Topping Vs LST on Autoflowers.

[duke]

I’ve done both topped and lst. Honestly I’d say it depends on each plant. If they look like weaker plants early on I don’t too but if they are big healthy seedlings I go for it. Not a auto expert by any means tho

[IMO]

I have topped at fourth or fifth node and it hasn’t seemed to slow then down, then I do a little low stress training to spread them out abit.

[RB1]

I find topping doesn't really change how big they get. i use both, top at the 5th node,then remover the first. and a tiny bit of lst if needed. Some plants wont need touching though if they don't get off to a vigorous start.

Good luck

[Growmie]

I find topping doesn't really change how big they get. i use both, top at the 5th node,then remover the first. and a tiny bit of lst if needed. Some plants wont need touching though if they don't get off to a vigorous start.

Good luck

When you say top at the fifth do you mean when it reaches the fifth or you literally top at the fifth? Or do you just mean remove the first node as soon as it reaches fifth?

Sorry if that's confusing haha.

[Growmie]

I find topping doesn't really change how big they get. i use both, top at the 5th node,then remover the first. and a tiny bit of lst if needed. Some plants wont need touching though if they don't get off to a vigorous start.

Good luck

Sorry, just to add, I was reading a method that suggested to top until the second node as soon as it hits the fifth or sixth node. That's why I'm getting confused. But that might be an old method or used for fems? Maybe I'm getting confused. I'll have to read the guide properly lol

[RB1]

I find topping doesn't really change how big they get. i use both, top at the 5th node,then remover the first. and a tiny bit of lst if needed. Some plants wont need touching though if they don't get off to a vigorous start.

Good luck

Sorry, just to add, I was reading a method that suggested to top until the second node as soon as it hits the fifth or sixth node. That's why I'm getting confused. But that might be an old method or used for fems? Maybe I'm getting confused. I'll have to read the guide properly lol

Tbh its really up to you. I remove the first as they dont tend to grow as strong as the rest. Also depend how dense the plant is. I aim for 6 strong nodes after topping. Just read the plant i would say...

[MrNice]

simple both

[RB1]

simple both

Yep! just got to read you're plants, some wont need topping or defoliating some will need both.

best bet is to take a few pics if your not shore, see what others think..

[MrNice]

simple both

Yep! just got to read you're plants, some wont need topping or defoliating some will need both.

best bet is to take a few pics if your not shore, see what others think..

Well before i started topping and LST most grows 2 and half zips

After topping now and lst can get 6 zips on most grows if i pump the lights dry

avarge of 4 zips with normal light ie one running

[RB1]

simple both

Yep! just got to read you're plants, some wont need topping or defoliating some will need both.

best bet is to take a few pics if your not shore, see what others think..

Well before i started topping and LST most grows 2 and half zips

After topping now and lst can get 6 zips on most grows if i pump the lights dry

avarge of 4 zips with normal light ie one running

zips?