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Should I remove some of the dense foliage as I start LST, or wait? Other suggestions appreciated!
Tom6667started grow question 4 years ago
The Durban Poison and Jack 47 are very dense, with tight nodes. I’m beginning LST this week to get more light to more of the branches, but should I prune some of the excess foliage? If so, how do I decide what to remove? Thanks in advance for your help!
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Organomananswered grow question 4 years ago
Removing healthy leaves will just reduce your plants ability to produce energy, thereby slowing growth and potentially leading to smaller plants too. Your plant needs all her healthy, green, energy producing leaves to do their job so she can grow her fastest and biggest.
I too would be inclined to wait with any LST until they are settled in their new, larger homes.
Hope this helps,..........
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GoldenGromieanswered grow question 4 years ago
I usually wait until im in the final pot to start lst.
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