Auto flower and defoliation

Yea cut off bottoms that arent getting light anyways otherwise u will end up with popcorn buds there and clean out any fan leaves u can that are blocking light through but dont go crazy with it

Sure. You can start with the lower leaves that don't get any light. Then take here and there if they are shadowing any good pseudo-bud. Ofc take it always easy.

Yes u can start week 2 in Flowering latest to week 4 check my grown diary Bruce Banner and u will see

I'm always do the defoliation. How we call do the Lollipop.

🤷 once I start LST. I ONLY take leafs that are covering up bud sites. That and a little lst seem to work good for me! Maybe for you too! Trial and error. Do it!

No. Its past the point. Where you shouldn't. Nor need to. Pre Flower is a growth phase. Unless you've been using defol as a technique to make colas Defol an auto. In any stage of rapid growth like pre flower is a bad thing And bro. That's more like coming into pre flower now.. not 3 weeks in. Well about 7 days into it you've stretching to go. And then a few days after that stops. Bud then needs light ...... . Luck tuck where you can. But again. Pre flower is a leaf depending growth phase. Light on buds is not needed. It can actually cook the pistils. So, a big mistake ppl make is turning the light up 100% as soon as the see flo. 70% or 5-700umol max. Only light is needed for the calyxs. And they only come after pre flower is over. 'The upwards stretch is over" and calyxs start to form Good Growing

just bend and fold the leaves as best you can, if they don't work remove em but don't do this a lot. Its not going to put on more growth to make up the loss. Only really needed to help light penetrate and allow better airflow. LST can do wonders with out plucking. Good Luck!

As far as i read that is the window to do it. Week 3 bloom is the last moment for brooming as far as what i read

It is not recommended to defoliate an autoflowering cannabis plant during its third week of flowering. There are several reasons for this: Stress: Defoliation involves removing a significant amount of leaves, which can cause stress to the plant. Autoflowering plants have a limited vegetative period and a predetermined flowering timeline. Introducing stress during the flowering phase can disrupt the plant's natural progression and potentially reduce its overall yield. Nutrient production: Leaves are essential for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light into energy. During the flowering phase, the plant relies heavily on stored nutrients and energy reserves in the leaves. Removing a large number of leaves can deprive the plant of these resources and impact its ability to produce and transport nutrients to the buds. Bud protection: Leaves provide a protective layer around the developing buds. Removing too many leaves can expose the buds to excess light, heat, and potential damage. It can also increase the risk of pests and diseases affecting the vulnerable buds. It is generally recommended to defoliate autoflowering cannabis plants during the early vegetative stage, if at all. This allows the plant to recover and redirect its energy towards vegetative growth before transitioning into the flowering phase. Every plant and grow environment is unique, so it's important to consider these factors and make informed decisions based on the specific needs of your plants. Observing and adapting to the individual characteristics of your plants will help maximize their potential. I wish you the best of luck with your autoflowering cannabis cultivation!