Defoliate autoflower

[SmUrFx1028]

I have this critical mass 2.0 auto flower which is about 1-2 weeks into flower, I’m debating on defoliating a bit of it’s under growth because it’s getting thick underneath. Thoughts?

 

[Blew Hiller]

I'd leave it...doesn't look like it is too overgrown and the stress you inflict might outweigh the benefit.

 

[SmUrFx1028]

Hard to tell from this photo but right st the base is getting super full, I did some LST and it’s actuslly bent sideways exposing the one side so a lot of growth continued.

 

[flashmp3]

I m fan of defo. Not an expert at all. But from my experience and all the stuffs I ve read on defoliation, it should not be done on a plant that has already good light penetration. When you have too bushy plants it can be wonderful to allow light to reach more bud sites. But in your picture I see a plant that is opened enough to receive good light. Plus at that stage for an auto I don't think you will gain anything better.

 

[Jackalope]

You can take a leaf or 2 with out much trouble. Just give light a chance to penetrate the center of the plant if possible. All a plants energy is made through those leaves so anything you take can affect growth. As stretch continues if it does. It will open up on its own in a lot of situations. As long as a leaf is not damaged or is covering to many smaller buds it should be left.

 

[MENTALP13]

I have this critical mass 2.0 auto flower which is about 1-2 weeks into flower, I’m debating on defoliating a bit of it’s under growth because it’s getting thick underneath. Thoughts?

 

[MENTALP13]

I m fan of defo. Not an expert at all. But from my experience and all the stuffs I ve read on defoliation, it should not be done on a plant that has already good light penetration. When you have too bushy plants it can be wonderful to allow light to reach more bud sites. But in your picture I see a plant that is opened enough to receive good light. Plus at that stage for an auto I don't think you will gain anything better.