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Is it ok to cut off these dead leaves? I've n...
Duggster
started grow question 6y ago
Is it ok to cut off these dead leaves? I've never defoliated before and I'm not sure where I should be cutting from.
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Week 9
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The8thChevron
answered grow question 6y ago
Absolutely. Cut from where the stem meets the base just try not to cut into the base. You can leave a little nubby if it puts your mind at ease.
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Athos
answered grow question 6y ago
Sure, remove those leave, or leave them and they will fall on their own, it does not really matter, as they wither they will come off with barely a touch.
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Easygrower
answered grow question 6y ago
Hello just press on the stems of the yellow leafs and they should just fall away clear any dead leafs away from top of pot as they can harbour bugs👍🏻
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