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My bagseed are showing pre-flowers at week 4/5. Is it too late to top them?
stinky_plant_lady
started grow question 6y ago
My bagseed are showing pre-flowers at week 4/5. Is it too late to top them?
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TheHighNews
answered grow question 6y ago
Yess she is only showing you her sex but not flowering so nothing to worry about, and by doing it do not forget to disinfect your tools with alcohol a clean work is always better. Have a nice grow, good luck! 🙌
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