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defoliation of an auto in early flowering stage.
Lil_room_4_my_plants
started grow question 4y ago
Should Itrim leaves touching the soil? 2nd week flowering
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Techniques. Defoliation
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Hashy
answered grow question 4y ago
If your not getting enough good air flow through the plant it may be advisable to remove them lowest leaves touching the soil.
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dr_Thompson
answered grow question 4y ago
It dosn't matter)
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SpiderMite
answered grow question 4y ago
Now is the time to clean them up. You can take a few leaves off that cover bud sites and will help with air flow.
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InspireMe
answered grow question 4y ago
Hey mate, You can but they will come off on their own. I'd just leave them. It wont cause any harm. Mine actually came off today coincidentally!
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