Another week down and she's doing great! I also made another lighting change in the 4x4 tent. This week I upgraded my two Mars Hydro TS1000s, to the big boy Mars Hydro TS3000. I also did additional LST work on her this week. Between the new light and the extra LST, I'm hoping that helps with improved light penetration/air flow.
I would ease back on the defoliation. I currently am running 16 plants of this strain I have noticed all the plants that have had defoliation have smaller buds and are less developed. Other than that the ak-49 strain is hardy as hell.
@TheMayor4434, thanks for the knowledge sir! I know that seems to be such a divided opinion when it comes to autos, but I thought what the heck. I didn't defoliate on my first run with my Gelato autos. So, I defoliated once in week 5 and again in week 6. I'm going to take your advice, and just let her go from here on out! Much appreciated! 👍