When should an auto be topped?

[Jibblerjoe]

How many sets of leaves , how old when to top an auto?

[dontknownuttin]

NEVER! but ask Green just the same.

[DWC4ME]

Agreed

[Potted]

That is correct don't top a auto lol

[insomniaczzz]

Green did it with great results.......but, I think I'd just stick to LST. If you are going to top, do it early and only once.

[PaganRich]

Have done it accidentally and it turned out fine but I think new genetics are making things more equal for auto`s nowadays....anyway, good luck

[Cannabis-me]

I've done both on my autos just as an experiment topping or F *x0*# I missed slowed the plant down a little bit but turned out fine. Mainlining or manifolding not so successful stop the growth down almost completely. Your best bet is just to leave it alone.

[Chemichael]

Get some photos and go crazy. Let the auto do her thing Stretch and tie her down but watch cuz she's finicky and doesn't like too much water

[Canuck147]

Chemichael knows. Absolutely correct.

[insomniaczzz]

mcrud, I don't know about a true manifold. That takes time and may too much for an auto. No experience, just giving my .02

[Chemichael]

I'm working 2 photos in veg almost 4 months now. By the time I get them to flower they will be monsters. Too much for me to envision. Those react very well and show explosive growth.

[Canyon Grower]

Ditto to what has been said above. Seems like autos are meant to be left alone.

[Green75]

http://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum/growing-community/20542-blackberry-auto-from-fast-buds

http://forum.growweedeasy.com/forum/growing-community/11219-baby-tika-auto-low-rider-2

Check there threads out...they are long but current...

[Jibblerjoe]

What makes them top able? Fast grower? What node do top at?

[Green75]

I don't top to a certain node...I cut to the node that strongest looking and still low enough to top of medium....I like to tie them and keep them low.....

my photos are 22 days old and I've yet to move my light up due to tying and also topping and tying...same with all my autos....for now on I think I am going to do all my autos like my current blackberry auto....she is set up for victory!!!!

[Green75]

i guess i wait till there are at least four nodes....i usually cut to the second or third one from top of medium