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    #17
    Afternoon all , I have a quick question - do you Erin the big leaves in order to let light into the rest of plant? I have a few massive leaves that are taking up most of the light, I did read somewhere not to trim so was after some advise please

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    #18
    Many thanks bud

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      #19
      While I by no means have the experience of others, looks to me you are a bit early to be thinking of defoliation.
      jmho,
      all the best and good luck.
      "That's your fortress of fucking solitude. That puts you, for the rest of your life, at a level of fuck you. Somebody wants you to do something, fuck you. Boss pisses you off, fuck you! Own your house. Have a couple bucks in the bank. Don't drink"

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        #20
        It’s in week 3 of veg atm and there are two fan leaves bigger than my hand that block all the light , I am basically a complete noob when it comes to growing anything let alone this difficult plant lol

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        • alltatup
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          Hi simon, I know I'm a bit late to the message, but try to TUCK the leaves if you can.

        #21

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        • KenneyHo
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          Northern Light will stay short and bushy during early veg. I’d let it go a little longer.

        #22
        simonreed

        are you doing any plant training? lets you get the most return out of your plant, light and space

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          #23
          I was looking into maybe thinning out the plant and doing some bending in a hope to keep buds same hieght , I have also taken out the middle of plant to make two mains if that correct

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          • alltatup
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            So you topped it, which will help all the lower bud sites to grow out.

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            #25
            I have removed a few leaves now to let some light in and done a little tiring down to open up the plant, let’s see how the little fella dose

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              #26
              Hey lads , just a quick update , plant is looking really healthy so far so good for a noob that kills most plants I touch, I have done a little tieing backand now switched to 12/12 in the last few days, I’ve managed to keep nutrients tank at a constant 6ph , but humidity when lights are off dose shoot up to around 55%, is there anyway I can reduce this without buying a dehumifier?

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              • alltatup
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                Simon, this ain't no cheap hobby. Here's how I see it: we go to all the trouble and expense of setting up a grow space, but if you can't control temperature, humidity and light, then problems may develop. What you don't want are two leaves stuck together with water from humidity.

                You may have to have a dehumidifier during flowering because you certainly do not want mouldy buds. All time + money wasted.

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              • alltatup
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                She is looking absolutely gorgeous! I just harvested Royal Queen Seeds Northern Light in November, vaping it now. Some of the strongest bud I've grown.

              #28
              I’m running a 600w hps at the mo , what wattage would anyone recommend for my next grow of two plants?

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              • LurkingInTheGrass
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                what is it you are hoping to gain, by changing your wattage?

              • D.A.A.S.69
                D.A.A.S.69 commented
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                A 600watt hid, the same as you are using, they are pretty much the gold
                standard
                HappyGrowing
                That one light is plenty.

              #29
              At the moment I just have the one plant so was told 600w is a little over kill

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              • alltatup
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                I think you're right there. Why waste the light? Those bulbs are expensive. (I use 400w HPS in one of my grow boxes.)

              • LurkingInTheGrass
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                LOL

                I understand now. over kill - you are making (paying for) way more light, than you are using.

                depends on your grow style

                if you want to grow 1 plant under 1 light, maybe a 2' square - find a nice COB
                2 plants, maybe 2x3.5-4 rectangle - you can find LEDs (and COBs) with that kind of footprint

                you certainly can grow 1 or 2 plants under your 600W - it just (easily) covers a 4x4 or 5x5 space.
                if you do only grow 1 or 2 - you can train them into absolute monsters

              #30
              many thanks lads , everyone has been really helpful in here , I’ve learnt a lot so far , haven’t done much training this time , a little tieing and trimming - my second grow should be mega, going to do two plant next time

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              • alltatup
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                Lads and lasses: I'm a lass. ;-}

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