Bigger leaves shading lower branches??
versace_growstarted grow question 6y ago
As you can see in my last photos (DAY 28) plants are developing lower side branches. Should I get rid off the larger leaves which shade the lower branches? I already tried to bend down the larger leaves to make room for the lower branches. What do you suggest? Veg for 15 more day
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Denzulanswered grow question 6y ago
This is truly a personal preference and a highly debated issue. I generally use the rule of thumb that if it is blocking just as much if not more surface area below it than I remove it. Or if it is getting bushy and needs help increasing airflow. Never removing more than 20% of leaves in any given week. Everyone does it their own way though. I recommend doing some trial and error to find out what works best for you. But if I had to decide on this one I’d say yeah list it go.
Fruitgroweranswered grow question 6y ago
I suggest that you decrease lamp to plant distance and increase humidity, you can see you plant is looking for moisture in the air and perhaps wanting to grow taller but held back by the light
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OGgrowsanswered grow question 6y ago
Hi @versace_grow I would do some defoliation on the larger leaves of the main branch. Do not cut all at once, you should do it little by little so as not to stress the plant. I usually do some defoliation every 5-7 days if necessary and according to the plant's behavior in response to stress. good luck 👍
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