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VALHALLAstarted grow question 5 years ago

Good morning all. Can I cut large leaves to allow better light penetration ? Thank you and happy growing 😁🙏😇

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Nor_Cal_Kannablissanswered grow question 5 years ago

You can defoliate without much worry up until the third week of flower.. after that i'd stop until your about to harvest.. Just make sure you have a reason is it covering a bud site and you can't tuck it down and away? then cut it! Happy growing!

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Fruitgroweranswered grow question 5 years ago

Yes of course. Especially in veg state. Just stay away from the leaves near the bud sites.

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