Might as well ask me how I would satisfy your lover!

(Repeatedly is the answer)
I defol just before flipping 12/12 (or first sign of flowers/stretch in autos) and usually again 3-ish weeks later. I'm not very heavy-handed when I do and really just aim for more airflow and photon penetration. Ahem.
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Discover the pruning method Schwazzing which involves removing many fan leaves to allow a better light penetration and better yields.
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