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Should I take leaves away? Maybe defoilation or something like that
YellahJellestarted grow question 4 years ago
Because I tried to do a lst first, but them her stem broke, she has grown in a very strange position. Aren't her leaves in the way for the but sites? Should I do something?
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DoDrugs420answered grow question 4 years ago
If you take any leave take them from the bottom and take only whatever is small or a bit damaged just a couple tops
Justa_Retardanswered grow question 4 years ago
I'd just let her be as is, until harvest.. She's already been through a lot with the stem breaking.
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The8thChevronanswered grow question 4 years ago
You could take 2 or 3 of the larger top leaves off. Just remember that the leaves are the engine for photosynthesis so you really want to keep as many as you can. If a few at the top are really blocking light, then go for it. You have to strike that balance though. Good luck!
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