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Growit1990started grow question 3y ago

What are people looking for when defoliating when and how

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Hashyanswered grow question 3y ago

Yours doesn't really look like it needs a defoliation, but when doing defoliation your aim is to leave as much on as possible. Leaves resting on other leaves or blocking light from other leaves is what to aim for. If a leaf is blocking light away from multiple leaves then I'd remove it.

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