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NEWBIE - Pinching stems AUTOS?
OutdoorOrganixstarted grow question 4y ago
Is this recommended in early veg or when is this best to do to thicken up trunk?
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spyderanswered grow question 4y ago
as early as possible with autos...I top mine as soon as enough there to top/ pinch off...don't want to slow down and stress it during flower.
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TheSurfBudanswered grow question 4y ago
Hi, with autos i dont bother about any hst or chiropractics too much stress.
Lst, Low stress training is best for autos.
Hope this helps.
Happy growing.
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