Is it ok to remove leaves that are connected to bud sites? Also is it ok to remove upper leaves that are blocking lower bud sites? First time trying to maximize a small space.
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Fan leaves/sugar leaves don’t connect to bud sites. They connect directly to the branch they’re on. Yes, they can be removed. The question is should they. Do you have a pic of your plant? I usually only defóliate to gain air movement through the plant.
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Could i remove say this leaf thats sort of connected to a bud site or so close i should say. Getting crazy bushy in my tent. New to this sport 1st timer
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As you can see in the first pic there’s alot going on and i try to tuck as much as possible up top but they always spring back up. A lot of leaves blocking bud sites underneath
Yes u can just remember that they r important to plant development don’t take more than 30% off at a time I trim to allow light into lower bud sites they regrow quick
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Yes, a defol will do you well. First, strip everything below your canopy (about the bottom 1/3rd of the plant). Then start stripping some of the larger fan leaves that are covering your canopy.
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Thank you very much. Just off hand does it look like i need to defoliate a lot to you? Theres four girls in there.
THANK YOU GUYS! I really appreciate it
Yes it does will help your lower bud sites like advised some off bottom the rest to open bud sites and allows better air flow
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One more thing when removing take it off as close to branch as possible
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Been taking em off with my fingers. Should i be using snippers
I use both no choppers or siccors handy fingernails work
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I pick most off with my fingers. Just yank or pinch them off. I use the trimmers for branches that won’t make it to the canopy.
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