Is this larf?

Hi! Your plant is an autoflower, and in general, the less you stress or manipulate it, the better. Too much pruning can slow it down because autoflowers have limited time to recover. I can see you're growing with natural sunlight, so there really isn't a completely shaded area that receives no light. From what I can see, the light LST you've done is probably the best training method for an autoflower. One thing I did notice is that the main stem and the center of the plant don't seem to be getting as much light as they could. If you have the option, try moving the pot to a spot where it receives more direct sunlight. Otherwise, I'd just let it keep flowering and enjoy the rest of the grow. Good luck, my friend! 💚 By the way, I've been working on a genetic cross project and I'm currently testing the results. I'd be happy if you checked out my page and shared your thoughts. 🙏👽

Yes, those lower small buds qualify as larf because they receive minimal light. Since your Gelato is an autoflower from Fast Buds, heavy pruning at this stage is risky. Only remove the very tiny, shaded popcorn buds at the absolute bottom of the plant. Do not cut anything substantial to avoid stressing the autoflower and stunting its growth. Keep doing light defoliation to tuck away top leaves blocking light from reaching those lower sections.

Removing smaller lower buds will not cause the plant to magically grow huge buds up higher. Diffused light and a general lack of direct sunlight from being in a poly tunnel is the culprit here. All of the plants energy is made by the leaves.................less leaves = less energy being made = less potential. Leaf removal does not result in there being more energy to be "re-directed" anywhere...............it's not how plants work. I would just leave this plant to finish without any further interference................moving it outside into the direct sunlight would provide the biggest boost, but it may already be too late to have any affect on bud development this late in its life cycle.

Looks a little light. Top buds of branches may form okay. Primary cola will form 'better' nugs a bit deeper on branch by comparison. lower side branches may be larf top to bottom. Doesn't mean you can't smoke it or make some bubble hash / edibles etc... whimsical defoliation is never a good idea. Don't remove leaves becuase someone says it helps the plant. remove leaves for specific reasons like causing condensation due to over-crowding etc.. Probably need a bit more light to produce better. Plant is a little stretched out. if you can't add artificial light, this is just what you'll get at your latitude outside at this time of year. (looks outdoors or growing next to a window? floor looks too nice for a greenhouse).