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Should I defoliate my auto?

Crybabypete
Crybabypetestarted grow question 3 years ago
Should I defoliate some before preflower starts on my purple punch auto, day 32.
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Techniques. Defoliation
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Burmese
Burmeseanswered grow question 3 years ago
Hi there,only defoliate if there is a good reason.Like do some defoliation to lower down tent humidity,to make a good air flow if too bushy.Defoliate some leaves If they are damaged or shaded below the canopy.May be some lollipopping if there are too many popcorn buds underneath.Other than those, shouldn’t do.Those fan leaves are acted like extra sources of energy for plants.Only recommend to defoliate at the start of flowering circle and again at 3rd week of flower or at the end of stretching period.To me, your plant is still sufferes from stress and doesn't need to defo yet.Happy growing... ✌️
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 3 years ago
Just remember, any leaves you remove will reduce your plants capacity to make energy, thereby slowing growth. I only remove yellow leaves, for once they are yellow, they have served their purpose. You could remove some of the paler lower leaves if you are dedicated to removing some foliage for whatever reason. However, if your plant did not need those leaves, it would not have grown them in the first place!
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Hashy
Hashyanswered grow question 3 years ago
I would start removing some of the biggest leaves. You need get some air flow through the plant. Don't go overboard and be tactical. If a big leave is covering a load of other growth them remove it.
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