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CBDGrow313started grow question 6y ago

Can i cut those big leaves? she is under TS600 but the light can barely reach lower leaves. it's day 3 of flowering CBD 20:1 Auto

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ijustdontgiveafanswered grow question 6y ago

Hi there, yes that shouldn't be too much of an issue. While on one side it's never good with autos to cut off bigger leaves (as they just don't have as much time for recovery when compared to a photoperiodic plant), on the other hand if they shade too much of the lower growth, you have a valid reason to do so. I defoliate regularly when needed.. also my autos. Happy growing!

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MrBlocc420answered grow question 6y ago

Yes you can 👌🏾I won’t recommend any defoliation after the first week of flower . You don’t wanna induce any stress to your plant after the first week of flower 👍🏾 Hope that helps

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TimTheTerpMananswered grow question 6y ago

You could pluck it or try some lst to bend that big main stem down and let those lowers flower up just as nice! Cheers and happy Growing!

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