Blue Dream low budget

Have a plan when defoliating. its not always a good idea to just randomly do this because you think its needed. Leaves make the plants food. less leaves = less growth/food. Its really only needed to help with airflow in a crowded tent to help avoid stale air pockets and reduce mold issues if your prone to them. Some LST can also be used vs defoliating. Looking at your diary this questions is linked to I do not think it is needed at all. Big no from me. Let it grow out and be as is. Lots of space and airflow between all the nodes. Good Luck!