Stripping half bottom

Yes...and train andmove the canopy around for better light penetration.dont defoliate to late into flower.i don't after week 4 or 5..good luck

So i should stip third of the bottom,Including bud sites from the bottom also?or only leaves.Thanks

I wouldn’t do half of the plant. A third max is about all I’d take but I would also remove the large fan leaves from around the main stems. Most people do a really good leaf strip and lollipop around week two of flower so you’ll be fine. Just use scissors instead of plucking them to reduce stress and happy growing, looking good!!