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Defoil or not?
shiptonystarted grow question 4y ago
Should I cut out the bottom fan leaves and smaller bud sites down low?
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HerbalEduanswered grow question 4y ago
Light penetration is good enough outdoor, so there less point doing it than indoor where light penetration quickly decrease.
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