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Very bushy, defoliation?
versace_growstarted grow question 6y ago
They are getting very bushy! Should I defoliate more? Are they going to have bigger buds? 😝
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Canadiananswered grow question 6y ago
Yes you should defoliate whatever the fan leafs are blocking the light straight on to those buds that would encourage bigger and better flower .
hope this information help have a happy grow
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