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Should I defoliate?

Rounder
Rounderstarted grow question 5y ago
Hi guys should I do defoliation or its too late, I think they start flowering a bit early but its my first grow. What Next? Thanks.
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Hempy_The_Kid
Hempy_The_Kidanswered grow question 5y ago
Leaves = plant energy. Autos start budding usually around week 5. It takes an auto couple weeks to heal. I wouldn't.
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