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Defoliation during early flowering

MuMu_the_Growerstarted grow question 3y ago

I wonder whether trimming the lower (big) leaves would be beneficial? Because they’re all shaded now but maybe they participate in the transpiration process at night?

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ernest_twwganswered grow question 3y ago

If they aren't covering any potential bud nodes, I'd leave them. Only reasons to defoliate is to increase light to bud nodes and airflow around the center of the plant. I hope this helps.

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GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 3y ago

I'm going to give you an article to read that has become my "bible" when it comes to the subject of defoliation.... I think you might find it very, very useful! https://www.growweedeasy.com/nebulas-super-simple-3-step-defoliation-tutorial Good luck!

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