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Defoliation for autoflower
420GrowTent
started grow question 4y ago
Hi guys new grower here , i have this pineapple express 7 week autoflower and i never did topping. Can i make it now or is it too late ? Will it stress her ? TIA
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HerbalEdu
answered grow question 4y ago
if your tent is at least 180cm(5,9') in height there no point in topping an autoflower. Happy growing
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