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1stForBudsstarted grow question 3 years ago

I have seen different answers to my question.. so thought I would ask you guys n gals.... do I top autos or not?? Thanks in advance

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MrStinkyanswered grow question 3 years ago

For a first grow either let them fly or LST them for a potential harvest increase, topping an auto can cause issues but they do look healthy....may sound counter intuitive but if you defo wanna do it but topping the biggest healthies plant at the 5th node would be your best bet.

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