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Too many? Too big?
Puffdamagikchillum
started grow question 6y ago
Are these huge fan leaves gonna create a problem with the growth of this plant?? Can these be taken off to give new growth underneath some light without damage to the plant?? Or just leave her be?
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Leaves. Too many
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OwnWayGoodWay
answered grow question 6y ago
Don't take them off they absorb a lot of light. Wait and LST if there is a problem.
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Tom_Jay
answered grow question 6y ago
dont defo! Fanleaves are important
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EelGrows
The leaf twisting and contorting i'm seeing in the first set of true leaves; is that due to incorrect PH(my tap water has 7.7 ph)? Also the discoloration on my 4AM #3's second set of true leaves(only one has the discoloration), can anyone tell me what that is? Is it bad?
Week 2
Leaves. Too many
7y ago
6
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SAC87
Defoliating FastBuds Autos
Hey Auto Growers. I am wondering what you think about defoliating autos. I’ve had differing results and don’t want to stunt them. Mostly the AH & JH to let light in. I’ve tried tucking but they just pop out in the wind. If yes when is the best time. Thanks, Happy Growing 🌱
Week 7
Leaves. Too many
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
1
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Bobbypj
Defoliate more, or let it rock for now? 5th week in
Should I continue defoliating and removing leaves to increase light penetration on this one? She's incredibly bushy and just exploding with leaves. I trimmed 7-8 larger, lower leaves last week and am hesitant to do more until at least next week. Idk, what do you all think?
Week 5
Leaves. Too many
4y ago
2
6
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Reaper
switched to led now (apollo 10 370watt) will i get a decent yield compared to my 600watt Hps? its the final 3 weeks of this huge autoflower
Week 11
Leaves. Too many
8y ago
3
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PenguHB
Defoliation questions
When should I defoliate? The plants got pretty bushy and now entered flowering stage. What would be the best time to defoliate them? Auto AK
Week 4
Leaves. Too many
Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
3
3
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Satta
Shall I defoliate again?
I defoliated heavily starting week 6, but now 5 days later it's getting pretty dense again. Shall I do another round or would it stress her out and mess with her photosynthesis? Please see diary for the progress.
Week 6
Leaves. Too many
5y ago
4
3
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Spliffing_Around
SOG can we still?
Suggestions on how to keep all this under SOG without scrog or any other canopy management advice
Leaves. Too many
2y ago
1
1
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The_Projexx
Hey whats going on ladies and gents . Can anyone tell me whats going on with CH#2 I've never seen something like this before . Thanks in advance !!
Week 2
Leaves. Too many
7y ago
3
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Bikoo
defoliation on a auto? on my auto?
Hallo :) I have an autoflower, topt it twice, can you guys take a look and tell me if you would do some defoliation? There is allot of leaf and some lower branches don't get as much sun.. cheers!
Leaves. Too many
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
2
2
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Bean_Loves_Kush
Hi, My pineapple express plant has been looking weird ever since week 3 in veg. I was wondering if this was just a phenotype issue or if there was a different problem. Thanks!
Week 6
Leaves. Too many
7y ago
1
1
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MMSC16
Should I defoliate? Is it too late to defoliate (Autoflower)?I want to use photosynthesis from leaves as much as possible, but worry light will not penetrate to hidden buds.Will buds in shadow still develop but at slower rate - or will they be airy, popcorn buds at harvest?
Buds. Not fattening
Leaves. Too many
2y ago
2
2
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Chips512
Should I try to further defoliate in the middle and lower parts of the plants to let more light to all budding sites? The plants are extremely bushy and it is difficult to reach into the middle to remove leaves.
Week 9
Leaves. Too many
5y ago
2
4
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Whilhelmthegrower
What should I prune before flipping to flower
I am wondering what I should prune off of this plant before I flip it to flower in a week or so. I topped it. But since this is my first indoor grow I am wondering what else I should take off.
Week 1
Leaves. Too many
4y ago
2
1
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Foggedaboudit
Triploid?
Is this a triploid and what are the implications if so? It has 3 cotyledons and 3 true leaves (FastBuds Lemon Cherry Cookies Auto)
Leaves. Too many
1y ago
3
5
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Aleatoric
Should I defoliate an auto in flower, Week 8?
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!
Week 7
Leaves. Too many
Plant. Too short
Techniques. Defoliation
2y ago
1
1
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enzo1992
Blätter und Triebe im Zentrum meiner Lady
Jetzt muss ich doch nochmal nachfragen. Im Zentrum meiner Lady sind die Blätter sehr dicht und manche Triebe werden verdeckt. Sollte ich jetzt vielleicht doch besser ein paar Blätter aus der Mitte entfernen? Vielen Dank für eure Unterstützung
Week 6
Leaves. Too many
5mo ago
2
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Whatchagrowing
To defoliate or not to defoliate?
Wondering if I should defoliate? Seems to be contradicting opinions on defoliating autos, would like to have some feedback as this one has a LOT of leaves. Thanks!
Week 7
Leaves. Too many
5y ago
3
4
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Rammer
Defoliating Autoflowers
True of false? Autoflowers should not be defoliated.
Leaves. Too many
5y ago
3
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Beastmaster
Trimming.
Trim here or leave
Week 9
Leaves. Too many
5y ago
1
1
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bybil
thin leaves
at 7 weeks (2 weeks flowering), the plants began to release thin leaves, what could be the reason? grows hydroponically
Leaves. Too many
4y ago
4
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