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Cutting fan leafs in automatics

TioRandystarted grow question a year ago

Any suggestions on removing fan leaves on early stages in automatics? They take a lot of space and start do get deep green and dry.

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Techniques. Defoliation

DoughHeadanswered grow question a year ago

I had this happen with my Jammy Dogers #2 Plant. It seemed like the leaves covered the nodes below thus making them stay small. I learned to time it and do LST at node 4 or 5. Tie it over to the side for 3 or 4 days. Each day adjusting it. Let the side branches grow up and meet the height of the top itself. Then untie it and the 5 or 6 top nodes will all grow and be TOPS. you will need to do LST throughput the grow. This doesn't necessarily mean tying it down, just pulling the side branches out to allow light in. I recommend tying it over slightly, then do leaf tucking. Take the big fan leaves blocking lower nodes and tuck them under the nodes below. It may be awkward and look weird, but those bottom nodes will get light and grow up. If you can't get a leaf to bend out of the way and it's just a TOTAL headache then remove it, but this is LAST resort. After all it takes leaves to grow the plants.. they are the engine that makes the plant run! Goodluck growmie 🙏

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deepsheebaanswered grow question a year ago

dont do this to your plant. she's gonna suffer and you have less chance to tell any deficiens during the grow

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Organomananswered grow question a year ago

Just remember......... less leaves = less energy production = less growth.

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RosQuareanswered grow question a year ago

I tuck the big fan leaves under the lower branches to give them light. Doesn’t stress the plant out and they can still use them for photosynthesis. They can pull the extra nutrients from the old leaves so I try to leave them all on the plant unless actually diseased/infested. Don’t want the plant wasting time replacing leaves when it’s on a tight schedule. Defoliating the bottom/inner of the plant after the flowering stretch helps to open up air flow and lower humidity. I think if you’re going to remove leaves only taking a few at a time and waiting a few days between sessions they should respond fine.

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Robertsanswered grow question a year ago

I would lst the plant. Do not remove leaves unless it is just really thick and you need more air flow. Or if you can not tuck them to expose future Cola sites.

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Sciolistic_Steveanswered grow question a year ago

The product of (ATP, a 'sugar') of photosynthesis is mobile. Do not remove leaves because the herd does it blindly. improve air flow if concerned about microbial growth, sure, but not whimsically or because someone beleives reducing photosynthesis potential from the plant is somehow a positive thing. Energy is a currency. Reducing that potential is a net negative in most contexts. Avoiding disease is a good reason to consider it, but there are others, i'm sure. It should be overtly obvious when it is needed. The way it is practiced by the lowest common denominator, defoliation is too often akin to masturbation. nothing good for the plant (often a negative impact) and 100% just to make the individual feel good about doing "something", LOL

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Bobbypjanswered grow question a year ago

Reminds me of a little auto that I was losing my mind with starting around week 3-4, as it became a short stubby little bush haha. It's important to keep the fan leaves initially as they help it soak up the light to grow nice and strong. Once the plant is older (around 5-6 weeks), it's okay to remove some here and there (target the ones blocking buds from getting light, as well as withered/dying leaves) as they aren't as necessary for overall health. With yours as leafy as it is do make sure it's getting plenty of airflow (especially near the base)! Best of luck on your grow! 😁

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Cartman420answered grow question a year ago

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TioRandyanswered grow question a year ago

I cannot do much with overwatering.. they just never dry out.

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Mr_Weeds_Autosanswered grow question a year ago

Hey Growmie, Removing a few fan leaves helps air currents move around bud sites, thereby reducing the chances of mold ruining your harvest. But the benefits don't stop there. Defoliation during the flowering stage also helps to deliver valuable water, nutrients, and sugars to the buds. Just don't overdo it and only remove the leaves that are blocking future bud sites.

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AutoflowersSucKanswered grow question a year ago

And stop growing auto's indoors ffs!

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AutoflowersSucKanswered grow question a year ago

Your plants look over watered. Don't keep your soil wet all the time. Allow it to dry out to a degree. About your Large fan leaves on the bottom. If they aren't blocking any light from getting to a top, then leave it. Your plant is already stressed out enough. Resolve the over watering issue and they'll perk up and the wrinkled wilty look will go away too. Thats what i think.

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