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Should I defoliate next week?
liliarosestarted grow question 3 months ago
Should I defoliate next week? Advise what would be better, leave the leaves until harvest, or defoliate leaves heavily now to expose buds only? Check my diary for photos! growdiaries.com/diaries/186142-grow-journal-by-liliarose
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Organomananswered grow question 3 months ago
Defoliation is massively misunderstood..........it does not "make energy go to the buds"!
All of the plants energy is made by the leaves.
Less leaves = less energy being made = less potential bud growth.
This is simple plant science.
Defoliate after harvest, not before would be my advice.
Personally, I believe defoliation is really bad for plants.
In 40 years of growing I have tried many, many "techniques", including defoliation and for the last 25 years, never, ever defoliate as I have observed the many negative impacts this causes to plants.
Cannabis grows best with as little stress as possible and with as many leaves as possible to provide the maximum amount of energy for best health and fastest growth.
If the plants would not need those leaves, it would not grow them in the first place!
The plants "know" what is best for them, it is only people who think they know better than a plant that is at is peak of efficiency after Millenia of evolution.
iLoveGoodWeedanswered grow question 3 months ago
I checked your grow diary. Considering your plants are in week 7 of flowering and you've been managing some nutrient-related issues, defoliation could be a delicate decision. Generally, defoliation at this stage can be beneficial for air circulation and light penetration, especially for lower buds. However, since your plants aren't very large and have already faced some stress, heavy defoliation might not be necessary. A moderate approach, where you remove only the most obstructive leaves without stripping the plant too much, could be a safer option. This will help you avoid additional stress while still providing some benefits of defoliation. Remember to monitor your plants closely after any defoliation to ensure they respond well
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Scrubbyjimbobanswered grow question 3 months ago
I'm a pretty big defoliation advocate but your plants aren't really very big. I don't think they really need it to be honest, at least right now. If they stretch a bunch over the next couple weeks you may wanna reconsider then.
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