Defoliating while in vegetative...
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Internationaldiet_61
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i defoliate all through veg. for air flow and removing sucker branches down the main stems
Sucker Branches?
drsaltzman
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Definitely a good practice to defoliate in veg.
Suckers: they're the branches that grow below the main canopy. They tend not to get enough light and only produce larf.
If you cut them you'll get more energy from the plant going to the main colas.
There's articles out there on it. Some people do, some people don't. It's more of an indoor grower technique.
Suckers: they're the branches that grow below the main canopy. They tend not to get enough light and only produce larf.
If you cut them you'll get more energy from the plant going to the main colas.
There's articles out there on it. Some people do, some people don't. It's more of an indoor grower technique.
I read some articles here about defoliating and also see that some people say its a "no no". I will get rid of those sucker branches, Thank you for defining! Is it dangerous to take a lot of leaves and branches? I mean, as long as its not excessive. Also, is it normal to have leaves with purple stems? I see a lot of people have their plants with similar stems on leaves, but everything i read doesn't really specify if the purple stems are normal.
Yeah, there's two. I had a third, but it was showing signs of stunted growth. I pulled it yesterday (in the name of research) and found out that my soil had walnuts and one had attached itself to the plant's root system. it did not even give it a chance to grow =/
Black walnut exudates thwart other plants . Be aware!
Doug Dawson
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Defoliate and lollipop before light switch works well. Trimmed and lollipoped, canopy shot is 4 days later which is when I flipped lights to 12/12. Plants didn't miss a beat.
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shroomhaze
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off topic but u have a great room would love to smoke in there and beat some ass in mario cart lol
Doug Dawson
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LOL, thanks man. I actually still have Mario Carts on N64
That's my basement/office/grow room etc.
drsaltzman
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Purple stems are usually genetics.
Sometimes temp, but not as common as people think.
Sometimes nutes, and also not as common as people think.
Unless the plant is showing other signs, no biggie.
I’d go easy on the trimming until you get a feel for it. The more it grows before you trim it the better idea you’ll get of where and how much.
You’ll see where there’s little chance of producing much.
Homegrown Hero
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Always create a canopy with LST / SCROG. While training, you will see which leaves need to go and which ones can stay. I really want to emphasize the importance of fan leaves. They power the plant like solar panels. Only trim what is absolutely necessary. Regarding suckers, these are the branches I make clones with. It always pains me cut these branches off and discard them. Good luck and happy growing! 
That's what I get for buying cheap soil to hold me over til i git good soil :/
Beautiful garden!!! How many plants do you have??
Thanks a bunch, Dr! I will certainly follow your advice!
Doug Dawson
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Thanks man, I just have those 4, stuck with a 4 plant limit in Canada.
Here they are 3 days ago.
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Thank you! I am currently doing LST and when they're big enough I'll start a SCROG. Just not very sure as what height they should be before implementing the screen.Always create a canopy with LST / SCROG. While training, you will see which leaves need to go and which ones can stay. I really want to emphasize the importance of fan leaves. They power the plant like solar panels. Only trim what is absolutely necessary. Regarding suckers, these are the branches I make clones with. It always pains me cut these branches off and discard them. Good luck and happy growing!
OMG only 4?! Woooooowwwwwww i believe you might have over a pound by the time u harvest!