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defoliation on a auto? on my auto?

Bikoostarted grow question 5y ago

Hallo :) I have an autoflower, topt it twice, can you guys take a look and tell me if you would do some defoliation? There is allot of leaf and some lower branches don't get as much sun.. cheers!

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DTaroanswered grow question 5y ago

Was told not to top auto, as it push/stun growth by a week. That was what I was told, to LST and defoliate only.

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Thatsmyfirsttimeanswered grow question 5y ago

Hi :) yes I'd definitely defoliate. I defoliated all for my autos when needed. I usually cut the older and bigger fan leaves that shade the lower buds. I also cut some smaller leaves if they are at the bottom of the plant

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