Lst recommendations and Should I defoliate?

What I do is too early and go of two sets of node in a north,south,east and west fashion and tie branches down. Scrog is best but tying down works. Keep pulling down the tallest and if needed topping or removing the fan leaves feeding it to slow it down. Remove leaves and that are low down, lollipoping it’s called . Remove other leaves blocking growth tips. This will make them grow. I sort of aim for about a foot or less sometimes deep where the buds will be. The sweet spot of light. Tie down before defoliation as you will only know what needs removing . If high humidity is an issue then I would defoliate more and remove some branches so there is no’busy’ areas where mold usually first starts. Tying down is hardly any stress for them and it opens the plant up so light and air can get to otherwise covered areas. Look into mainlining. Veg time can be long but it’s worth it. I have a diary or two with mainlines done. This way or scrog are best two ways imo for indoor growi