I lollipop the bottom 1/3 to 1/2 that's in the shade. I only defoliate leaves mid and upper canopy if it's blocking bud sites.
Lighting is important too. I'm running the canopy around 50000 LUX
No schwazzing or extreme defoliation.
She will suck nutrients from her fan leaves when she swells in late flower.
My Fiipino Sativa before and after lollipopping. Caused her to bush out and up that fast in a week.
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This is week 3 and week 4 flower my Northern Lights. Lollipopped at week 3.
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