topping autoflower strains? Yay or Nay? - Auto Flowering - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

brainzfuxed · 07-24-2015, 03:35 AM

Hey all,
Been doing a bunch of reading. It looks like a couple years ago everyone was saying not to top or trim or FIM autoflowers because they have a set life cycle and some of the more recent articles ive read have suggested that it now might be a good idea as some of the strains are now more genetically stable. What is all of your takes on this?

aridbud · 07-24-2015, 03:55 AM

NAY on topping. Let them do their thing.

TheScrogFrog · 07-24-2015, 04:29 AM

I would say no. They have a limited time to veg and develop and that just sets them back and most likely stalls them a little bit. I have done it years ago, and I have not seen great results with it. Let em go.

Doji! · 07-25-2015, 04:43 PM

I sometimes top mine, but it depends on the strain
the strain "Quick one " grows fast enough for it to work out.
I cut them when the 3rd or 4th set of fan leaves have started showing

bf80255 · 07-25-2015, 06:02 PM

Nay

one of the main benefits of autos is that speedy veg period and one of the main drawbacks is the limited lifespan, topping will accentuate the negative aspects of both, by slowing down your (limited) veg and taking away valuable growing time that you cant get back (set lifespan)

Mr Commercial · 07-26-2015, 09:47 AM

no dont top them

brainzfuxed · 07-27-2015, 07:12 PM

Does anyone lst their auto flowers? Read some great things about lst with auto

aridbud · 07-27-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by brainzfuxed

Does anyone lst their auto flowers? Read some great things about lst with auto

Yes, it's a great method to increase yield, by low stress training...lower branches, the cola bending oh so carefully not to break them. We use cotton string holding with duct tape...lots of ways to LST...find your method and go for it.

Dirk907 · 08-13-2015, 09:07 PM

I've got two critical autos going right now and a couple days ago I topped and defoliated one of them as a side-by-side experiment. Based on the responses you're getting, maybe I should have tried lst instead... haha

amanda88 · 08-13-2015, 09:46 PM

I've been growing autos for the last 5 years and I do top on the 2nd lateral each time, I do this to my photos and did a couple of autos by mistake, and earned and extra 2-3 J's doing so, with practice I prefer to FIM on the second set of leaves

07-24-2015, 03:35 AM	#1
brainzfuxed Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 584	topping autoflower strains? Yay or Nay? Hey all, Been doing a bunch of reading. It looks like a couple years ago everyone was saying not to top or trim or FIM autoflowers because they have a set life cycle and some of the more recent articles ive read have suggested that it now might be a good idea as some of the strains are now more genetically stable. What is all of your takes on this?
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07-24-2015, 03:55 AM	#2
aridbud automeister Join Date: May 2013 Location: the best place on earth Posts: 5,589	NAY on topping. Let them do their thing. __________________ Seeds have the power to preserve species, to enhance cultural as well as genetic diversity, to counter economic monopoly and to check the advance of conformity on all its many fronts. Michael Pollan Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower. John Harrigan Instant gratification takes too long. Carrie Fisher - RIP. *afterthought autos* We are passionate breeders of unique quality cannabis autoflower hybrid seeds at down to earth prices; now 11 years running! https://www.icmag.com/ic/forumdisplay.php?f=65770
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07-25-2015, 06:02 PM	#5
bf80255 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: northern california Posts: 152	Nay one of the main benefits of autos is that speedy veg period and one of the main drawbacks is the limited lifespan, topping will accentuate the negative aspects of both, by slowing down your (limited) veg and taking away valuable growing time that you cant get back (set lifespan) __________________ Uniformity- Denoting Consistency or Lack of Variation Genetic Stability- The tendency of a population to maintain its genotype(s) over generations -Mag
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07-26-2015, 09:47 AM	#6
Mr Commercial Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 98	no dont top them
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08-13-2015, 09:46 PM	#10
amanda88 Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: uk Posts: 719	I've been growing autos for the last 5 years and I do top on the 2nd lateral each time, I do this to my photos and did a couple of autos by mistake, and earned and extra 2-3 J's doing so, with practice I prefer to FIM on the second set of leaves __________________ Omnes hortulani melius quam alia hortulani all gardeners know better than other gardeners
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07-24-2015, 04:29 AM	#3
TheScrogFrog Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: .:.:.:.:.:.:. Posts: 293	I would say no. They have a limited time to veg and develop and that just sets them back and most likely stalls them a little bit. I have done it years ago, and I have not seen great results with it. Let em go.
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07-25-2015, 04:43 PM	#4
Doji! Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indoornub Posts: 63	I sometimes top mine, but it depends on the strain the strain "Quick one " grows fast enough for it to work out. I cut them when the 3rd or 4th set of fan leaves have started showing
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07-27-2015, 07:12 PM	#7
brainzfuxed Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 584	Does anyone lst their auto flowers? Read some great things about lst with auto
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08-13-2015, 09:07 PM	#9
Dirk907 Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 111	I've got two critical autos going right now and a couple days ago I topped and defoliated one of them as a side-by-side experiment. Based on the responses you're getting, maybe I should have tried lst instead... haha
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