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Defoliate
CelticSmokey88started grow question 5y ago
When is a good time to defoliate the plant in the veg stage im thinking about doing it right before i switch them to flower
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L_Tetragrammatonanswered grow question 5y ago
Yes, usually do it at the flip and at day 21 in flower after the stretch. Happy Growing!!!
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