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Defoliation
Reefaboi
started grow question 6y ago
Hey guys was wondering if it was a good idea to defo all the big leaves on her to promote the lower nodes ?? She's auto
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Week 4
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GMSgrows
answered grow question 6y ago
I would say no. Plants need the leaves to supply energy for your girl. When you have a lot of leaves you can remove one blocking some light but for now if you want another spot to have more light, just tuck that leaf down. Cheers
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Chamalla
What do you guys reckon how big they'd get - height, yield etc. - if I flipped them to 12/12 now at exactly 3 weeks? I'm of half a mind to give them another 2 or so, but at the same time I'm keen to see what they can do in 9 weeks total - I'd leave them topped once with 2 sides.
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Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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SAC87
Defoliating FastBuds Autos
Hey Auto Growers. I am wondering what you think about defoliating autos. I’ve had differing results and don’t want to stunt them. Mostly the AH & JH to let light in. I’ve tried tucking but they just pop out in the wind. If yes when is the best time. Thanks, Happy Growing 🌱
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Missionninja
Hy everyone ! So since it’s my first time a have difficulty to evaluate properly my trichomes... so how close I am to harvest ? Knowing that I would like this Sativa to be the high uplifting strain that it can be...your opinion ? Pictures of the trichomes in week 7 ... thanks :)
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8y ago
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Joe3166
Another auto question. Once you commit to a light schedule will an auto be "shocked" should you go from maybe 24/0 to 20/4 or 18/6? Or vice versa.
Week 7
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Gemini_Grow
Defoliation and lollipop
Opinions about defoliation? I'm on second week at 12/12 and I did a kind of lollipop, just cut lower internodes and let the fan leaves still on. I think this way gives the opportunity to the plant to avoid deficiencies of mobile nutrients.. Is it a good idea?
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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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!
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Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
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Lil_room_4_my_plants
defoliation of an auto in early flowering stage.
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Homegrown93
I’m stuck between giving Forum Stomper one more feed or starting the flush, any advice? Most trichomes are milky, some are amber on leaves.
Week 10
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7y ago
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indacouch
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7y ago
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EuphoricDiaries
Q1: I did a slight bit of “lillipopping”, cutting lower sun leaves and small energy wasting budsites. Along with this and slight bits of LST at this stage will it effect bud density for the better or worse? Q2: would a larger space now be worth the effort (1.5x1.5x2m tent)?Thanks
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I'm worried my gals are a little too small for the age, 17 days and only 3 inches. Is this normal? Also, should I start nutes when they're that small? Thanks for the help and the great platform!
Week 3
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Wizardgreen317
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Weedeep
- do i have to wait ? or cut the plant? because of leaves get yellow, trichomes are 97% milky, 1% is amber and 2% is transparent, the time remaining is still 25 days, - dose without leafs the buds can increase in size? if plant ends its life cycle, can I loose THC content?
Week 10
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8y ago
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DeeCee
What are the beige/brown spots a sign of? Why are the two Cookies plants always droopy yet the Blue Dream never droopy and they have all been watered the same. Roughly 1g each every 5 or so days when pots are dry and light. My light is up to 30" so that's not it.
Week 7
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7y ago
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907stephen
Does tying down branches make a huge difference in quantity? Why wouldnt you perform LST? My plants are super bushy, at what point do they start to take off vertically? Thanks!
Week 2
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8y ago
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RJP17
Is it time for light defoliation?
These plants are all 4 almost 5 weeks since seed. Top leaves on the large one at the back are shadowing those beneath it. A couple leaves at the bottom are extremely limp due to not receiving enough light. Is it time for a light defoliation? How do I distinguish which leaves?
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5y ago
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ButterfliesLittleFarm
Do you have any watering tips? No way to find out what is the best way. Do I initially water with less water but more often or soak the whole pot? Someone who has experience with airpots?
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