Cremoanswered grow question 2 years ago Hi there :)
I have a rather different opinion than the two guys before me. First of all topping is hst, bending branches to spread out the plant is lst. I'd recommend it every time you grow plants to build bigger buds especially on lower branches. Topping autos is also always an option, especially if you grow in hydroponics where recovery is instant instead of several days. I topped all my autos with good to great results (just check out some of my diaries). You (ot the other guys) can't tell me that 70g of dry premium buds out of an automatic strain after a few training methods (lst and hst) is not enough when most guys here on GD don't even get 30g out of photoperiods. It's just a matter of reading your plants and trying to adjust at all times ;)