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To trim or not to trim

Philski87started grow question 5 years ago

Is it advisable to start giving these a trim underneath or just keep them as they are? 8 Ball kush Currently 5 weeks old....I mean....they kinda bushy!

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Mothernatureanswered grow question 5 years ago

so i like to keep my plants a bit balder underneath has the advantage that the air can circulate better and the plant can send more power to the tips. don't worry if you cut off a few leaves they can do that. good luck

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CelticGroweranswered grow question 5 years ago

Just take a small bit off around 20% maybe the biggest fan leaves that are blocking lower bud sites and go from there see how she will take it and take some more off in a few days if she bounces back strong

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Fruitgroweranswered grow question 5 years ago

Yes i would take about 40%of those fan leaves off, maybe even more before switching to flower 👍🌱

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