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gr33ncore
gr33ncorestarted grow question 5 years ago
Do you think that i'm still in time to crop the lower branches that are in the shadows? Ir Will ir stress top much the plant ar this point? I'm plannint to do some more defloriation um the Middle of week 3....
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Techniques. Defoliation
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Master_weeda
Master_weedaanswered grow question 5 years ago
Hello my friend Yes you can but let me give you some clarification Defoliation is a culture technique that involves removing the leaves of the plant, thus changing its growth process. The technique aims to maximize the output of production in small spaces. For this reason, this technique is especially useful for small-scale indoor crops and for growers who are interested in maximizing their bud production. However, defoliation is an aggressive technique, its use is not without controversy. This technique is not recent, its practice is also common in gardening, especially in the art of bonsai. In agriculture it is commonly used for tomato plants. The defoliation applied to the cultivation of cannabis consists in eliminating the leaves of the plant at certain stages of its growth but in order to obtain more quality and quantity at the harvest. We speak of defoliation when we eliminate between 20% and 90% of the total leaves of the plant. With defoliation we do not eliminate branches, only the lower shoots and leaves that we find around them. But, you must first know what the results are when choosing defoliation: solve the problems of exposure to light increase productivity without increasing the number of plants reduce equipment and light expenses manipulate the growth, height and shape of plants promote uniformity of buds avoid diseases and problems due to moisture cleanse and fortify plants Defoliation is a relatively simple process, but one that involves its risks. This technique is compatible with any cultivation method (hydroponics, soil, coconut ...). Take your time and be precise with your scissors, a bad cut can damage the future buds. By cutting the leaves during the flowering phase, we stimulate the production of auxin, which is the vegetable hormone responsible for the growth of floral parts and their maturation. In this way, when the plant recovers, the buds grow suddenly, swelling suddenly. May the force be with you Good luck for your grow 🌱
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MarcXL
MarcXLanswered grow question 5 years ago
I usually defoliate and chop minor stems between first and 3rd week of flowering. So you can direct the energy to the bigger stems and you will propably get big nice buds instad of popcorn buds. It is the right time now.
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Mrs_Larimar
Mrs_Larimaranswered grow question 5 years ago
Well if you want to defoilate then do it now... you are most time fine in cleaning up the Bottom area ( lower 30 percent of the plant... Get rid of the small shoots. and if little flowrs apper in that area, just take them away. If iam looking in your tent i would say go with ascrog net.... because your girls are growing vigor and nice. In setting up a scroc they will find aplace in the light ( most of them) i will let you a link for a scrog tutorial..... and if you want to do it do it soon.... ( the coming week)
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