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Grow QuestionsEarly LST defoliation

Early LST defoliation

Floristasstarted grow question 5 years ago

Hi guys, is it ok to defoliate some leafs while doing LST at the early stage of growing to get more light for the buds? Clones, day 10 after transplanting.

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MiPotFarmanswered grow question 5 years ago

I would say yes!! I also encourage light defoliation through all phases of life but the first couple weeks just be careful not to take too much! Take a couple one night see how it reacts and a couple more the next until you get the results you want!

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MobyDick420ESPanswered grow question 5 years ago

No pasa nada si se las quitas, pero las hojas ayudan a que los brotes crezcan mas rapido

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rhodes68answered grow question 5 years ago

Taking one here and there wont hurt, sometimes to make the bend its better to remove a leaf that fight it. Good luck

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