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Defoliation needed?
BruceBlackstarted grow question 5 years ago
Hey all! Would you recommend some defoliation at this point? I was kinda scared I've just removed some bottom leaves couple of weeks ago
If it's needed how and when is best time to do it
I guess you can see how it's right now in the last video I posted
Thanks in advance
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OutForRealanswered grow question 5 years ago
Your plants are looking like one buds so yes you can remove the lower fan leaves
RussianGroweranswered grow question 5 years ago
Я регулярно делаю дефолиацию, в том числе и на этой стадии. не бойтесь!
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