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defoliation of an auto in early flowering stage.
defoliation of an auto in early flowering stage.
Lil_room_4_my_plants
started grow question 4 years ago
Should Itrim leaves touching the soil? 2nd week flowering
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Techniques. Defoliation
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Hashy
answered grow question 4 years 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 4 years ago
It dosn't matter)
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SpiderMite
answered grow question 4 years 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 4 years 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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