@MrJones, i dont defoiliate in the classic way.
if plants are growing extremly dense then i take out branches , shoots and leaves when they are transplanted.
if plants have enough " air" if they grow open and well structured, i dont do anything just let them grow, i only tam´ke away the bottom area
i just do it individual.
led are strong enough for these Plants. defoiliation is a relict of HPs or mh light, where you have to look for light distirbution and lightpenetration
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