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should i defoliate ?
leafystarted grow question 4 years ago
its just my 2nd grow so idk for sure but should i defoliate at the stage my plant is ? she just about to go full flower in about a week . do i stress her if i cut some leaves now or its good for new growth to get some light ??
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CRiSPrGrowanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hey there Leafy, you should go ahead and defoliate the bottom most little branches a leaves, that's called lollipopping, any stress isnt so bad as the plant will start flowering at its own pace once you flip the lights. Hope this helps ! 🚀
Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hey Growmie,
I use defoliation on all my autoflowers. When you do it ,it lets the lower flower sites and new growth get more light. This would be a great time for it since your about to start flower, just remember after Week 3 of flower I wouldn't do any this is when stress can happen. Hopefully I answered your question and remember Happy Growing and Free your mind one puff at a time.
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Mr_Motalovahanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hey!
Took a look at your progress in the past weeks, pretty nice traning.
She has a good structure going for flower, nice and even energy distribution.
If you can see she's about to enter flower you can go ahead and do a light defoliation before switching.
Autos can stress easily so i recommend taking out the biggest fan leaves that are blocking bud sites.
She doesn't have too much foliage so it'll be a fast job.
Keep up the good work!
Good luck and happy growing!
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