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Grow QuestionsHow much to defoliate?

How much to defoliate?

Meksterstarted grow question a year ago

Looking to flip and trellis. Should I cut all the fan leaves and flip? Pics of pre and current. Also, is the 3x3 net too small?

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GrowFilanswered grow question a year ago

From what I’ve learned I would lollipop (defoliating what’s under the trellis and doesn’t get light).

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Storkanswered grow question a year ago

My type of lollipop is cut everything under 4/5 node 😅

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Organomananswered grow question a year ago

Lollipop yes, defoliate no. Just remember........ maximum amount of leaves = maximum amount of energy production = maximum growth. or........ less leaves = less energy = less growth.

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GreenHarvest_Officialanswered grow question a year ago

Net is fine. Rather than defoliation go for lollipopping because it gives purpose to the defoliation. Additionally it is better that you give it a week to recover before flipping it. Good luck with the rest of your grow

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