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Remove the 2 biggest fan leafs?

Hazeberg
Hazebergstarted grow question 2y ago
I'm thinking about to remove the 2 huge top leafs to give more light to the lower branches. What would you suggest? Keep them or remove them?
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Seedleranswered grow question 2y ago
every flower should get as much light as possible. if lst is not possible, defoliating sounds like a good next step. I would try to tuck the leaves under the branches, if not possible i would cut 'em off 100%
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Stormyluca
Stormylucaanswered grow question 2y ago
I would 100% keep them you want to get as much sunlight as possible you could remove the leaves that don't get light
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