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fictionalname83started grow question 7y ago

I have no experience defoliating and I'm scared of it. I really think it needs to happen but I have a hard time accepting I won't hurt my ladies. Should I pluck leaves here and there to expose lower bud sites every day over a week, or just do one massive leaf strip all at once?

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GreenbudLifeanswered grow question 5y ago

I know exactly how you feel. Some place I read about wild plants and how they are subject to all kinds of weather, pests, animals, etc.. I started to feel more comfortable. I go in and prune or defoliate all at one time as opposed to little here little there. I figure if I'm going to hurt her; best to just do it one time and give her time to heal with out further stress. Now the shade leaves I just pull off all the time.

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The_420answered grow question 6y ago

hello my friends you can remove the big leaves at the base of the plant. I advise you to remove a little layer every 4 days until the end have a great day

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