SCHWAZZING AUTOFLOWER

DISCLAIMER
I'm just getting a topic going and If you decide to try it and don't like the results then don't be blaming me lol

But ive done it & others have too and have liked the results
I see that a lot off people is interested in learning about the method of heavy Defoliation at certain points of a grow. (SCHWAZZING)
So I would like to get a thread going regarding this so people can see the benefits off it and how this method is used to increase yeild and to also help out in other factors too.

I copied and pasted the info below from the THREE A lIGHT Google post
to help people out​

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SCHWAZZING
WHAT IS SCHWAZZING?
A Schwazze is essentially an extreme defoliation. Where 100% of the fan leaves are removed from the plant during specific times of the flowering cycle.

How can trimming and pruning a cannabis plant possibly increase its yield? It’s kind of Yin and Yang if you think about it. On one hand we take away, and on the other, we receive!

Our favorite comparison is working out at the gym. When you break down your muscles through constant repetition and heavier weight, your muscles grow stronger and larger. By removing fan leaves from the plant, we are creating more space for airflow, light penetration, and most importantly, we are refocusing the plant’s energy where it matters most: flower development.

WHY USE THE SCHWAZZING METHOD?
One word: Yield. We’ve found that we can dramatically increase our total yield with just 2 Schwazzes at key points in the flowering cycle. The industry standard yield without Schwazzing is around 1.5 to 2lbs per 1000 watt bulb. With Schwazzing, we’ve been able to consistently produce 3 pounds per light and are seeing results north of 4 pounds per light as we continue to optimize the process.

This leads to savings on all fronts, you can generate the same amount of cannabis from a smaller area, meaning you need less space to grow. Energy is saved as you’ll produce so much more per square foot.

If you’re looking for a corporate board room description: Schwazzing allows the plants’ resources to be more effectively allocated. Think of it this way, every single leaf and bud on the plant is pulling nutrients from the soil, using more water, and requiring more light. With a good Schwazze, you reallocate these resources to provide them where we want them most, in the buds.

WHY DOES SCHWAZZING WORK?
Schwazzing works for multiple reasons. The more you think about why this is helping, the more it makes sense. It seems counter-intuitive and destructive at first, but it’s a process that naturally trains the plant to produce more.

A Schwazze will provide the optimum light penetration through the canopy. This increases airflow and light to the lower nodes on the plant. You are essentially eliminating all shade spots. Allowing the energy to focus on the tips instead, where it needs to be focused for more flowering.

The increased airflow provides the plant with a much stronger O2 and CO2 exchange. Basically, it lets it breathe!

In addition, Schwazzing eliminates homes for pests and mildew that can ruin your plants.
IS SCHWAZZING THE SAME AS DEFOLIATION?
Although the idea is similar, defoliation is almost never taken to this extreme of a level. Defoliation is a process that has been used for centuries for many different plants and helps to achieve higher crop yields, it’s even used to produce cotton.
SCHWAZZING IN A HOME GROW SETUP
Schwazzing began in a home grow setup and can be used very effectively on a small scale. Schwazzing has also been scaled up to accommodate larger commercial grows as well.

The only tools you will need are a sharp pair of scissors and patience.
HOW DO YOU SCHWAZZE?
Before we go too deep here, let’s get a little disclaimer in. Schwazzing is a method that can either help you deliver your highest yield ever, or cause plant lock and hermaphroditic plants. Please proceed with caution!

You probably have the basic idea now, trim away the fan leaves. Be advised timing, approach, quantity, and nutrients all play a huge part in this equation. If these exercises aren’t executed properly you can ruin your crop.

You can use this method if you have a hydroponic setup.

If any one would like to add any pics or info to get this thread going then your more than welcome to.
 
