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I am attempting to mainline again. My first time ...

closetGrowstarted grow question 7y ago

I am attempting to mainline again. My first time was not too successful, but it worked out OK. The question is: Should I remove the fan leaves at this point? I did that on the last topping and it seemed to accelerate the growth, but not sure if these are big enough. thanks

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CRiSPrGrowanswered grow question 7y ago

hey CG, you want to leave them on , if you remove them the plant will make more of them anyway instead of growing. looks like you're heading for a good flux , as it is. growing is basically doing the bare minimum not to hinder a healthy plant. Less touching = more smoking. Does that make sense ? hope this helps ! 🚀

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Athosanswered grow question 7y ago

I prefer to leave the fan leaves as they will power the growth of the new tops.

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