To defoliate or not to defoliate?

[Growingasmile]

I have max one week left to veg before I'm risking running out of room for the flower stretch how long does it take to recover from loli popping/defoliation? is it even worth it? what are the pro's and cons? I don't want to tie down my girls because I'm in dwc and change out my reservoir every 2 weeks so that also eliminates a scrog I have topped twice and they've since recovered. Any opinions or advice will be very appreciated.

 

[fanleaf]

A few days maximum. I have lolipopped, supercropped etc and they have never even slowed down. Some strains like it more than others so I would tend to give at least 3-4 days just to be safe. Pro's are obviously you can get rid of lower bud sites on branches that would only yield popcorn bud and larf, better airflow and more energy to the top of the plants. Some people are very against doing it but I feel as long as you still have plenty of water leafs left so your not stripping it dry, I have seen no ill effects of seriously harsh training.