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I feel i may have cut it too short, any thoughts ?
nocluehowto
started grow question 5y ago
First attempt at topping, It was creating its 5th node so I decided to top it, not sure if it was a good idea or if I done it correctly. dont really have a before picture except for the one taken above.
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Week 3
Techniques. Topping
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Sour_D
answered grow question 5y ago
That should work just fine for you.
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Hashy
answered grow question 5y ago
Hi. It does look like a success but if its not then you will have fimmed it which will still give you roughly what you want.
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420Highlifecouple
answered grow question 5y ago
No its spot on.well done
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ThinLizzy
answered grow question 5y ago
Looks perfect!
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