I grow autos and photos equally. Here is my conclusion on which is better for a novice grower.

[OkSureWhyNot]

McStrats, Question, defoliate before/into flower, or not?

 

[MATTYMATT726]

This is a Ripleys OG that was an absolute beast. I grew her under a Vero Cob with Gobox and a 3 gallon plastic pot. She yielded roughly 1/2 a LB in 75 days.
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Ripley's is such a big girl. Branches WILL break from weight if not tied up. Crazy heavy stone too.

 

[McStrats]

McStrats, Question, defoliate before/into flower, or not?

I lollipop but I never defoliate, especially not autos.

 

[McStrats]

Ripley's is such a big girl. Branches WILL break from weight if not tied up. Crazy heavy stone too.

Probably the heaviest branches of any auto I've grown.