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I read in multiple places that for the first grow to keep defoliation to a minimum, which I agreed with since I wasn’t really sure how the plants would end up growing. Also, the site said that having extra leaves on the plant would safeguard against rapid deterioration in the event of an issue. I followed this advice and really only defoliated enough around the bases to allow a good amount of airflow. In week three after flip I did go through and clip a few big leaves that were overlapping and seriously blocking light to the middle of the plant, but I kept it to a minimum.
Now I’m midway through week five after flip and I’m thinking it’s just gotten too bushy and I’m worried about mildew or other problems. So far I don’t see any moisture building up on the leaves, but light is barely making it to the floor of the tent. So my question is, should I do some defoliating to prevent a future issue, or would any leaf removal now stress the plants out too much?
Tent: 4.6’ x 2.3’
Lights: 2 Spider Farmer SF1000
Temp: 65-75
RH: 45-50%
Coco coir with FloraTrio nutes.
Now I’m midway through week five after flip and I’m thinking it’s just gotten too bushy and I’m worried about mildew or other problems. So far I don’t see any moisture building up on the leaves, but light is barely making it to the floor of the tent. So my question is, should I do some defoliating to prevent a future issue, or would any leaf removal now stress the plants out too much?
Tent: 4.6’ x 2.3’
Lights: 2 Spider Farmer SF1000
Temp: 65-75
RH: 45-50%
Coco coir with FloraTrio nutes.