Defoliation?

[Gary Laser Eyes]

What are your thoughts on defoliation is it worth it in the long run or does it stunt growth if not done precisely I was curious about trying it to get more light to bud sites but this is my first grow so I wanted to keep mucking about in things I'm not familiar with to a minimum. Do you think mine would benefit from it?

 

[Vegasbear87]

I'm new myself, so I can't answer but I'm gonna sit back and learn with ya. Beautiful ladies.

 

[Gary Laser Eyes]

I'm new myself, so I can't answer but I'm gonna sit back and learn with ya. Beautiful ladies.

Thanks I'll check out your grow.

 

[Death The Cultivator]

What do you believe it will do for your plants? Check this thread. I don't think it's necessary or beneficial though

 

[Gary Laser Eyes]

What do you believe it will do for your plants? Check this thread. I don't think it's necessary or beneficial though

Honestly I'm against doing it from what I've read so far I was just curious of other opinions. I'll check it out

 

[Death The Cultivator]

Honestly I'm against doing it from what I've read so far I was just curious of other opinions. I'll check it out

A lot of people advocate for it but it's an unnecessary step for my growing.

 

[nLinks12]

My last grow I defoliatated a lot of leaves throughout the grow to uncover new bud sites. I didn't notice any stunting and it was my best grow yet. I just chopped down these ladies today using my Mars TS 1000

 

[tip]

They look fine right now but when they get bigger you'll want to defoliate for two reasons, to expose bud sites to more light, and if you're growing in a small space to reduce humidity. You want to see the entire plant moving a little when your interior tent fan is on so you want to remove enough leaves to allow for good air circulation. I water every three or four days and like to do it around the same time if I think the plants are too bushy. I only do it when the plants are healthy looking.