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Defoliate or not?
BSG420answered grow question 2 years ago
I would definitely defoilate her iv the same as you know an she loves a few leaves a day being removed.Leaf tucking doesn't work with mine starts to build up moisture. Start with the leaves that face into the plant thats how I started out an its seems to work for my breeder. Hope it helps an best of luck ✌️🏼
GrowCNanswered grow question 2 years ago
Only removes leaves that are shading buds. Before removing the leaf first I will try tucking the leaf under and only remove it if it keeps getting free and blocking a bud site.
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ThinLizzyanswered grow question 2 years ago
I would wait till the second week of flower then defoliate. Then again in the middle of week four.
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CanarianGrow92answered grow question 2 years ago
Hey, 👋
If they just start to flower, why not, a bit more of air flow is good, light is probably not reaching the lower leaves anyway, but try not to remove too much leaves to dont stress your plant in excess
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Hashyanswered grow question 2 years ago
Personally I would remove some of the bigger fan leaves that are growing into the centre but leave the rest as is. Don't go overboard. Good luck.
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