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Removal of branches/leaves at start of flowering?

leonestarted grow question 5y ago

Should I consider removing lower/smaller branches and/or lower leaves to concentrate her energy in the top?

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Shagrathanswered grow question 5y ago

Hi there! I think there is lots of different ways to do it but I would let her grow naturally at this point and when the stretch is coming to an end (week2-3) you can remove the ones that are not going to grow completely. Or you can just let her grow completely naturally to see how it should look kinda

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Fusionanswered grow question 5y ago

Agree with shag. First grow probably do more harm than good if start removing buds/branches.

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