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Remove lowest autoflower shoots? Yes or no?

SlowpokeFuegobud
SlowpokeFuegobudstarted grow question 2 years ago
Hi there!! I'm quite inexperienced when it comes to autoflowers.. What would you say.. when the stretch is done, should I prune (remove the lowest 2 shoots & secondary shoots)? Normally I would do that to a photoperiod, but this one grows really quick. Thank you!! 😊
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BuzzingHighAbove
BuzzingHighAboveanswered grow question 2 years ago
Every plant is a little different, so evaluate them as you observe them. This one seems to have nice lowers. Usually the first set is more spindly than these appear to be and I also remove them. But I have had some plants that had excellent lowers. If you plan on any LST that can help even out your canopy or at least spead the plnt to allow light to all the buds, I think these lowers might produce for you and you’d be better off removing the tertiary branches and buds off of them and the two nodes above them as they appear and leaving the just those tips to make colas. If you are leaving the plant in the natural Christmas Tree form and not attempting to lay her over at all, then evaluate the height of those lowers and whether or not they will have adequate light to produce well. In a small or cramped tent, I’d remove them. In an open space with good lighting I’d leave them but remove any inner buds or branches they produce.
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SlowpokeFuegobud
SlowpokeFuegobudanswered grow question 2 years ago
@buzzinghighabove Wow, that's one accurate answer, thank you so much for the effort you put in it. I think I understand and it helps me a lot making my own decision! Grower's love & blessings!! 💚
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Alchemy_Aotearoa
Alchemy_Aotearoaanswered grow question 2 years ago
The main issue is - Are the bottom branches getting light and participating in the final top canopy or not and wasting energy that could be utilised on forming a better quality top bud? Simple right...if its is the dark, expose it to the light or cut it off..sounds brutal I know but believe me it will be worth it in the end. I use the 50/50 lollipop method almost every time...because after 30+ years exp...I know it works. I really hope that helps..there seem to be a few egos floating around here so I also hope you get your question solved in a satisfactory manner. Sticky Buds!
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GrowingGrannie
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 2 years ago
I completely agree with BuzzingHighAbove here!
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