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Autoflower defoliation question

Jmaninthemidde420started grow question 4mo ago

Is it safe to pluck dying leaves on autoflowers this close harvest? It’s ztrawberriez by fast buds. It’s a little after week 8. Based on my naked eye and looking at hairs I’d say about 3 weeks to go and 1 more feeding.

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TruTraTrianswered grow question 4mo ago

Besides from harvest... of course you can pluck dead/dying leaves. 😅 Especially to improve airflow/prevent mold and other infections from the rotting material. Regarding the feeding or not in final stages.. drying or not.. flush or not.. additional darkness... take a dice if you are not already decided and become warrior for your side 😂 not going into that.

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GreenHerbElementsanswered grow question 4mo ago

Faulige, absterbende Blätter kannst du ohne Probleme entfernen, auch bei autoflower. Viel Glück beim Grow 🌱

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AsNoriuanswered grow question 4mo ago

You are very far from harvest, there is no leaves left almost, i would keep each till he is totally dead. Find a reason why you lost foliage, looks like huge hunger or lockout ...

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