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Defol or nah?

Embarrassed_Corgi_64started grow question a year 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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Oakash777answered grow question a year 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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m0useanswered grow question a year ago

Nah, keep up the airflow.

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