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    Hey guys just a quick one here, just received my 6 autos I plan to grow along side my regular grow, just wondered what’s the deal with topping them? Never done them before, it says there finished by week 9, does that give me enough time to top and regenerate? If so should I Scrog them or leave them to grow natural? Any pointers from anyone who’s grown these before really appreciated, thanks guys! (3 Pineapple Express, 3 Girl Scout cookies)

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    Hi mate,

    As you've never grown then before, and you want to grow them along side your regular grow, do you have another tent? I ask because autos will need as much light as possible, whereas your photos will need to go 12/12 at some point - if not, already.

    You can top them, but it needs to be done at the 3rd node. As you've never grown them before, I'd just LST them and learn from them.

    Don't believe the hype the sellers give you. They take at least 2 weeks more than what's stated.

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    Thanks for the reply mate, no they will run alongside my photoperiod that are in veg for 7 weeks so should be out about 2 weeks into flower or More like 4 from what you tell me but either way they will be well into flower period before I flip lights over, I was thinking maybe top once early then lst the two main stems? Just not sure if I’d be better leaving them to do there thing alone as i have no experience whatsoever with them, thanks again mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by Smokerontheroof View Post
    Thanks for the reply mate, no they will run alongside my photoperiod that are in veg for 7 weeks so should be out about 2 weeks into flower or More like 4 from what you tell me but either way they will be well into flower period before I flip lights over, I was thinking maybe top once early then lst the two main stems? Just not sure if I’d be better leaving them to do there thing alone as i have no experience whatsoever with them, thanks again mate
    No probs, mate. I've grown loads of autos, but never topped them. I am too timorous to do so. I know MC tops his and gets good results.

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    If you do top, you run the chance of stressing them out and lowering your crop. Since they grow on a timeline, and not a photo period, this lost time during recovery and regrowth can hinder. However, if you top correctly, at the right time and place then you can greatly increase your yield. As stated above, since it is your first grow, I would let them grow out without topping. Learn the structure of the plants what they want and how to feed them, once you learn how to grow your dope, then you work on maximizing your yield.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smokerontheroof View Post
    Thanks for the reply mate, no they will run alongside my photoperiod that are in veg for 7 weeks so should be out about 2 weeks into flower or More like 4 from what you tell me but either way they will be well into flower period before I flip lights over, I was thinking maybe top once early then lst the two main stems? Just not sure if I’d be better leaving them to do there thing alone as i have no experience whatsoever with them, thanks again mate
    I'd never recommend anyone topping their first auto grow....
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    Hanks for reply’s guys, yes I will let them run there course naturally and see what happens
    Then work with it, thanks guys and happy Tuesday

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    Bend the top down to let lower growth catch up , ive been doing this more and more , same results as topping , but with autos gives you the benefit of a better vegging period due to not stressing her out = bigger plants and potentially bigger yeilds , just my .2cents

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    Hi I have a great little article I made about mainlining the plant if you are interested in seeing it message me as I have to post 10 things before I can post links...

    This requires topping but includes mainlining to increase cola production


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    Quote Originally Posted by AutoHorizons View Post
    Hi I have a great little article I made about mainlining the plant if you are interested in seeing it message me as I have to post 10 things before I can post links...

    This requires topping but includes mainlining to increase cola production
    If the link is to another cannabis site, then it won't be allowed.

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