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It is true that topping will slow down the grow of the autoflowers? About how much?
martonx
started grow question 5y ago
During LST i accidentaly topped one of my autoflower girl. It is true that topping will slow down the grow of the autoflowers? Will it be slower than the others girls now?
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The8thChevron
answered grow question 5y ago
I experimented and topped one of my autos. It grew to the same size as the others in the end.
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Mr_Cannab1sir
answered grow question 5y ago
It may slow it down briefly but it looks pretty young so I wouldn't worry. I've got a mephisto auto diary goin where I topped it 7 times lol
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