I agree with the too short, lack of leaves. Assumed, stupid, that he would grow out first. But lollipops are good and safe.You don't even have enough leaves to cover the soil so why would you want to remove any?
Leaves are the plants solar panels so as long as the whole leaf isn't shaded it should be left on to make food for the plant.
Even shaded leaves are catching diffuse light and making food for the plant or even if not productive is still resources for the plant as long as it is healthy and green.
Defoliate only when necessary!
I remove everything by week 5. 4 nodes on each stem. Popcorn is usually golf ball size and only a day or two behind. I super crop generally. Rushed scrog this time.
You don't even have enough leaves to cover the soil so why would you want to remove any?
Leaves are the plants solar panels so as long as the whole leaf isn't shaded it should be left on to make food for the plant.
Even shaded leaves are catching diffuse light and making food for the plant or even if not productive is still resources for the plant as long as it is healthy and green.
Defoliate only when necessary!
You shouldn't be spraying your plants either unless fighting bugs.
