Time to Defoliate?

GrowWithTheFlow · Jul 6, 2020

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 · Jul 6, 2020

Don't do it.

GrowWithTheFlow · Jul 6, 2020

growsince79 said:
Don't do it.

Should i wait a little longer?

One drop · Jul 6, 2020

GrowWithTheFlow said:
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 · Jul 6, 2020

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 · Jul 6, 2020

What's the end game that calls for removal?

Oa.ahhu · Jul 6, 2020

growsince79 said:
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 · Jul 6, 2020

GrowWithTheFlow said:
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 · Jul 6, 2020

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

GrowWithTheFlow · Jul 6, 2020

growsince79 said:
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 · Jul 6, 2020

GNick55 said:
yep agree with all the above, really no need to ever defoliate.

Thanks everyone!

GrowWithTheFlow · Jul 6, 2020

quirk said:
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 · Jul 6, 2020

GrowWithTheFlow said:
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 · Jul 6, 2020

Royalflush50 said:
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 · Jul 7, 2020

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

Oa.ahhu · Jul 7, 2020

Royalflush50 said:
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 · Jul 7, 2020

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 · Jul 7, 2020

Royalflush50 said:
Pictures from today. These bad ass girls still have 5 weeks to go

looking good!!

Oa.ahhu · Jul 7, 2020

Royalflush50 said:
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 · Jul 7, 2020

Royalflush50 said:
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.

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