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Defoliate or meh?
closetGrow
started grow question 4y ago
plants are getting very bushy, should I defoliate the bottom fan leaves?
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Week 9
Techniques. Defoliation
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Southofheaven
answered grow question 4y ago
Yeah i would, you got plenty there, may aswell open up some canopy and let some more light on the stems
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Hempy_The_Kid
answered grow question 4y ago
I would say meh unless they are covering a bud site or you're dealing with humidity issues. Leaves are good for plants!
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