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Grow Questions
Defoliate or not?
Defoliate or not?
Bushbanker4
started grow question 4 years ago
Is it safe to defoliate my auto? Some of the bottom leaves are getting no light.
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Week 5
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Fruitgrower
answered grow question 4 years 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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