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When do I start LST?
Rusland420
started grow question 5y ago
First time grower and I'm day 18 into 2 Autopilot XXL plants under lights. When do I start with LST?
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Techniques. LST
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Cannabis_Chris
answered grow question 5y ago
You can probably start now, but unless you're spiraling it or doing something else to keep it low, then you can probably give it another week. Cheers, and happy growing!
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Rusland420
answered grow question 5y ago
Thank you Cannabis Chris! Appreciate the advice. 👍
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