and no topping, you can work for a even canopy and therefore get much more yield, also the quality of the buds will be better because of better light penetration on all bud sites.

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