Thank you AutoBobje!Your plants look very healthy. You should do what people are saying and lollipop the bottom the plant then do some heavy defoliation. I grow SOG and always have a full and crowded tent. I wouldn’t be able to get away with what I do if I didn’t completely leaf strip (schwazzing) all the leaves 2-3 times during flowering.
Here is an example of a really crowded tent.
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Thank you AutoBobje!
Much appreciated!
I posted more pics on a grow journal thread if you’re interested in looking.
Lol Blue!A schwazzer!!! ^_^ You're one of the first who admits it lol
Very interesting.
Y'know a few years back, people used to get really hot under the collar saying "you can't defoliate and autoflower ... it will stunt them" and they would have a MELTDOWN if they saw what you were doing today lol
Good to see it working well for you!
Lol Blue!
I do admit… I am a schwazzer!
The autos can definitely take it. You’re right, people are generally really timid when it comes to picking leaves off of their plants.
I’m here to grow colas and not foliage. Lol
Glad to hear you’re thinking of trying it Blue!Right on!!
I can only do a one plant setup ... I'm be so tempted to give it a go ... but probably need to see more guides and "in action" results before i strip my only plant 2 weeks into flower!! ^_^
A bit brave for me right now!!
It may get some heat ... but if you'd like to do a schwazzing pictorial guide .. I can lock it - I've seen people talking about it in the shadows for about a year, but not many are doing it live!
I've been trying to rep you, but need to spread it around first!
Hi! This certainly is a welcoming crew! They are each drinking about a gallon a day but so far the humidity isn't too bad (55% or lower.) I live where I have a whole house dehumidifier and humidifier and sometimes get to alternate between the two every other day I'm working on clearing out the understory, since apparently it won't cause terrible things like the googles said.Hey buddy,
First off I wanted to welcome you to AFN
Second, Put a trellis over those plants and spread out the tops so you get an even canopy. Then as @Rasterman suggested start by pulling those leaves under the canopy which don't get any light. This will free up some space and let air underneath so everything stays nice and dry.
Please do check your humidity meter as the plants are in full growth at the moment and are probably drinking like a fish.
Regards,
Bob