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Auto-flower defoliation
pltnm9
started grow question 5y ago
Is it ok to defoliate auto-flowers at the beginning of flowering (2 days in). She was heavily LST’d and the canopy is even. Will I hurt her by defoliating some leaves covering bud sites?
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Leaves. Other
Techniques. Defoliation
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ChitownCannaChica
answered grow question 5y ago
Hi—/ it’s ok to remove a few lowers or fans that block light—- but always go easy
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MrStinky
answered grow question 5y ago
Let her finish stretching first mate then check it out - a leaf that is hiding a buf now may not do when it is 40cm tall
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