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QualityBudManstarted grow question 7 years ago

I have never done anything but LST bc I've only grown autos. Wanting to top this one, just not sure when to do it. So, when should I top her?

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MG2009answered grow question 7 years ago

I side I top at 4th mode for outside i wait till she is ,1' tall and once or twice before flowering.Good luck 👊

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flyingfishanswered grow question 7 years ago

Top it, no problem, right after the 4-5 nodes, if they don't exist yet, then wait one more week. As it looks, it would be better for you to wait some days. Freedom!

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Stickanswered grow question 7 years ago

Hi there! Our friend @DudeGrowsWeed is right, wait for the week 3 or 4 when your plant has developed couple of side branches, then you can top her. I'll be around, good luck with this beauty!

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DudeGrowsWeedanswered grow question 7 years ago

I usually top my autos around week 3-4. Also I’ve been doing a FIM pinch recently instead of cutting the top. I think it stresses the plant less and still promotes outward growth and more colas. Good luck! 👍

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