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Defoliate
Cookie_monster12
started grow question 5y ago
Can i defoliate some of the bigger fan leaves on an auto in veg? They are stopping lower branches from reaching up
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OutlawzExotics
answered grow question 5y ago
Hello! You shouldnt be doing that, will most likely stunt her since she grows by catching sun Light. Better do some lst!
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Pablo42069
Should i defoliate and/or lollipop this auto super mazar thats about 2 weeks into flowering?
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NorCalGro
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Defoliation/pruning guides
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