Just a few questions, pics included

Sup guys. First cycle, Im about a third of the way through flowering and I just had a few questions. First, will it negatively effect my plant if I clear out the growth on the bottom 4th of the plant?( it’s about 30 inches tall for reference in the picture at the end. Second, does it look too crowded in there? (I’ve never seen buds fatten up before but it doesn’t look like there’s room). Third, at this point can you tell which will be more potent or do you have to wait for finished product? (I’m only talking potential I know there’s a lot more that goes into it) Fourth, I just want to know how they look in general? if there’s any advice out there for modish flowering. Thanks for the help guys couldn’t do it without y’all.

They look great! First off it’s a little late to start a big pruning job I’d say to not stress out bud growth you can prune a little at a time to open them up that’s as far as I’d go. And for potency no one can tell you that, the breeder can give you what they think thc levels will be but that really means nothing because each garden has so many variables. They look gorgeous though good tight bud formation you should get some decent thc levels.

Nice garden, looks real healthy. I see shadows and dark areas not getting light. IMO, defoliate and lollipop for airflow and to prevent nasties like white powdery mildew (WPM).

I agree to do a little light pruning... like if a cola is covered by a fan. Your underside leaves are probably starting to turn yellow and die so just pull the dead ones.

Antitheist said:

I agree to do a little light pruning... like if a cola is covered by a fan. Your underside leaves are probably starting to turn yellow and die so just pull the dead ones.

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Yea they are dropping like flies under the canopy. I figured that was normal. I’m probably just gunna trim a few leaves in the middle and open them up.

SheeshM said:

Nice garden, looks real healthy. I see shadows and dark areas not getting light. IMO, defoliate and lollipop for airflow and to prevent nasties like white powdery mildew (WPM).

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How easy is it to develop mildew? I’ve definitely found moist spots on the leaves, sometimes days after watering.

WingAK said:

They look great! First off it’s a little late to start a big pruning job I’d say to not stress out bud growth you can prune a little at a time to open them up that’s as far as I’d go. And for potency no one can tell you that, the breeder can give you what they think thc levels will be but that really means nothing because each garden has so many variables. They look gorgeous though good tight bud formation you should get some decent thc levels.

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Thanks wish I could take credit but it’s all the lights and genetics. Theses things are growing in spite of me. I was nervous because everyone bad mouths leds but they have been awesome so far.

Id just leave them be dude - problems can arise but if you have had none till now id not fuck with stuff that aint broke