Defoliate?

[nLinks12]

Hi,

I am growing autoflowers, but one of them is very bushy. I heard you aren't supposed to defoliate autoflowers, but I'm worried the buds aren't getting enough light. I've attached a picture. Do you think I should defoliate a bit so explode more bud sites?

 

[St. Tom]

I do it all the time dont go to crazy as your plants look quite healthy they shouldn't feel it

 

[Heavily Medicated]

I normally trim a few leaves off a plant like that. I usually get rid of any of the giant fan leaves that attach directly to the stem. Make sure the branch above the fan leaf has grown out a couple of other secondary fans before offing the giant fan at the stem.

 

[nLinks12]

Thanks for the info guys

 

[OttoCBD]

@nLinks12, check out this game changer of a thread. A wealth of useful info regarding defoliation, topping and LST on autos. Good luck!

 

[Death The Cultivator]

I don't believe you should ever. Defoliation in general is a method of leaf removal for cotton plants for easier processing. Link below gives great answers that cover botany, lighting, and horticulture.

There is no science to validate pruning for yield but plenty to show that until a leaf dies it serves a purpose to the plant. Light penetration is probably the concealed myth in all this when in reality intensity or amount of photons hitting the plant that it can take in matters more.

Strong PAR, strong DLI, consistent control of environment, dialed in nutrient schedules will benefit yield.

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[modddhhh]

also defoliated a couple days ago and I kinda regret the amount that I did..

 

[CannaRuss]

I don't believe you should ever. Defoliation in general is a method of leaf removal for cotton plants for easier processing. Link below gives great answers that cover botany, lighting, and horticulture.

There is no science to validate pruning for yield but plenty to show that until a leaf dies it serves a purpose to the plant. Light penetration is probably the concealed myth in all this when in reality intensity or amount of photons hitting the plant that it can take in matters more.

Strong PAR, strong DLI, consistent control of environment, dialed in nutrient schedules will benefit yield.

I agree, sounds like good advice. I do a lot of tucking and different forms of manipulation to open up the canopy but little or no defoliation.

 

[Dabber]

I never do it unless they start to yellow