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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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