Trimming, Not Topping, Autoflowering Strains

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4204l1f3

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I have looked all over the forum but have yet to find a straight answer for my question. I know it's a bad idea to top, fim, and clone autoflowers because they mature with age rather than via photosynthesis.

Check my sig journal for more info on my grow if needed. I have four female automatic AK47 plants, and they are getting pretty damn bushy.

Will trimming the lower leaves help me or hurt me?

Will it stress the plant like topping it, resulting in stunted growth?

or

Will trimming the lower leaves increase the nute flow to the budsites and main colas?

I posted one of my journal pics to show what I'm talking about. Any knowledgeable advice is most appreciated and rewarded with rep. Thanks!
 

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mygirls

mygirls

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why trim the lower leave when they arn't hurting a thing.its the upper leave that block light pending on the lights you use.
 
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4204l1f3

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mygirls said:
why trim the lower leave when they arn't hurting a thing.its the upper leave that block light pending on the lights you use.
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I was under the impression that the lower limbs block the nutrient flow to the budsites. Isn't that why people lollipop? I've read it over and over, but not about autoflowers... Is that not right?
 
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4204l1f3

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marijaneindeed said:
i dont think you can clone with autoflowers....
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I'm not cloning. You can't clone autoflowers. The first post specifically says that.

Dr. Greenhorn said:
never grew autos before.....post results if you lollipop them please....:smile:
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I probably won't lollipop these, but I'm starting some auto White Russians soon, and I might lollipop them. Keep an eye on my journals.
 
Dr. Greenhorn

Dr. Greenhorn

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you smoked the autos before? if so how is the high? I heard auto strains are getting better in potency and yield.....:peace:
 
mygirls

mygirls

Medical Marijuana (MOD)
4204l1f3 said:
I was under the impression that the lower limbs block the nutrient flow to the budsites. Isn't that why people lollipop? I've read it over and over, but not about autoflowers... Is that not right?
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lollipoping is done to give allthe nute, and energy tothe upper bud sites. and thining or trimming is done so that the light can penetrate threw the plant to the inner and lowwerbuds tomake for a better yield.:hump: and nicer buds.:joint:
 
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4204l1f3

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Dr. Greenhorn said:
you smoked the autos before? if so how is the high? I heard auto strains are getting better in potency and yield.....:peace:
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I have never smoked autos to my knowledge. I'm quite excited.

mygirls said:
lollipoping is done to give allthe nute, and energy tothe upper bud sites. and thining or trimming is done so that the light can penetrate threw the plant to the inner and lowwerbuds tomake for a better yield.:hump: and nicer buds.:joint:
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How do they differ? And can I lollipop autos? Thanks for the info, it's pretty much the same as what I've read.
 
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BluntHonest216

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4204l1f3 said:
I'm not cloning. You can't clone autoflowers. The first post specifically says that.



I probably won't lollipop these, but I'm starting some auto White Russians soon, and I might lollipop them. Keep an eye on my journals.
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thats funny because my homies has. they can yeild anything from half gram dried to half ounce dried. Ive bought some ha
 
dvs1038

dvs1038

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Lolz talk about tryin to revive a dead post, I thought I saw a pic of Jimmy Hoffa flash across my screen while this thread was loading.
 
Saldaw

Saldaw

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leaves that arnt photosynthesizing will die off alone and be cannibalized by the plant so its better to not take anything off. just bend to allow light in.
 
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newbief

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4204l1f3 said:
I have looked all over the forum but have yet to find a straight answer for my question. I know it's a bad idea to top, fim, and clone autoflowers because they mature with age rather than via photosynthesis.

Check my sig journal for more info on my grow if needed. I have four female automatic AK47 plants, and they are getting pretty damn bushy.

Will trimming the lower leaves help me or hurt me?

Will it stress the plant like topping it, resulting in stunted growth?

or

Will trimming the lower leaves increase the nute flow to the budsites and main colas?

I posted one of my journal pics to show what I'm talking about. Any knowledgeable advice is most appreciated and rewarded with rep. Thanks!
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Both, actually. It will stunt the upward growth, but the buds will fill in faster and thicker. If they start to get too tall for you, go for it. you'll get close to the same weight either way. one will have tighter nodes and thicker buds, the other will have long space between nodes and budsites.
Just clipping 2 of the lower ones during veg will severly stunt upward growth.
 
Mcwhippin420

Mcwhippin420

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Autos smoke great just got about a half off delicious seeds cheese candy my first auto! Looks fantastic n flavor is greatttt!! Woulda yielded more but 2/3 life was under 12/12 with my photo period plants.
 
tekdc911

tekdc911

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newbief said:
Both, actually. It will stunt the upward growth, but the buds will fill in faster and thicker. If they start to get too tall for you, go for it. you'll get close to the same weight either way. one will have tighter nodes and thicker buds, the other will have long space between nodes and budsites.
Just clipping 2 of the lower ones during veg will severly stunt upward growth.
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your better off topping then cutting fans off
 
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