Should I defoliate ?

[rizcuny]

This is my 52 day old NLauto, topped once, buds are small but plant is extremely bushy. Should I defoliate? Thanks

[Potted]

Open up the middle for better air flow and less chance of mold 😎

[rizcuny]

So is that a yes should I remove the fan leaves? Also do I remove them all the way up to the stem so there’s no leaf coming off or leave a bit?

[Weed Pharma]

Is this an indoor grow or outside?

[rizcuny]

Indoor

[Weed Pharma]

rizcuny ,
Defoliate the lower part of the plant that is already starting to yellow (fan leaves)-
Then look down from directly above the plant- Can you see the soil? if not- it is a good time to remove as mentioned above.
You could do more, but it's not really needed-
Then leave it alone as plants like consitency.

[Flockshot]

Personally, I defoliate autos, much less than photos. I tend to 'tuck' the leaves if I can and take them off if they are blocking a bud. I do not take leaves from autos simply for the sake of taking leaves. If you take leaves to expose buds, you will be taking quite a few leaves. One other note, is that I do not take the 'top' fan leaves from the last node.

That's just what I do and there are many ways that I am sure will work as well as mine, if not better.

[Flockshot]

Your leaves that are becoming shaped like a canoe are getting too much heat/light and your leaf tips are showing signs of having been over fed. Just an observation that my help.

[rizcuny]

I have defoliated the plant and put it back in the tent, below is a pic. Also Flockshot yes I noticed that, I am trying to reduce heat and nutrients have already been reduced! Let me know what u think of the defoliating

[Flockshot]

Looks good, and I would not hesitate to do the others.
I about a week the remaining leaves will 'go for the light' and move into some of the areas you just cleaned out. They can be removed also, if they are blocking buds and restricting airflow.
Your plants are looking very good. Keep it up.

[rizcuny]

Thankyou 😅 Flockshot

[rizcuny]

[rizcuny]

Also this my 2nd auto NL (planted a few days after the other one) she is 50 days old and much bigger and healthier than the one I have just defoliated, should I defoliate this one also? It is extremely bushy and I don’t think they’re getting enough lught

[D.A.A.S.69]

rizcuny, yes, but when you take the leaves off ,take the inside leaves off, the outside leaves don't have anything to block the light from, You want good air flow, thru your plants.
When you look down from above them, you want to be able to see the soil, as was mentioned above,
You are doing a nice job with your plants ,by the way, keep up the good work,

[rizcuny]

Thanks D.A.A.S.69 I did take a few outsides off but mainly the middle. They are now both finished pic is below!

[rizcuny]

[D.A.A.S.69]

rizcuny, for flowering, you want the 2700k, and for veg, you want the 6500k, maybe that will help with the heat a little.
Light is like food for your plants,and as long as they are not burning your wrist a couple of inches away, it want hurt your plants.
You might have to get another fan to get your temps down

[rizcuny]

D.A.A.S.69 My bad! I meant I had 3 if the 2700K 55watt bulbs and they are the bulbs that I am leaving on. I have switched off the 30 watt 6500k. I’m only pulling 10,000 lumens with the 3 bulbs but a lot of heat so can’t really have anymore one in the 4sqft tent. I have ordered a 2nd fan also (4inches)

[D.A.A.S.69]

rizcuny, good deal, your gonna be just fine, keep up the great job.