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Defoliate or not?
Bushbanker4started grow question 6y ago
Is it safe to defoliate my auto? Some of the bottom leaves are getting no light.
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Fruitgroweranswered grow question 6y ago
No I wouldn't, she's still stretching. No need to pull them off unless they're blocking flower sites or dying. 👍🌱
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