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easylil
easylilstarted grow question 5 years ago
Considering it is an auto strain do you believe it is worth cutting the apex or better off working on one big cola ? If anybody has tried out both and has an input on this, this will be much appreciated :)
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HighRoller909
HighRoller909answered grow question 5 years ago
you should aim for a great side branch development before considering topping autoflowers.Since most of them go into flowering after just 2-3 weeks of veg,you can do any training within that period.But, if a plant is growing below optimal rate,weak and less side branching,then you definitely should avoid stress methods like topping.If your plant has good development,good branching and in week 2-4 and still not completely in flowering,you could consider topping.But again,aim for max growth of side branches before topping as it will remove your main cola,divide it into two colas that would be equal to that single cola.Those side branches will overcome any downsides/loss of yield by topping if one occurs.If branching is weak,topping won't do magic and you'll be losing yields.As first preflowers appeared on your plant,I wouldn't top it.Just leave it the way it grows will be fine.
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Cannibalgardens
Cannibalgardensanswered grow question 5 years ago
That's hard to say I've seen amazing auto grows that have been LST and topped even main lined with amazing results but again it's varying to a big degree. Sometimes it works and sometimes not to the benefit of your girl ... I've done both and I prefer the natural shape with maby some LST to help with the indoor growing ..cheers
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Chayton_elegantbuds420
Chayton_elegantbuds420answered grow question 5 years ago
I never cut to mush on my auto strain, now I have 2 Colorado cookies in my grow. 1 I have topped and 1 I didn't do anything. To my opinion it's better to leave them and let them go there own way.
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