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Defoil or not?

shiptonystarted grow question 3y ago

Should I cut out the bottom fan leaves and smaller bud sites down low?

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HerbalEduanswered grow question 3y ago

Light penetration is good enough outdoor, so there less point doing it than indoor where light penetration quickly decrease.

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