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I'm a fan of your work lol,
Must of been 2017- 2018 but it wasn't on AFN, I can't mind were it was but I was only in my reading stage and wondering how am I Gona do this and reading articles & stuff all over the net and u were the guy I was reading about cos I was considering growing photoperiod outside and your outdoor garden inside the mesh runs was wanting me to get growing but the UK climates shit so went with Autos.
What's the chance of you making an appearance on my thread
One of my inspirations to growing tbh as your threads was the first of my reading to try learn this growing carry on.
That's crazy lol

Wow my friend that's very flattering thank you very much. I don't even know what to say now kind of got me blushing a little bit. LOL:pighug:

I didn't think anybody was really paying attention.:haha::coffee2:
I always thought I was preaching to the net airwaves so to speak. Well I'm glad somebody did pick up on it.:bighug::headbang::cheers:
I try to preach it all the time no matter where I go. I just help folks out. Cuz I know there's a better way than just letting them grow wild. As I've seen the light.

Yeah anytime you want me to come and make an appearance on anything you just let me know. I'll be more than happy to say howdy.

And there's folks out here with a lot more knowledge than I have and great techniques that are just awesome. I didn't learn anything alone. I followed other growers and followed their techniques and just tweak them and twerk them so they worked for me.
The gentleman just above here post with his girl's that's awesome looking totally spectacular absolutely.

:headbang::pass:
 
I grow using the SOG method and schwazz all my autos… I would end up with over half of it being airy fluff bud if I didn’t.

Here are a few SOG crops I just harvested a few weeks ago that were all schwazzed twice during their flowering period.
2x2”
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2x4”
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5x5”
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That is an awesome and spectacular style you have there. Great job.
What was your total time seed to harvest on this grow? Also if you don't mind what was the yield on this grow also how many plants, what was your light time 18, 20, or 24 hours of light a day?
 
@420autoflower is the man as far as I’m concerned when it comes to the auto Schwaz. I thought that I tried to push what an auto can do. But he takes the cake! Hats off.

I don’t schwaz, but I do heavy defoliation and lollipopping up to a certain stage - varies by plant. Anything I grow that yields under a pound these days I consider a disappointment. My worst plants lately have been yielding 12+ oz. That’s not a brag. I just want more people to experiment and push boundaries. Take some chances.

As far as trichome laden autos, look at mephisto Walter White. I’m extracting the entire plant and I’ve never seen so much trichomes. YMMV and all of that.
 
Glad to see this started and already getting some interest @Born slippy

I've got no idea what I'm doing but following what I've seen achieved by @420autoflower and @hope2grow I decided to go for it, but bottled it slightly and left some of the lower fan leaves...
Anyhow, I'm sure time will tell. I'm looking forward to seeing others' approach, timing and also results, but for now here are mine from yesterday.
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2budz Auto Schwazzing (Soil)
I strip all my plants. I usually do it 3 times though, once early in flower, once middle, then again a week or two before harvest just removing any leaves I can get to the stem on.. I've had pretty good luck doing it. The plants I haven't stripped gave me lots of trim whereas with stripping, almost everything is useable without removing the bottom half of the plant.

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That is an awesome and spectacular style you have there. Great job.
What was your total time seed to harvest on this grow? Also if you don't mind what was the yield on this grow also how many plants, what was your light time 18, 20, or 24 hours of light a day?
Thank you @Growtogrow :thumbsup:
Total time on the 2x2” and 4x2” tents were 73 days and the 5x5” was harvested on day 89. Still haven’t finished cleaning up the buds from the 5x5” but it’s looking like over 4 pounds. Currently running 600 watts of lighting in there 24/7 and average about 2.5 grams per watt, but this one should be over 3. All the crops were grown in rockwool on flood & drain trays and there were 16 plants total in the 5x5” 10 in the 4x2” and 10 small plants in the 2x2”.
 
@420autoflower is the man as far as I’m concerned when it comes to the auto Schwaz. I thought that I tried to push what an auto can do. But he takes the cake! Hats off.

I don’t schwaz, but I do heavy defoliation and lollipopping up to a certain stage - varies by plant. Anything I grow that yields under a pound these days I consider a disappointment. My worst plants lately have been yielding 12+ oz. That’s not a brag. I just want more people to experiment and push boundaries. Take some chances.

As far as trichome laden autos, look at mephisto Walter White. I’m extracting the entire plant and I’ve never seen so much trichomes. YMMV and all of that.
Thanks brother!
That was a nice compliment.
After seeing how you grow extremely large autos makes me want to change things up a little and grow some bigger plants. I’ve never grown a 1lb auto before or even close to that lol.
 

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