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Pruning and LST
willskee
started grow question 4y ago
Should I wait a few days to prune after increasing my LST?
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Week 3
Techniques. Defoliation
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BigbudzMagee
answered grow question 4y ago
I wait til next Day so my stalks grow towards the light again as to see what leaves really need to be defoliated. Good luck
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willskee
answered grow question 4y ago
Thanks, folks! I went for it and she’s looking good.
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Southwest_budders21
answered grow question 4y ago
To be honest I do ot all at the same time and take more leaves off then I should but can just leave to recover a bit longer if photo seeds. I'm not saying follow my advice though 🤣
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