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MiniBoxGrowerstarted grow question 5y ago

Should I remove the two large leaves so that the rest gets more light? Have read that Kush tolerates it.

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HeavyHittahanswered grow question 5y ago

What I usually do at this early stage is . Leave those big leaves for now . Tie the top node and fann leaves all together in a loose bunch using a tie. This will allow light to the lower nodes without removing leaves . Only do this for around 6 hours a day and then take the tie off the top . Untill the lower nodes finally catch up. I hope this makes sense. If not check my diary I have a picture of this technique. WEEK 4 pic 5. On my gorilla cookies diary. And you will see what I mean . 👍🌱

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hepobermananswered grow question 5y ago

By the looks of it, you'd be losing almost a third of your plants productive capacity.

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BraveheartGeneticsanswered grow question 5y ago

Hi mate, I would leave her as she is. she need every leaf to store create energy for growing fat buds. Good luck and happy growing

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JUNGLE_B4RNSanswered grow question 5y ago

Yes, if the shoots are covered by the fan leaves

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