To defoliate, or not defoliate? That is the question

[DarionOzb]

Sup everyone? Hope everyone’s doing alright nd stayin safe
Here’s a little update on my last post, sorry it took so long.
Im about 3 weeks into flower I believe , and I was jw if I should defoliate or not? I know my lighting is horrible, sorry about tht. Trying to save for another one of what I have already (refer to pic).

just let me know your thoughts! Thanks!
Oh also, Haven’t changed the nute feed yet, figured I’d just finish this run and be prepared for the next one I do.

 

[TorturedSoul]

Confucius say if man trying to live on two ounces of water per day, he should not pour half of it onto the sand.

 

[Apoc]

I wouldn't defoliate you need much better lights before you get fancy.

 

[nivek]

defoliation is a useful tool, for all kinds or reasons, none of which you have.

but if needed,, air flow, pest control, general maintenance,, sure,, defol is where it's at

cheers

 

[013]

Hey Darion,

Your plants look fantastic!!! Personally, I wouldn’t defol a single leaf. The canopy is not that tall or excessively bushy; you need all of the fan leaves to power growth. Yes there is a time & place for defol but this is not the occaision. You can alway fold the fans down to uncover bud sites but leave them attached to do photosynthesis. The other function of fan leaves is nutrient storage.

You mentioned you have not switched nutes yet... that part was a bit vague. Perhaps you have bought a new line up of nutes but for now you should definitely switch from grow / veg nutes and utilize the bloom / flower nutes. The nute requirements of the plant in flower mode are totally different than the nutes needed for veg. Keep up the good work!

 

[Fuzzy Duck]

Hardly seems worth it to be honest ya plants are not very leafy, I guess if you want to defol last few weeks of flowering would be a better choice.