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Defoliacion ,si o no?
CG420
started grow question 4y ago
Aconsejáis defoliar en esta 1a semana de floración (hojas principales ) Muchas gracias !
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Week 5
Techniques. Defoliation
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Roberts
answered grow question 4y ago
I would cut the lower portions out and defoliation on any leaves covering bud site unless it is super thick. Then thin out a bit. I don't cut too much out because they are the plants source of energy. Good luck
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typhonian
answered grow question 4y ago
If you’re in flower, I would wait for two weeks before defoliating.
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