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should i cut the sun leaves?
RubiaRD
started grow question 7y ago
should i cut the sun leaves?
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Week 8
Leaves. Too many
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HighRoller909
answered grow question 6y ago
it looks a bit messy down there.yes I would take them off
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6y ago
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