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Topping Autoflowers ?
Hootchman
started grow question 5y ago
To top or not to top. Can you top an autoflower ?
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Week 1
Techniques. Topping
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Tragic
answered grow question 5y ago
You can and some strains go dream but mostly it's not recommended. Autos just don't get the recovery time they need heading into flower. On YouTube the channel FromSeedtoStoned covered the topic really well.
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I'm using a 300W LED. What distance should I keep the lights at now that I've transplanted and the plants are doing well? I'm thinking 24" and then move up as they grow until flipping. Also, when should I top? I've read that waiting for 6-8 nodes is the right way to go.
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Wackytabacky_420
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Techniques. Topping
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J_bon3
LST/Topping for autoflowers?
Growing an afghan kush auto and a skunk villain auto (both 5 gal pots) in a snug 2.5 x 2.5. Wanting a uniform height I wasn't sure if I should top and/or train either- was thinking LST for the Skunk? Would also like to keep height mod. without sacrificing too much on the harvest.
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LuckyGrower
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Week 5
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Techniques. Topping
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phlstvns
Week 6 Topping
I'm considering applying LST for the 3rd time on week 6 as well as topping. Any tips for topping?
Week 5
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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uTech420
[Topped or Fimmed]
Can anyone tell if I topped or fimmed this lady here? I wanted to top but... think I missed it... If missed, should I cut further down in order to top?
Week 4
Techniques. Topping
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Smokin_Joe
Topping
Sorry - Another topping / training question: When is the best time to "Top" your plants in regards to time of the day, e.g. morning/midday/night in terms of light schedule? In short: do you cuts your plants when the lights come on, before they go off, or somewhere in between?
Week 4
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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marzadz
Topping !
Hi! I transferred my plant into a bigger bag 2 days ago, it’s looking very positive and it bounced back. The 5th node is just coming up. I think I’m going to top tomorrow morning, Seems good ??plus should I train the plant straight away at all? (I’m gonna top only once) THANKS!
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
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Noob_quest
To Top or not to Top....
So I plan to put in a screen and land up with a level canopy, hopefully. Is it absolutely necessary to top your plants? (I’m nervous of messing it up like the noob I am) And do my plants look ready to top? And do they look ok otherwise?Thank you
Week 3
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Techniques. Topping
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YellahJelle
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Week 3
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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nonick123
Dudas sobre Topping
Tengo varias dudas. La planta está por 6 nudo de crecimiento ¿Hago el topping por encima del 4 nudo o por encima del 5 nudo? ¿El corte debe ser a 90 grados o a 45 grados? Leo muchos artículos y foros con distintas opiniones, pero no me queda claro... Gracias!
Week 3
Techniques. Topping
3y ago
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LandraceLarry
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buddhi_coop
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Techniques. Topping
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Topping o no hacer nada a esta fotodependiente
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Week 3
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When can I top my girl I don’t want to do it to early ? Can anyone help ?
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Alessandro78
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@fastbuds cosa mi consigliate topping o lst ? Grazie
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ohcibi
Would you/should I top these?
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Week 4
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Hey guys. Can I top multiple stems at the same time? Or should I do it gradually. Thanks.
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