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HYDRO Defoliation
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Allenpro
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I do a heavy defol the day I flip and then again 22 days after. Its a method called Schwazzing and it works very well on most strains but its a risk I dont mind taking. I have 2 garlic storms going and the I suspect the tiny popcorn buds on the one I really went to town on is because its a strain that didnt really care for it. Look for my post on the RDWC and you will see how extreme I took that plant. I dont think I would try that on a Auto Flower but they have gotten a lot better in recent years
https://threealight.com/pages/ultimate-guide-to-schwazzing
https://threealight.com/pages/ultimate-guide-to-schwazzing
Taking leaves may decrease light absorption so the growth. it never increases light but it help better light distribution which can effect shape of the plant.
leaves not only are light collectors but also nutrients reservoir. They take lots of light and nutritions to be built. So Instead of removing them, push them down, below the foliage they have shaded as they are in high value for plants.
some growers heavily remove leaves and claim it is a good strategy. Yes, it is true. It is a good strategy but very bad methodology specially during vegetative phase. They are several plant trainings they can follow instead of removing leaves.
TAKING LEAVES=LOSING TIME, MONEY AND ENERGY.
leaves not only are light collectors but also nutrients reservoir. They take lots of light and nutritions to be built. So Instead of removing them, push them down, below the foliage they have shaded as they are in high value for plants.
some growers heavily remove leaves and claim it is a good strategy. Yes, it is true. It is a good strategy but very bad methodology specially during vegetative phase. They are several plant trainings they can follow instead of removing leaves.
TAKING LEAVES=LOSING TIME, MONEY AND ENERGY.