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Topping and LST autoflower
TomatoGrower00started grow question 5 months ago
I have a 2.5 week old seedling that is only ~3 inches tall, but I just topped/fimmed the 5th node. I plan on starting LST, how long should I wait before tying them down? She is currently in a 3 gallon.
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HomegrownGeneticsanswered grow question 5 months ago
You can start LST at this point, but it is all preference. Personally, I would allow for a little more growth so that there is enough length on the main stem to bend without too much tension.
BleedingGumsanswered grow question 5 months ago
Some of my plants had a grow stop after topping due to high stress. I would wait and see how your plant performs, and if its doing well, i would suggest after 2-4 days from now on.
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Dabkinganswered grow question 5 months ago
You can start LST now if you would like. I'd stay away from it if it's indica dominant strain. But hybrids and sativa's go for it.
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Nofeckingclue79answered grow question 5 months ago
Give her a week to ten days to recover then start LST my friend and happy growing
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Stormylucaanswered grow question 5 months ago
Hey
I would wait a week but i dont have any experience with training autos sorry. But i would be careful. Because Autos dont get well with Stress
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