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Shire_gorillastarted grow question 2h ago

Hi all, Its only my first time, be gentle 😅. I have a bush issue that is making it look like the 80s again. Do I need to trim to allow more light penetration and air flow or let nature run it's course. There is also so Its an auto flower Dos is Dos, coming into week 6. Thanks

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Selkotanswered grow question 2h ago

hey 👋 nice plant 👌 Some people will scream scandal, but yes, I do recommend a little haircut 😏 Start by removing the huge fan leaves at the bottom of the plant. Then, look from the top and remove the mid-level leaves that are shading your bud sites. Finally, once it has stretched, don’t hesitate to lollipop the bottom 15–20%, which doesn’t produce much and whose energy is better redirected toward the canopy 👍

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