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Topping autoflower?
NuttyYetistarted grow question a year ago
I topped my RQS Medusa F1 autoflower at 2 nodes but topped my RQS Milky Way F1 autoflower at 3 nodes. My question is which is better or should I have done it at 4 nodes? This is my first time topping autos and I'm experimenting. Would appreciate some advice. 💚🌱✌️
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Storkanswered grow question a year ago
its up to you actually most growers prefer 4 node but u say u topped at 2 nodes , some say never top or do anything for autos... if you plant look happy then is perfect
btw thanks to you i had idea i want to try my next auto multi topping start from node 2 and see what will happen
GreenHarvest_Officialanswered grow question a year ago
I've come to the conclusion that its best to top from 5-6 nodes down to 3rd node. In your case, since it's an autoflower, it's not advised since
1. The part of the plant that you chopped off will not restart grow cycle.
2. Topping is High stress which is said to waste a week of the autoflowers life in recovering instead of growing further.
Hope in your case you manage to work it out and have a good yield. Good luck with the rest of your grow
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Robertsanswered grow question a year ago
Topping autos is not advised. On photoperiod plants I remove 1st node, letting 2nd and 3rd grow. Cutting the 4th off. Autos don't have time to recover. It's best to aggressively lst them.
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Ezzjaybruhanswered grow question a year ago
I don’t top less than 4 nodes unless I’m going to again top again.. which isn’t likely advisable for you as it’s an auto
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