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LST/Topping for autoflowers?
J_bon3started grow question 3y ago
Growing an afghan kush auto and a skunk villain auto (both 5 gal pots) in a snug 2.5 x 2.5. Wanting a uniform height I wasn't sure if I should top and/or train either- was thinking LST for the Skunk? Would also like to keep height mod. without sacrificing too much on the harvest.
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DutchDoobieanswered grow question 3y ago
I topped autos many times because I used a long but low closet and they always recovered fine. But you can't just choose to let them recover the way that you want.
So when you've got the space and height I would recommend LST and just bend the higher branches down so that the lower branches will grow at the same height and for that recieve the same light from your lamp.
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GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 3y ago
Although some people successfully top autos, it's really not recommended... LST and scrogging would be the techniques you should consider first.. Autos have a set schedule inside them and major stress can disrupt that... they really don't have TIME to recover from it...
Good luck!
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