Custom99

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Is it recommended to trim monster leaves like this one for the light to get at the buds? The lower flowers do not get any light since a few of the leaves are so big and blocking it.

 

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from my limited knowledge, if it is a photoperiod, it can handle the stress of selective defoliation. If its an auto, maybe try and tuck the larger fan leaves under the foliage and expose those buds.

 

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Hotly debated topic. I would remove that leaf personally, but others will say no.. Personal choice really. But if you do, the key is to be selective about it and dont remove too many at once. And dont just pull them willy nilly, only remove leaves that are really clogging the grow.

 

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They look happy, impo I’d leave the solar panel leaves alone. They bring energy to the buds.

 

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Imo I would tuck it but everyone has there own way of things looks good

 

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Yep everyone is different..I'd cut it along with all the big leaves on the bud.. there's a article on here somewhere about after week 4-5 of flower stripping all upper leaves...I leave canopy leaves and strip all bigger leaves up on the buds..this works for me and I like the results..

 

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Something I will try see how it works

 

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fatconeskills said:

from my limited knowledge, if it is a photoperiod, it can handle the stress of selective defoliation. If its an auto, maybe try and tuck the larger fan leaves under the foliage and expose those buds.

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Its an auto.

 

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Custom99 said:

Its an auto.

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tuck away then, try your best not to stress her out one bit. Tuck the larger leaves under a branch. If it's inevitable to cut, cut but don't over do it by any means as that will stunt it. I'm in this auto struggle bus too

 

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I like a hedge!
Big leaves grow big colas.
Little leaves grow nuggs

 

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