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Defoliation
Shockolateman08
started grow question 6y ago
Can I just cut this leaf off...it's twisting. It's the bottom fan leave
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Techniques. Defoliation
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Herbie
answered grow question 6y ago
I will go a step further.... At no stage in the plants development except very early will removing one leaf make any difference
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Herbie
answered grow question 6y ago
Cut it or leave it. at this stage of growth it won't really matter
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CRiSPrGrow
Can't get my temp below93F!I've put one 150 extractor on the filter, one behind the light, another one above my tent, and a 125 at the end out the window (+100 blowing in). I've got a dongle to reduce the input to the lights (600W) but i dont want to... how can i lower my temp?
Week 2
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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Smurf13
Since my light has the 3 options for Veg, Bloom or Full spectrum which would be best? Also if my room temp never climbs above 30 do I need to have fans in my grow space if I leave the door open for ten minutes every morning in the room with a small fan to let the air exchange?
Week 1
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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IndeKast
When to switch to 12/12? The plants are about 10 to 15 cm (4-6inch) I know they gonna explode when going into flowering, but I have not a lot of space. The lights can go up for another 35 cm (14inch). Thinking about waiting when they are 20 cm (7.8inch). What do you think?
Week 6
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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bobtheblob
Defoliate or not
Should I defoliate? :-) I see at least one reason already - there's not so much space, no sub lighting and lower branches are blocked from light.
Week 10
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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raptor65
Week three of bloom cycle , Looks like a lot of bud sites , maybe I should have removed a lot of smaller bud sites on the bottom to help the bigger buds on the top , would it be too late in the bloom cycle to remove the lower smaller growth on my really leafy plantsššā
Week 11
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Cigarator
Hi guys, how much produce is she ? what u think ?
Week 20
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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Amikaro
How long does flushing take with Cocos? Is it faster than with soil?
Week 9
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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rvarsk
Defoliate Autoflower strains?
I have performed lst through out the week but it seems like alot of the bigger fan leaves are getting in the way. Should I do some type of defoliation?
Week 3
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
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BuddingBudda
Only grown autos before which i know are light feeders and i only started them off with plain water then root booster until a week or so old and was wondering should i do the same with these photoperiods or should they be fed more even at seedling stage?
Week 1
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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VanWilder
My girls hermied and am getting nanners and a few seeds. I only got the 2 plants. Should I just chop and salvage the grow of is there any benefit to waiting another week or 2 to see if they yield improves. Trichomes 70% white and a couple amber. See purps week 9 pics. Thanks
Week 8
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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dubkream
I feel like my grow is completely messy and blocking light to bud sites, will defoliating some of the side branches kill my plant and hurt my yields?
Week 5
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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sLaYYYY
can anyone tell me when it is possible to start using the "chill" of vitalink? it's very hot here, extractors and fans are not enough. although it will gradually decline. thanks so much
Week 1
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Ianren
Should I top before fim?
Week 3
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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matth
Hi guys, this 2. Grow northern lights auto. Rewiev please . Thanx
Week 2
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Growyourownathome2x2
Hello im growing an automatic blackberry kush, its just after starting week 7 now and only after startin to fkower i topped and mainlined and done some defoliation,, my quation is if this strain should only take 10 wks but is flowering late coukd it go 12/13 wk? Thank you
Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Shazaaam
Originally wasnāt going to top. Now itās day 26, will start flowering any day and I want to top. I think Iām too late. Anyone have any experiences?
Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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MissFlowerPower420
What is everyone's favourite way to harvest n dry n cure their beautiful grown ladies ?? ,I've perused googled ect but it's confusing .So I figured you guys n gals are the best ones to help me figure it out , Cold dark room , warm airing cupboard ... What is best for you ??
Week 5
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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SirDillton
Do you recommend defoliation on any main fan leaves that are hurting you light penetration and simply cannot be trained in a different place specifically on auto flowers ?
Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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Cannibalgardens
Please ive looked through dozens of grows and am looking for something unique and different to try out in a auto flowering variety . i have no experince with them but would like to try keep in mind it has to be mold and mildew resistant as im constanly in rain ...
Week 7
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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aquicharles
Distancia red Scrog
Buenas compañeros voy hacer Scrog, con defoliacion y poda apical. CuÔl es la distancia óptima para colocar la red scrog leà que son 30cm es correcto?? CuÔl es el mejor momento para hacer defoliacion
Week 5
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Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
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