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At these stage let them grow…
Only start removing when they block branches or budds in the lower part which you want to develope…
Check out mine i‘m Maximum defoliation but next run i will do as little as needed & compare the difference
If you want to stunt the plant, yes that's a good idea... Personally cutting leaves is the worst thing you can do... That green colour is full of nutrients immediately available to the plant...