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Alvertonstarted grow question 5y ago
Hi this is my first time growing & I haven't taken any fan leaves off yet, is it too late or should I cut now?
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horsemouthanswered grow question 5y ago
hi, its not too late. just go easy to do not stress the plant too much. no more than 3-4 leaves for day. remember that after week 6 of flowering plant will stop generating new leaves.
Alvertonanswered grow question 5y ago
So could I take 3-4 leaves off each day for the next few day's?
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