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Harvesting / trimming
J_N_Zstarted grow question 3 years ago
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I am now in the last two weeks of my first grow. So far everything has gone well and the buds are looking very good, but now my question is, should I harvest the best ones and then trim them to keep them looking good afterwards?
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Skinnytalls420answered grow question 3 years ago
Best to cut the whole plant down when it’s ready don’t mess with it till it’s ready
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Robertsanswered grow question 3 years ago
I would cut whole plant at once. Depending on Growing substrate you may desire flush time prior.
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GMSgrowsanswered grow question 3 years ago
Best to take the entire plant IMO. After cutting main branches she goes into shock and takes time to recover.
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