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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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JohnnyBlaze
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4y ago
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Week 4
Leaves. Too many
3y ago
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Leaves. Too many
5y ago
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Week 4
Leaves. Too many
7y ago
3
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Defoliating FastBuds Autos
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Week 7
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5y ago
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Week 5
Leaves. Too many
6y ago
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3y ago
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Week 9
Leaves. Too many
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1y ago
2
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Week 16
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5y ago
4
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Week 12
Leaves. Too many
6y ago
1
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Week 2
Leaves. Too many
7y ago
4
4
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Tendy
Should i remove leaves and LST more ?
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Week 8
Leaves. Too many
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6y ago
1
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Pablo42069
Should i defoliate and/or lollipop this auto super mazar thats about 2 weeks into flowering?
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5y ago
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Leaves. Too many
9d ago
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Week 5
Leaves. Too many
6y ago
5
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capt_crunch
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Week 3
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