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Buddiestarted grow question 5 years ago

So I just did topping for 8 colas Should I leave the big fan leaves on for a few days or is that taking away from new growth?

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OGgrowsanswered grow question 5 years ago

Hi @Buddie I think that for now you should leave the leaves for the plant not to lose strength, keep pushing the larger leaves down with your fingers, arranging them and leaving the shoots above the leaves to receive light. good luck mate 👍

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OutForRealanswered grow question 5 years ago

The leaves are under the stems so they are not blocking light or creating a bad air circulation so they can be left on the trees

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