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Defoliation
Shockolateman08started grow question 5y ago
Can I just cut this leaf off...it's twisting. It's the bottom fan leave
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Herbieanswered grow question 5y ago
I will go a step further....
At no stage in the plants development except very early will removing one leaf make any difference
Herbieanswered grow question 5y ago
Cut it or leave it. at this stage of growth it won't really matter
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