HELP Trimming leaves good or not ?
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GanjaHome
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seems logic. thanks tho
NietzscheKeen
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I don't cut my leaves off unless there is something wrong with them i.e. sick or dead.
A lot of it depends on if you are growing indoors or out.
If you are growing out, leave the leaves on.
If you are growing in, it depends on two things; how much light you have and from which direction.
If you have only one light source, some people will tell you to cut leaves off if they are receiving no light....
I personally think it's best to leave them on because as Wheelt said, you can easily train them and maximize your light reception. Also, even if a leaf is not getting direct sunlight, it is still getting some light and some is better than none.
A lot of it depends on if you are growing indoors or out.
If you are growing out, leave the leaves on.
If you are growing in, it depends on two things; how much light you have and from which direction.
If you have only one light source, some people will tell you to cut leaves off if they are receiving no light....
I personally think it's best to leave them on because as Wheelt said, you can easily train them and maximize your light reception. Also, even if a leaf is not getting direct sunlight, it is still getting some light and some is better than none.
Sir.Ganga
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I de-foilate all the time. When I do I work my way up the plant as she grows. I not only remove the leaf but the sucker shoots also. I end up with all my growth at the top(lollipopping).
It was hard at first to remove the shoots because of the mentality more growing sites more bud, thats not always the case however, as the plant transfers the energy to the tops, not only do you loose the popcorn at the bottom but you now have moved all the growth to the best location on the plant, allowing for max light for the best growth.
I have been abe to almost double my yeild, now some strains are work better than others but it does work well for me. I have been tweeking just how much to remove over the last couple of years and enjoy trying to better my last best.
Good Luck with what ever you choose.
It was hard at first to remove the shoots because of the mentality more growing sites more bud, thats not always the case however, as the plant transfers the energy to the tops, not only do you loose the popcorn at the bottom but you now have moved all the growth to the best location on the plant, allowing for max light for the best growth.
I have been abe to almost double my yeild, now some strains are work better than others but it does work well for me. I have been tweeking just how much to remove over the last couple of years and enjoy trying to better my last best.
Good Luck with what ever you choose.
dopedeeii
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Like the other poster said u will get different opinions on the topic, but i remove the older inter and mid shade leaves(big fans with purple steams) but i grow 10 plants under 1000w light it helps with light penetration with those bushy indica plants and opens up air flow under my canopy. With that said it's some sativa/hybrids i won't touch because they just dnt bush out as much. But just IMO
GanjaHome
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that's what i though also!!! wanted energie and light to go to tops...
different opinions... different experiences!do you have an eating disorder ? grow leaves just so you can chop them off ?
If you need more light then put in more light. Add side lighting.
silly anorexic bitches.
GanjaHome
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go fuck ur self! keep ur fucking comment for u if u can't help!! it all about sharing situation u ass hole!
i am sharing, agressive defoliating is the same thing as an eating disorder. The leaves are the plants most efficient form of energy capture. You chop that off just so you can be a skinny coat hanger makes no sense at all.
Sir.Ganga
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Opinions vary and I have been attacked many times on this issue. Everyone has different circumstances and abilities, don't ever take any advice as "gospel" use your own knowledgr base and make a proper decision for yourself.that's what i though also!!! wanted energie and light to go to tops...
What works for me may not work for someone else but that doesn't make it wrong.
Knowledge is key.
GanjaHome
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completely right BRO! agree 100%. i did the test and i'll see.
Walter9999
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Pretty harsh response for someone looking for opinions...imo
your opening post was "hey guys i just trimmed my plant. i took out some leaves to others get more light. do you think this is good?"
and the title to your post is "HELP Trimming leaves good or not ?"
I respond that aggressive defoliating is a bad thing, AND you tell me to fuck off?
Why the fuck did you ask for help??????
GanjaHome
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im pretty nice as long as people wont abuse! asking for help doesn't make u stupid or silly...
GanjaHome
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ur opinion was :
- do u have an eating disorder
- silly anorexic bitches
what are u expecting as a reply.
olimmilo
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Purple buds playing victim now, what a pussy
dopedeeii
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https://www.rollitup.org/indoor-growing/630319-defoliation-yes-no-techniques-13.html#post8955668 go thru this thread you'll see alot of different opinions