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??When should I do the last defoliation ??

Hammerhead420
Hammerhead420started grow question 3 years ago
I hear a lot never to do anything in flower that would stress the plants,pistols are showing but no solid buds. I want to hear what you guys have gone through. I’m kinda worried if I do I might hurt them more than help. Thank you in advance for your time.
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TheUk420Show
TheUk420Showanswered grow question 3 years ago
I always defoliate once before flower then once when I notice they have stopped stretching so around week 4 of flower to open up the light to the bud sites but I will only cut a leaf as a last resort usually you can just tuck it under the net or move it somewhere I try my hardest not to defoliate as she needs every fan to bulk up them buds for you :) So after that I wont touch her again until the 7th week of flower then I will have the last defoliation at week 9 of flower and then leave her until she finishes :) I run a similar set up to you too my friend i use the SOG style rather than SCrog but have a butchers at my diaries maybe get a few tips who knows anyhow my pm is always open if you have any more questions don't hesitate to message and I will do my best to give advice and remedies for problems :) Happy growing great lookin canopy by the way :) I would have a large defoliation just 3 days before you plan on switching the lights :)
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Fruitgrower
Fruitgroweranswered grow question 3 years ago
As long as the plants are healthy and growing well. Taking a few leaves off here and there won't cause damage in fact it does the opposite, some stress is good for the plant. And in your situation I would definitely remove some of the lower growth and some of the bigger fan leaves just do it bit by bit, never remove too much on the same day. And good to do it on a feed day where they get the nutes they need to recover quickly 🌱👍
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hillman
hillmananswered grow question 3 years ago
At this timming you should deal with caution but confident. I advise to lightly defoliate now, meaning 6/8 fan leaves of each plant. Have a look if increased light penetration is taking place. Few days later you can repeat 2/4 fan leaves as you see fit. And all the small ones on the bottom for air flow.
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ChitownCannaChica
ChitownCannaChicaanswered grow question 3 years ago
Hi! For photos, I defoliate a week before flip and 3-4 weeks into flower pulling off all the “sucker” buds and lower leaves/branches. No issues—- less garbage trimming and better mids and tops! Good luck! ✌️🏻💚🌿💨
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