Grow2019

I haven't tried something so extreme as swazzing. But I do like to lst and attempted fluxing(which worked really well) and mainlining (not so well). I always remove undergrowth that's not receiving any light and remove any leaves blocking bud sites but in my opinion that's enough, they do use the leaves to absorb the light and transform into plant food, every plant does (I think) but selective pruning is definitely beneficial! 🌱😁👍

I've defoiliated my photos but not my autos as much and only on bud sites that you know are covered by huge fan leaves because indoors light being utilized is key to big buds and not larfy ones that and air circulation ... Big fan leaves can be either tucked where possible or just removed a few every two or three days won't stress he rout and can be beneficial .. its all about practise if you do it now then you will know for your next grow nothing better then first hand experience .. best of luck cheers friend ...

With my autoflower plants I only cut of the leafs on the main stem. Photoperiods I defoliate much more. They can take much more stress. Just make sure the most and biggest buds aren’t covered by the leafs. The more light the more yield