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Topping auto
nyalexas
started grow question 5y ago
This is my first auto, should I top it after the first set of leaves?
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Techniques. Topping
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Mrs_Larimar
answered grow question 5y ago
no! definitely not......!!! topping only after 3 nodes that means let it grow 4 or 5 nodes... then top above the 3rd
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DoctorGreenThumb
answered grow question 5y ago
I suggest mot topping. Do lst on her when she is big enough.
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Techniques. Topping
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Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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SkyHighGrows
LST after Topping
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5y ago
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Mel_Macallan
Lollipop autoflowers
Hi guys, this is my fat banana auto. She's about 4 weeks old and growing happy. I have her in a very small pot cause of my space restrictions. She started flowering very early, and I'm concidering lollipopping her. Would that be ok timing to do so?
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
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3y ago
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How many tops did I make here, and how/why?
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Week 3
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1y ago
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Suitable growing techniques
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5y ago
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