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when should i start LST?
Newbie5648
started grow question 6y ago
when should i start LST?
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Week 3
Techniques. LST
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TimTheTerpMan
answered grow question 6y ago
As soon as you see a 5 tipped leaf and she's out of her seedling stage lst away my friend. 🤘😤
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Roberts
answered grow question 6y ago
I do it if its a auto about week 3. Depending on size. I lst to the max though. Good luck happy growing
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TheBudWhisperer
answered grow question 6y ago
What he said
@nor_cal_cannabliss
. And for your plant - that means right now homie!😎😄😎
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