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Defoliation?
HanAlone
started grow question 5y ago
Ehy growers, I told you I'm a newbie? So I'm a newbie, so... I see my lady have many leaves, you suggest to apply defoliation? 😮
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Week 11
Leaves. Too many
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HighRoller909
answered grow question 5y ago
that looks like a sunny place (I liked it) , I would leave the plant as it is. sun will do the job.
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