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Early flowering stage
Pubgrow
started grow question 5y ago
Hello when can I start to cut the lower bud sites for the big ones to eat more energy?
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Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
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GMSgrows
answered grow question 5y ago
If I remove anything, it is while the girls are in transition, to slow their stretch some. Cheers
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Knert
Should I defoliate light-blocking leaves from my NL auto?
My NL auto is at D40 and is growing well. She's developing a good lot of cola's with nice bud sites. Up untill now I've been able to tuck the leaves away, but it's getting more difficult to keep all bud sites cleared as she keeps growing. Should I tactically defoliate?
Week 6
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6y ago
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Bicboi
Started using bloom nutrients last week on res change, realized they were still in transition and depending on nitrogen. Tomorrow is res change again, should i repeat the week 1 of early bloom or go back to transition nutrients?
Week 7
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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Kaboose13
If I wanted to try monster cropping this batch, when is the best time to take the clones? And should I target the small popcorn colas at the bottom for cloning or would I have better luck with one of the top colas?
Week 11
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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Mrs_Larimar
Hi, Iam thinking about Mainlining a Automatic PLant. Has anyone alrady done it=? and what will be the Limits? So Pls kindly report of your trimming experiences ( any kind, LST HSTetc ) on automatic PLants
Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Dr_GrThumb
Evening canopies/Defoliation tips
1 of my 4 plants is roughly 4” taller than the other 3. How can I even out their canopies so all 4 are the same? Trying to use the SOG method in 2x2x5 tent. Also how much defoliation should I be doing using the SOG method? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Week 5
Techniques. SoG
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
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VacaVerde
All my readings and studies makes me believe she’s a female because of the white hair (pistils) around the top. Since I’m a newbie can someone take a look at the pics and let me know for sure? Also, how can I know if a plant is an hermie? It shows both sexes next to each other?
Week 1
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
4
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KilgoreTrout
I grow my plants at half of the feed schedule that canna calls for. 5ml/gallon vs the schedule 10 ml/gal. And I get amazing growth. Does anyone think adding all the adjuncts to my grow, feeding full strength really gives you that much more yeild?
Week 10
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
10
4
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THCaddict
Does CRI really affect how the plant grows in case I use light with same color temp and same wattage?
Week 18
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
2
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Behave
How long to wait between toppings?
Week 4
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
1
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JohnDee
Hello all, I am into organic or (natural at least) nutrients, I am wondering if there could be a 2 part resolution. Such as A- Fish Fertilizer 2-3-1 when veg and, B-liquid seaweed or seaweed powder 0-0-17 in flowering. And some of recharge. I don't want to buy colored H2O :)
Week 3
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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Em_grows
Autoflower defoliation question
Did some defoliation at the bottoms of the plants to help lower humidity, did I do enough or do too much? Also should I trim some of the skinny branches and pinch out popcorn buds? I will wait until next week to do that if I do so they can recover from the defoliation
Week 6
Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
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floodinghideout
Defoliation?
Day 21 of flower, do I need to do any further defoliation? Everything looks connected to a bud site so I'm apprehensive about removing anything else. Afraid of running into PM at some point as weather gets warmer and RH rises. At 45-55rh now. May get a small dehumidifier soon.
Week 9
Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
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MrBz21
when is it too late to defoliate your plants?
is it ok to defoliate your plants one to two weeks before harvest?
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
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VanWilder
Like every other noob... how does she look? Got some light note tips on the sugar leaves so she got a flush. Before harvest will let her chill with the window open to see if I can get some purple on the purp. Got a week 7 flowering Chem dawg 91 I will add pics soon.
Week 7
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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Nomad
Hi everyone i just wanted to ask when should i chop my autoflower down i think im going to chop top buds first and let the little buds grow a little more. Idk if my pics help but can anyone give me a rough estimate? I looked at the trichs with my 420scope and still some clear
Week 10
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
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DomanAtrik
Will the clay layer be problematic and How long should I leave these girls outside before harvesting? North Central Cali between Tahoe and Sacramento.
Week 8
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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BucketBrigade
The GH label states that the nutrient solition should be changed weekly. That seems excessive. How can one tell that it's time to change the solution or just add to it?
Week 1
Techniques. Defoliation
8y ago
5
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Mismey
Dofoliation
Hi guys , do you use defoliation technique or not? Does it work?
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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1
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BLACKBEARD_265
Plant trimming
My plants obviously tiny compared to experienced growers and needs re potting now. Question is how /what do I need to trim off to keep it healthy /less bushy? Some low leaves have light burn Also Iv pinched the top to split the stems
Techniques. Topping
Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
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Ianren
Should I top before fim?
Week 3
Techniques. Defoliation
7y ago
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