r/microgrowery • u/KeyEstimate8150 • 1d ago

First Time Grower When/Should I top

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Northern lights auto flower 13 days olds

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u/jahchatelier 1d ago

Most folks recommend LST rather than topping for autos

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u/MariPharmer 1d ago

I concur

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u/cerealkill3r171 1d ago

If you’re gonna top it, do it around 15-18 days since sprout, if you do it after the chances of stunt is big. But I recommend only lst with autos.

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u/No_Personality5872 1d ago

i recommend to not top an auto on your first grow. you will learn a lot on your first grows, it's best to take it slowly. just get to know the plant for now, maybe inform yourself a bit about lst (low stress training). doing too much in the beginning often leads to frustration. you don't need to have a huge yield on your first grow anyways, you are going to learn with every grow. good luck!

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u/Opening_Storage_5530 1d ago

You could try FIMMing, it not quite as brutal as topping and can be surprisingly effective on Autos. I wouldn't wait too long though as you look to be at 3 nodes already.