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Defoliating big auto ?

Lazulistarted grow question 4y ago

Would it be ok to defoliate this huge autoflower ? Will she recover and still bulk? Thanks

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Rangakuanswered grow question 4y ago

Nice bushy auto !! Yep for sure , go through and take about 15-20% of those shade leaves off , anything in the way of bud getting light is a good start .

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DoctorGreenThumbanswered grow question 4y ago

I do my last defoliation in week 4 of flower. Just clean out the bottom 1/3 and some of the bigger leaves covering bud sites.

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JerkFlowersanswered grow question 4y ago

I'd defoliate. There's certainly some spots likely lower that aren't really receiving any light. I like keeping my girls lean though, that's my personal preference.

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ChitownCannaChicaanswered grow question 4y ago

Do it! Perfect time

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Disn00fanswered grow question 4y ago

Looks healthy why mess with it. Might need to up the P from here on out.

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Cold_Farmeranswered grow question 4y ago

Scissors out and let's go! Cut off all the leaves that don't get any more light anyway. I did that too. Worked very well

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