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Topping Autoflowers?

Turbo420started grow question 4y ago

Topping Autoflower Plants: That’s my question in a nutshell. I have spent many hours on YouTube researching; 90% say never too, but then there are those who swear by it even with autos. Thoughts?

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DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 4y ago

We all get most of the same info on the NET. My thought is you have to try it in your environment to see if it works for you. You could be surprised on the outcome.

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Ezzjaybruhanswered grow question 4y ago

If you are certain all your other shit is one point.. and I mean ON POINT. I don’t think it’s a big deal. But I don’t recommend it if you’re still figuring other shit out (nutes,medium, environment, EVERYTHING else)

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Papa_Tanswered grow question 4y ago

Man if you wanna top it so badly just dive off the deep end and do it. You’ll see what happens. It’s either going to work or it won’t. Then you can take that experience for next time.

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Jays_Not_Here_Mananswered grow question 4y ago

I say myth… with a caveat. The # weeks for full flower for the strain can’t be too short. When you do this type of HST the plant takes time to recover, this can be precious time lost for growth. If you know your strain, and general timeline for harvest, I’d say go ahead and top, but just once, and try to before week 3.

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Skinnytalls420answered grow question 4y ago

Not all autos react well i know that fastbuds genetics is the best to do this but u have to do it Early I think about two weeks in u can top and train them. It’s all about the timeing and strong genetics of auto flower

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