Auto Newb defoliation question

There's nothing wrong with lollipopping autoflowers. I wouldn't remove branches unless they are tiny and won't become a part of the first or second canopy, though. Branches are where your buds are, so less branches mean less buds. But, those little branches that don't get much light will end up acting as sucker branches, more or less. They will take more energy than they are worth. If you're new here, please select the answer that helped you out the most by clicking on the "answer" button underneath what the person said. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on here. You can pull up your messages tab by clicking on the little airplane in a bubble. It's located on the bottom-right of your screen. I hope this helps!

It’s preference but I cut a lot off to focus on the main 8 that I run. I do 2-toppings of the main and then allow only 2 side branches— lollipopping the lowers leaves and bush. If you leave it, you are more prone to herms, airflow issues like PM, and it depletes the energy to the tops. Good luck! ✌️💚🌿💨