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Defoliation
Mule420
started grow question 4y ago
Hey guys, should I defoliate this gal more since my light is only 100 watts?? I don’t want to be stressing it out if not needed but I’d really like to know y’all’s thoughts. Thanks peeps!!
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Week 8
Leaves. Too many
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m0use
answered grow question 4y ago
I don't think it needs it. Your could skip and be fine. Maybe some LST to help get the light down in there if your worried. Good Luck!
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The_Moz4rt
answered grow question 4y ago
Personally I wouldn't defoiliate it. She looks great. You could open the branches to let her catch more light if you want.
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