For the most part is it normal to loose a lot of leaves as they yellow out and just pluck off?
Most of my plants always do this. I hate it. But yours are looking great but missing some leaves too.
I'm not a defoliator but I do pluck handfuls of leaves every other day.
I figure at least the buds are eating? They stay awesome.
Looking fantastic.
Thanks recluse , I lollipopped them , Thats why the lowers are trimmed away.
Dying leaves ..That depends , When and where.
In flower.
High up and early-no. Low and one or two here and there, blocked out from the light-yes Later in flower 8 , 9 weeks. Yes
But never handfuls. There is an issue if thats happening.
If its early in flower - like before 7 ish and you see a lot of yellowing i usually hit them with straight veg nutes and a flower booster. Once i know the strain , i check my notes and keep track, i will hit it with a little veg early. Some strains fade no matter what. Some i can keep green longer. Usually always a little fade at the end.
The buds should be eating the food you give them. Not the leaves. When the go to the leaves its usually due to ph , lockout , or just not giving them enough of something. In my case nitrogen.
Havnt lost any myself due to it...but...