Time will tell how the defoliation works. The theories make sense and I have seen many peoples good results.
But I DO enjoy seeing all the flowers that would have been hidden in my previous grows.
With the foliage gone, I can see where structure could have been better. Topping and/or manifolding, pruning, and more rigorous training will be needed to get the canopy where I want it.
Seems that with photoperiod plants, focusing on fewer colas is best for quality and perhaps yield.
Lots of things to consider for my Autumn grow.
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