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GrowingisFunkOstarted grow question 6 years ago

As you can see in the pictures, the grow tent is super packed and full of green. Its the beginning of week 5 of flower and one of my concerns is the light not penetrating through the top. Should I defoliate or trim large fan leaves to thin it out or just let it grow?

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OutForRealanswered grow question 6 years ago

After 4 week into flower I would not defoliate or very very very ( ×5) carefully as it could stress her , slow the flowering and lower the yield will be. You can only remove those which are blocking light to the bud sites with the better potential 😊

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