can i top an autoflowering plant?

hollaattheduns

Member

Jun 22, 2010

• #1

i want 2 main colas off autoflowering dieselryder. good or bad idea? thanks.

 

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timeismoney1

New Member

Jun 22, 2010

• #2

You cant. Since they have such a quick life cycle

 

hollaattheduns

Member

Jun 22, 2010

• #3

thats what i thought, but wasnt sure. i appreciatte it homie. thanks.

 

(Butters)

Well-Known Member

Jun 22, 2010

• #4

best bet is to use LST to try and get more colas. Topping is a no-no as the life cycle is too short to respond adequately to the stress that this causes. Much less plant stress with lst'ing.

 

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timeismoney1

New Member

Jun 22, 2010

• #5

Can you even get 2 main colas on a auto?

 

(Butters)

Well-Known Member

Jun 22, 2010

• #6

Yes but they're rather mediocre colas and the LST'ing needs to be done very early. The hormones that are at play in LSTing are still at play in auto strains as well so another cola will emerge. Just the timing makes it difficult.

 

wil2279

Well-Known Member

Jun 22, 2010

• #7

idk about the 2 main colas, but i did hear that if you leave your lights a little high it will make the plants strech and grow a little taller and then leave the light closer and the plant should grow bushier and fuller... its what i heard anyway...