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Defoliation
Basementgrow05started grow question 3 years ago
What do you guys think about removing the 2 top leaves too give the lower branches some more light too come out? Would this be bad for the plant or would it be fine ? I’ve already removed the 2 first leaves that first sprouted on the plant and it didn’t seem like it affected it
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HighAltitudeOrganicsanswered grow question 3 years ago
There’s no need to remove that leaf. There are absolutely situations where you would want to remove that leaf but it will be in flower/late flower and you’re not there yet. It’s not blocking anything important atm and your lower canopy won’t suffer as a result. Good luck
The8thChevronanswered grow question 3 years ago
I would! As long as you don't take more than 25% of the total foliage at a time, you shouldn't have issues.
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StickyGreenThumbsanswered grow question 3 years ago
You can always try tucking the leaf under. Be careful removing too many leaves, it can slow your growth and you will have a longer veg period.
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Nor_Cal_Kannablissanswered grow question 3 years ago
In veg I wouldn't remove anything untill your about ready to flip it to flower. All you would do by defoliation now is slow the growth of the plant. 🤘😤
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