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Is this AK48 Auto ready for 1st topping?
Bikerwolf
started grow question 5y ago
Hello. Is it too early (day 14) to do the first topping of my AK48 auto?
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Techniques. Topping
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BraveheartGenetics
answered grow question 5y ago
Hi mate, i would say she is a little young to start topping. I would wait till the forth node in established before cutting anything off. Good luck and happy growing
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Bikerwolf
answered grow question 5y ago
Thanks mate, I'll wait for 4th node. I appreciate your help.
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