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Defoliated 2 fan leaves - pre flowering! :(
Duddersstarted grow question 3 years ago
I've just removed 2 big fan leaves that were potential light blockers.
I've just read that defoliating when flowering can stress the plant and reduce yield.
The first pistels have appeared in the last few days and I only removed two leaves.
Is it likely I've ruined it?
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Poppetnewbieanswered grow question 3 years ago
Hi friend no u should be fine it helps to open the canopy up and can help with the yield of those lower bud sites don't panic as long as u don't get chop happy and cut a load off u will be ok good luck with your grow and good yield also if u give her all the other tlc that's needed p.h RH% and airflow u can't go wrong 😊
BeautifulCraftRredditanswered grow question 3 years ago
Like the other guy said, you will be fine. I don't agree with his statement you could strip the hole thing cause that would not be good, some people defoliate way to much. But plucking some leaves won't hurt anything. If you pulled the right leaves then you will benefit from bigger buds
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Rodamis_Primeanswered grow question 3 years ago
Lol no it's gonna be just fine. You can strip that plant still and it will be fine . When I defoliate in week 3 or 4 of flower I take a grocery bag worth off the plant lol. 2 leaves you will be just fine
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