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Late LST on Autos?
Kannamar
started grow question 4y ago
As plants were small we didn't do the LST technique. Is it possible to bend them now? Is it worth?
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Week 5
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. LST
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Growladyeastmidlands
answered grow question 4y ago
I wouldn't they are very temperamental autos are best left to do there own thing happy growing
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evilsurfer
answered grow question 4y ago
What would you be trying to achieve? If height is an issue (not likely given the picture) then yes. If you are trying to get more tops, no it won't give you heavier yields at this point. Just let them be.
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Roberts
answered grow question 4y ago
Yes bend them or lean them as much as you can trim foliage on light side up. That is if they are not woody yet. They appear to just be stretching. 🌱
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Organoman
answered grow question 4y ago
You could, but in reality, no, it is not worth it now, just let them flower in peace.
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