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Defoliate before harvest
Mel_Macallanstarted grow question 4 years ago
Hi, at week 10 flower my auto is ready for harvest. I'm using Biobizz and will only feed plain water for last week. Should I defoliate now? Shes very bushy &lower buds don't get much light. Tricomes are 10%amber, so i don't have much time left. Any suggestions very welcome. :)
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Organomananswered grow question 4 years ago
Why, what for?
No point.
Too late for the lower buds now, anyhow.
Besides, she needs all her leaves so that they can make the energy she needs to finish maturation.
In the future, "lollipop" your plant just before flowering commences and you won't have to deal with small crappy lower buds.
Hope this helps,..........
Organoman.
Mel_Macallananswered grow question 4 years ago
@organoman
Hi 😃 I read it in some blog... 😬 She's pretty mature already. Just looking at too buds the tricomes she looks pretty ready. But i was under the impression i need to water at least once with water (no nutes) before dark period? How should I proceed now in your opinion? I already cut bunch of fan leaves, so too late mow... I could use some pro tips ;)
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Mel_Macallananswered grow question 4 years ago
I couldn't resist, so went ahead and did some defoliation, so that smaller buds on the bottom get some light too. I also divided last minute to DO some flushing. I figured since I'm already watering might ask well do a flush. I gave her double amount water then usual with no nutes. Since I have only 2 girls it not taking much time and i figured i can harm.
My last "normal" feeding was 4 days ago.
Going forward my strategy is
Todays flush was my last watering. Then when should is getting dry in about 3 days I assume i will start dark period. And then chop.
If anyone has any suggestions i would be very happy :) happy Growing
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