Time to Defoliate?

[GrowWithTheFlow]

Whats up everyone!

New grower here... I just did my first successful topping on Friday, followed by a feeding today.

Plant is looking healthy and becoming nice and bushy. I feel like this week should be good to defoliate and get rid of some of the larger fan leaves

Any direction on which leaves should be clipped and when, would be greatly appreciated!

Pics below.

 

[growsince79]

Don't do it.

 

[GrowWithTheFlow]

Don't do it.

Should i wait a little longer?

 

[One drop]

Should i wait a little longer?

No you shouldn’t leave the leaves there the plants engine room leave the leaves alone . Regards OD.

 

[growsince79]

The only time I defoliate in in extreme cases of overcrowded plants. If the node distance is so close leaves are laying on top of each other to the point that there is standing water on them. Then I might stategicly remove very few large fans.

 

[quirk]

What's the end game that calls for removal?

 

[Oa.ahhu]

The only time I defoliate in in extreme cases of overcrowded plants. If the node distance is so close leaves are laying on top of each other to the point that there is standing water on them. Then I might stategicly remove very few large fans.

I've had to do a partial defole like 4 times since the flip since all the buds are packed so tight. I wont be pulling any more off though, I'll be adding a 600w hps so I'll have more penetration. I'll be going from 1150w to 1750 in a 5'x5'. We'll see how it goes

 

[AnselAdams]

Whats up everyone!

New grower here... I just did my first successful topping on Friday, followed by a feeding today.

Plant is looking healthy and becoming nice and bushy. I feel like this week should be good to defoliate and get rid of some of the larger fan leaves

Any direction on which leaves should be clipped and when, would be greatly appreciated!

Pics below.

Beautiful Plant, but don't do it!

Defoliation should only be done when you need to let air and light get to the lower portions of the plant. You want the air to circulate underneath the plant and also reduce the amount of energy the plant spends on feeding lower growth that is going to be blocked upper growth. IMO it is better to take the hit at the same time you need the air-flow. Having said all of that, i think you still have at least a month before you need to worry about cleaning it up. Just one persons opinion. Happy Growing

 

[GNick55]

yep agree with all the above, really no need to ever defoliate.

 

[GrowWithTheFlow]

The only time I defoliate in in extreme cases of overcrowded plants. If the node distance is so close leaves are laying on top of each other to the point that there is standing water on them. Then I might stategicly remove very few large fans.

Noted!

 

[GrowWithTheFlow]

yep agree with all the above, really no need to ever defoliate.

Thanks everyone!

 

[GrowWithTheFlow]

What's the end game that calls for removal?

Just learning as I go... have seen a couple growers on youtube mention it. Glad I asked before snipping

 

[Royalflush50]

Whats up everyone!

New grower here... I just did my first successful topping on Friday, followed by a feeding today.

Plant is looking healthy and becoming nice and bushy. I feel like this week should be good to defoliate and get rid of some of the larger fan leaves

Any direction on which leaves should be clipped and when, would be greatly appreciated!

Pics below.

Dont do it yet dude it needs them I have tried the "schwazzing" technique for the first time and my plants seem to be doing better than my last grow with same strain (monster cheese). Please see attached pictures these are 26 days today in the 12/12 period.

Defoliate at the correct time is the key. Good luck buddy

 

[GrowWithTheFlow]

Dont do it yet dude it needs them I have tried the "schwazzing" technique for the first time and my plants seem to be doing better than my last grow with same strain (monster cheese). Please see attached pictures these are 26 days today in the 12/12 period.View attachment 996350 Defoliate at the correct time is the key. Good luck buddy

WOW!

 

[Royalflush50]

Pictures from today. These bad ass girls still have 5 weeks to go

 

[Oa.ahhu]

Pictures from today. These bad ass girls still have 5 weeks to go

Looking very dense , please post some close ups i would love to see them :)

 

[Royalflush50]

I will post some the buds are really dense and swelling daily I did the exact same strain/amount of plants (3) last grow and using this technique definitely seems to push them on a little quicker. But only time will tell i guess

 

[Anthem]

Pictures from today. These bad ass girls still have 5 weeks to go

looking good!!

 

[Oa.ahhu]

I will post some the buds are really dense and swelling daily I did the exact same strain/amount of plants (3) last grow and using this technique definitely seems to push them on a little quicker. But only time will tell i guess

Im excited for sure :)

 

[GNick55]

I will post some the buds are really dense and swelling daily I did the exact same strain/amount of plants (3) last grow and using this technique definitely seems to push them on a little quicker. But only time will tell i guess

well you should start your own grow thread, you kinda taking over this one.