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Late flower defoliation?
Organomananswered grow question 3 years ago
No, your plant needs every leaf it has to make the energy she needs to grow her best flowers.
Maximum amount of healthy green leaves = maximum amount of energy production = maximum results.
It really is that simple!
SeedlockHolmesanswered grow question 3 years ago
Only if you have high humidity in tent or if you feel you're having a lot of work with watering the plant but in both cases less leaves = less energy.
Any other case I wouldn't defoliate at that point.
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Hashyanswered grow question 3 years ago
Only lite defoliation. Only leaves that block light from others. Don't get caught in the rythem of plucking and strip to much off.
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HerbalEduanswered grow question 3 years ago
Massive leaf defoliation removes the opportunity for photosynthesis and most plant functions decline.
Keep it lite.
Happy growing
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