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Taking off fan leaves
Madara13answered grow question 5 years ago
you can do it in bloom when the buds are formed. and it will stress a bit but you can do it
SwedishChefanswered grow question 5 years ago
Autoflowers are on fixed timeline (generally 70-90days from seed) Cutting anything will remove energy from the plant and lose potential yield. Leave this method to more experienced growers. & Apply it to Photoperiod plants, NOT autoflowers!!!
read guide about LST (Low stress training) and apply it for better yields with autoflowers.
https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/blog-low-stress-training-n100
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