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Grow QuestionsDefoliation yes or no?

Defoliation yes or no?

54degreesnorthstarted grow question 5 years ago

Should I do any defoliation or is it pointless/harmful at this stage/with an autoflower? On day 84 a couple weeks from chop

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Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 5 years ago

Hey Growmie ... At this point, I would just let her be since she's so close to being chopped down no sense in having to do it twice ( now and then again when you trim at harvest). Hopefully, this was helpful and remember ..."Happy Growing" and "Free your mind one puff at a time"

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GMSgrowsanswered grow question 5 years ago

Couple of weeks from harvest then go to town on her

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