2nd Time Pineapple

Over the last week I've seen a lot of changes in these two girls. For the last few days I have tried to eliminate all fan leaves which were blocking direct light from hitting any budsites, and as a result I have noticed a massive increase in growth over the last 48 hours. Defoliation is something i've been hesitant on in the past and i'm testing out its effects with this grow. I have continued to give her vegetative nutrients and may do so for another week, just to see some more size added to her colas before I start packing them out with flowering nutrients. I am noticing even the less dominant bud sites developing significantly and feel this is a result of the direct light they are receiving. Trichromes have also started to become apparent, and on the larger of the two girls, extending down fan leaf stems and onto the fan leaves themselves. 'Little girl' is a bit behind in the bud development, but seems to be stretching moreso than her big sister. The smell is apparent on both plants to the touch, and has that beautiful pineapple smell I know and love. Most of the bud photos this week are from the big girl. One thing I mean to do this week is add a second fan to create even more air current, I feel a breeze really helps buds to proliferate