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When should I do subsequent tops to form mainline?
AZMamaBearstarted grow question 3 years ago
After 1st topping on mainline formation, how long should I wait to do next topping? Doing outdoor hot AZ grow. Been topping 3rd node as 4th begins forming. Am I too conservative? With 2 weeks between topping, concerned about running out of time.
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Fayah_Burnanswered grow question 3 years ago
Hey mate!
The plant is looking nice!
If you are running out of time and want the plant to grow bigger i wouldn't top it anymore at all as that slows down growth for a few days.
At max i would top one more time but you will get a very bushy plant and will probably have to take off smaller lower branches that don't develop very well as they don't reach direct sunlight.
Hope that was helpful..
Good luck 🍀 with your grow!
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