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Clones on 12/12 to determine M/F
Bingbings_gardenstarted grow question 3y ago
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Has anyone had any experience with topping there plant and using what was cut under 12/12 to determine the sex of the plant? If you have done this any advice is appreciated.
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GMSgrowsanswered grow question 3y ago
It needs to be a plant first. You can do that after they throw roots. Most plants will show their sex by the 5th week of veg so I don't think thats necessary.
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