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What is considered the correct time to top an auto...

SaulGoodman2022started grow question 3y ago

What is considered the correct time to top an auto flower when doing a SCROG. I have read that you should not, but I am seeing more success stories then failures.

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GanjaReaperanswered grow question 3y ago

Hi SaulGoodman2022, I would advice you to NOT top(HST) autoflowers,but do some LTS(bending) instead. But if you really know what you are doing you can top them like @Hashy said in week 2 or 3 depending on size plant. Goodluck growing :)

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Hashyanswered grow question 3y ago

Around week 2 week 3. When you have a few nodes coming out is probably the best time. Good luck

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