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Defol or nah?
Embarrassed_Corgi_64
started grow question 2y ago
Should I defol more fan leaves? Week 5 of flower. Already defol'd during weeks 3 and 4 and stunted flowering
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Oakash777
answered grow question 2y ago
I would personally just tuck any leaves out the way. Unless you have humidity reasons. If it didn’t like it last time don’t do it again.
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