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CuecaGrow
CuecaGrowstarted grow question 4 years ago
I want to do TOP technique but the plant height is short. When is the right time to do TOP? This is an autoflowering seed and it is my first time growing indoor, my main objective is to arrive the harvesting time without killing the plant. She is 16 days old with 5.5 cm. Thanks!
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 4 years ago
Best not to top autoflowers, their recovery time will prevent the plant from growing very big before the flowering commences. If you are interested in controlling height, a bit of tying down or "low stress training" as people call it, will ensure more growth without any set backs, which will then lead to a bigger harvest. Topping will involve your plant taking 7-14 days to recover and continue growing properly, by which time flowering may commence and this will lead to an undersized plant flowering, with minimal size, and with minimal yield/harvest. Hope this helps,............ Organoman.
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Komar85
Komar85answered grow question 4 years ago
Dont do it . If is your First time grow and First time auto is not worth . If u wanna top is better use photoperiod girl aleays have days for recovery u can extend veg stage which is impossible with auto .
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The8thChevron
The8thChevronanswered grow question 4 years ago
Risky. Autos usually enter flower between 15-30 days. If she isn't showing any pistils yet AND you really wanna top, then do it now. If she's already showing pistils, there's a good chance that she won't recover during the stretch which can kill her final height and your overall yield.
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