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Grow QuestionsShould I defoliate an auto in flower, Week 8?

Should I defoliate an auto in flower, Week 8?

Aleatoricstarted grow question 10 months ago

Beginning Week 8, autoflower: Should I defoliate? Seems pretty dense and bushy! This is the Fastbuds Orange Sherbet. She's the short bushy one in the second photo. Thankee!

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Plant. Too short

Techniques. Defoliation

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Krisisanswered grow question 10 months ago

If you have humidity issues and/or lack of airflow that would cause mold or something then yes. Otherwise, no, and also no.

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