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Grow QuestionsTo Defoliate an Autoflower or Not to Defoliate...

To Defoliate an Autoflower or Not to Defoliate...

4RockandStonestarted grow question 4 years ago

Ending Week 5 currently, first week of proper flowering. The age old debate of to defoliate an autoflower or not to defoliate...This plant is a bushy one, short and squat. First grow, besides some nute burn early in the grow it's been healthy. What are your thoughts?

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Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 4 years ago

Hey Growmie, I defoliate my autoflowers all the time and this would be the perfect time since you haven't reached week 3 of flower, and judging from the plant she needs it. Lol. Hopefully I answered your question and remember Happy Growing and Free your mind one puff at a time.

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warmrubberetteanswered grow question 4 years ago

most definitely. i almost finished growing a very bushy jack herrer auto and highly regret not defoliating.

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rhodes68answered grow question 4 years ago

Conservative defoliation works great on auto, just dont do anything to stress the plant, keep defol down to under 10% of growth. You want the buds in light. Just my opinion seems to work

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Lillauanswered grow question 4 years ago

Technique scrog direct

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