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defoilation
fakeo
started grow question 5y ago
is it worth using the defoilation method on auto flowering i get from seed to harvest in 9 weeks
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Techniques. Defoliation
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Fusion
answered grow question 5y ago
It is if remove the bottom half and lollipop the side branches. Leave the top half shades and colas to grow out.
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