Day 21 Defoliation In Flower How Hard Should I Go

So how aggressive do you guys get in day 21 flowering....i dont wanna over do it

I like to keep it conservative. I strip the bottom third of the canopy, clean up or tuck fans blocking bud sites, clean up a few fans in the interior to promote better air circulation.

I remove only leaves that face the inside of a plant, and lollipop

If this is one of your first grows still, leave more leaves than you think you should...these leaves are still your indicators for issues you may need to correct through flowering. Inexperience leads to a longer response time.

Any pics of your plants?

Cabbagelit said:

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Id personally get rid of every small branch that hasn’t made it to the top of the canopy and leaf below this line

bk78 said:

Id personally get rid of every small branch that hasn’t made it to the top of the canopy and leaf below this line

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You don’t think that would stress her out too much? I mean I don’t mind doing it. Just need a lil reassurance. Seems like quite a bit for day 21. But if you say go for it I won’t hesititate

Cabbagelit said:

You don’t think that would stress her out too much? I mean I don’t mind doing it. Just need a lil reassurance. Seems like quite a bit for day 21. But if you say go for it I won’t hesititate

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If they are healthy plants, and good stable genetics? They shouldn’t even skip a beat imo.

All they are gonna do is suck energy from your top colas that are getting light. Get rid of em. Nobody wants larfy shit weed.