AndyBoi said:

I seen some video on YouTube where these guys were hyping up this heavy defoliation technique. These girls have bounced back pretty well after everything I’ve put them through so far. I hope they keep it up.

thoughts and experiences with this technique?

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bighempn said:

Yes, that’s the way to go! Strip them bitches! I wait till about day 14 to strip and then again about day 35-40 depending on how bushy they get. Stripping and lollipopping forces the plants to focus all energy on the tops and you get massive nugs that are a lot easier to trim and results in higher yields. I believe you are referring to the “one node” method by the jungle boys. I personally only strip anything below the top 15 inches.

here’s a before and about one week after heavy deleafing.

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Rob21 said:

Hey pal are those all clones

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AndyBoi said:

Here we are day 18 of flower ( first week my dehumidifier light may have been disturbing the “night” period). They are comming back strong like I knew my ladies would. Currently just having perplexing thought about some side shoots/suckers.

I hope you enjoy the photos.

Much Love
Andy Boi

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growsince79 said:

So you did the heavy defoliation on day 6 and now on day 18 they only grew a few inches taller in peak stretch? Do you think maybe you stunted their growth?

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AndyBoi said:

Update on my ladies that have been stripped nearly to the stems! They are looking all very healthy. Maybe a slight Nitrogen toxicity. But im super happy with how they are looking.

Im planning on going out of town for a week!
I do not want to put any responsibility of these plants on anyone’s else’s hands. These are my plants, and I am responsible. I will be leaving tomorrow, 2 days after a feeding. And returning 7 days later. 7 days between feedings is within average range. But, I think 9 days is enterting a dangerous territory, especially with their current aggressive growth.

My current plan is to feed each plant about 1 litre of low strength feed before I embark. This is also because I am limited in time.

I think all should be fine. Im always open to advice and opinions.

enjoy the pictures and video.
Much Love,
Andy Boi.

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Nukesrt said:

i honestly would have watered prior to leaving.. dry medium and roots are no bueno

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AndyBoi said:

Would you say that having a second premature watering is less dangerous than a couple days left dry?

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growsince79 said:

I would say so. My qustion is why are they growing slow and taking 7- 9 days to dry between watering? That seems like way too long even for 5 gallon pots. Are they getting enough light?

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Rob21 said:

Have you checked the ph of your soil

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Rob21 said:

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