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Defoliating autos in flower ?
Kush_queenanswered grow question 4y ago
Everybody seems to have different views on this however I personally defoliate mine and have never had a issue as long as they are healthy when you do defoliate and you don't go to mad.
I hope this helps š
Hashyanswered grow question 4y ago
Any big leaves blocking light from other lower growth could go. Just don't go overboard and be strategic with what you take off.
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