@Ktims420, I did no topping. Only LST. I tucked all the leaves in blocking bud sites etc and started to defoliate late into flower. The later it got the more I started to really strip my plants. Once the buds had really fattened up and matured I was a little rough on them for defoliation but I never stripped them bare.
But I followed a proven nutrient cycle that From Seed To Stoned did on his budget grow on his channel. Received fantastic results. Can't wait to see how my pineapple express and stardawg turn out.
However a lot of it plays into how strong fastbuds genetics are if you grow them right. They're incredible. My other two are 2.5 weeks old and on par with where these ladies were.
Good luck on your grow!
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