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Re: 1st Grow - Fabzster - MarsLED - Bubbleponics - Bubba Kush, Confidential Cheese -
Not so far as I know.
I only defol when the plant starts to choke on its own leaves. At that point transpired water starts to condense where the leaves are touching even with a fan blowing on the plant. And of course leaves that are completely shaded aren't doing much good; I figure I might as well yank them and let the plant breathe better and put some leaves where they will do some good. Defoliation seems like an art that you do by feel as much as a science.
In any case, it seem like any crazy bushiness stops when the flowers are fully formed. And I'm not sure about this yet, but I'm growing the same strain in coco coir now, and the plant is very happy, but it seems to be less bushy so maybe some of my excessive bushiness was from the miracle of hydroponics? I swear, hydro requires a lot of fussing, but the growth you get is just SO amazing. "Out of control" growth sometimes (which is a good thing).
I'm glad to see that your plants are doing so well. Please do keep posting.
I do think you are right about removing some more leaves, but that would just make it bushier wouldn't it?
Not so far as I know.
I only defol when the plant starts to choke on its own leaves. At that point transpired water starts to condense where the leaves are touching even with a fan blowing on the plant. And of course leaves that are completely shaded aren't doing much good; I figure I might as well yank them and let the plant breathe better and put some leaves where they will do some good. Defoliation seems like an art that you do by feel as much as a science.
In any case, it seem like any crazy bushiness stops when the flowers are fully formed. And I'm not sure about this yet, but I'm growing the same strain in coco coir now, and the plant is very happy, but it seems to be less bushy so maybe some of my excessive bushiness was from the miracle of hydroponics? I swear, hydro requires a lot of fussing, but the growth you get is just SO amazing. "Out of control" growth sometimes (which is a good thing).
I'm glad to see that your plants are doing so well. Please do keep posting.