The Grow Awards 2026 🏆 
Pruning in mid flower
Prospect420started grow question 5y ago
It's about week 5 or 6 should I still clean her up a bit . I just got back to growing
likes
Answer
Shagrathanswered grow question 5y ago
Hi!
It looks like the flowering is still in early phases so if you feel öike you can still defoliate. But from what I understand it is not that important in outdoors cos sunlight penetrates leafs easily but artificial Light does not
1 like
Complain
Similar Grow Questions
Solved
BastardGrower
Enough defoliation?1wk in flower 12/12. Did I defoliate enough at the bottom part?Week 10
Techniques. Defoliation
3y ago
5
3
Solved
MagnoliaFrost
Please check my latest comment at the bottom. I have the questions summarised there for a friend but I think he's out of town so any help that I could get would be very much appreciated. It's regarding; Trichomes ripe, harvest, flushing and humidity between flowering and harvestWeek 7
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
6
4
Solved
WXSTXD
Should I defoliate or remove the small buds on the outside and inside? Do you have any tips or suggestions that I could implement?Hey everyone. This is my very first grow.
It's a RQS Green Gelato Auto, 56 days old, hydroponic (RTW), 19 hours light under AC Infinity EVO3 280W at about 24/25 degrees, growing still 2cm a day and she drinks 4l nutrient solution in 24 hours
I have been defoliating since week 3Leaves. Too many
Plant. Too tall
Techniques. Defoliation
2y ago
1
1
Solved
Entropy
Auto defoliation during flowering?My autos are 40-44" tall from top of soil...they seem massive or maybe this is normal. Question is, is defoliation acceptable throughout flowering for large fan leaves? All my pics are post defoliation not pre. Thoughts? Thx in advance!Week 8
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
2
2
Solved
Zennuggs
To Flip or Not to Flip?ScrOG is almost full, plants been in veg for about 6wks, should I flip to 1212 flower?
Also should I defoliate the bottoms? THANKS!Techniques. ScrOG
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
2
2
Solved
Dudders
Defoliated 2 fan leaves - pre flowering! :(I've just removed 2 big fan leaves that were potential light blockers.
I've just read that defoliating when flowering can stress the plant and reduce yield.
The first pistels have appeared in the last few days and I only removed two leaves.
Is it likely I've ruined it?Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
1
3
Solved
Chevywood
How’s she looking so far since she coming to end soon ?Week 11
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
7
5
Solved
Sam_The_Herborist
Should I cut the first leaves to maximize the growHello everyone
A friend told my that I should cut the first leaves of my plants (the first that came out from the plants, not the cotyledons)
What do you think about this idea ?
And can this really maximize the size of the future buds ?
Thank you for your responses ! :)Leaves. Other
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
2
4
Solved
Bruce_Leroy1
Is it normal to have different flowering times on occasion within the same strain? I believe yes as I have one that just grew one tall branch. So it focused on flowering sooner as it expended less energy on vegetation. She will be ready to harvest 3-4 weeks sooner than her sis.Week 10
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
3
2
Solved
Dillsnills
Light defoliation?Should I defoliate to open her up a lil bit? She is pretty bushy and some of the lower bud sites r not getting light. If I did I would do it very lightly, jus looking for advice and input plzz. Would it do more harm then good? I've read mixed opinions.Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
1
1
Solved
PottingShed
Guy's my 2 FB are 12/12 from seed. Very large fans and foliage. . She's starting to flower up... should I trim any leaves or tuck ?Week 9
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
3
3
Solved
DjDaveAtHome
Is it common to have a pheno every once and a while that totally defies the strain defining characteristics? A 'Throw Back', I guess?Week 5
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
5
3
Solved
JemGreen
Should I keep defoliating as the plants grow? They're getting extremely bushy and I don't want that to be a problem with airflow and the like.Week 6
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
3
6
Solved
CommanderCannabis
Concerning pH - I have seen a chart which shows how fluxuating your pH between 5.8 and 6.8 is helpful in releasing different nutrients. I have also seen most sites say that you should keep it as constant as possible say keep it @ 6. Does anyone have an opinion based on experienceWeek 1
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
5
6