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Grow QuestionsShould I defoliate my 7-week old autoflower

Should I defoliate my 7-week old autoflower

Spaceranger101started grow question 4 years ago

It’s very bushy and some bud sites are covered with leaves. I’ve been tucking those leaves to improve light coverage but I’m not sure if this is enough.

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Leaves. Too many

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Mrs_Larimaranswered grow question 4 years ago

iam no friend of defoilitaion because the plant tries to reproduce what you take away, but in you case i would recommend to take away the bottom leaves and small shoots from bottom, and then let her grow, annd just tucking away every day a few blocking fanleaves

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GrowCNanswered grow question 4 years ago

I leave as many leaves on as possible. They are a nutrient reserve for mobile nutrients so even if they are on the bottom they still serve a purpose.

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Elgaranswered grow question 4 years ago

Hey, I used to heavy defoliate my autos and I learned that it stresses them a lot, so you have less weight in the end. I’d leave her as she is, you have freed a lot of bud sites already. Hope this helps 😊

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gastypeanswered grow question 4 years ago

for me.. just the biggest fan leaves that shades buds

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