Why would defoliation increase stretch rate?
ever seen pictures of starving POW's, refugees et et? ...same principle: the plant is starving (saying that w/o being smart alec)
Well the first part is right..... BTW, plant foods high in phosphorus add to the stretch. http://www.gpnmag.com/what-really-causes-stretchPlants strech the first 4 weeks of flower and defolation does increase your yields
So, if you had 20 solar panels and took 10 away, you would generate more electricity?Plants strech the first 4 weeks of flower and defolation does increase your yields
defolation does increase your yields
same goes to you.Total Bullshit !
You don't have a clue what you are typing about.
hmm, it seems, like most, you just repeat what you hear and have no knowledge on the topic as well.So, if you had 20 solar panels and took 10 away, you would generate more electricity?
Please do some reading on basic plant physiology before you start advocating this defoliation insanity. When you defoliate you remove the engines that drive plant growth........ period. There is much attention paid to light reaching all of the leaves which is only a part of the function of a leaf.
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Please note the activity indicated by the red letters, CO2 in and O2 out. This capturing of carbon ONLY takes place in the leaves of your plant. Carbon is the building block for all complex carbohydrates required for growth, trace elements that complete the process are what you provide by fertilization. When you defoliate, the "growth spurt" you notice is your plant desperately trying to repair the damage you have done to the system it has crafted to collect energy and provide for eventual reproductive growth (buds). Please do not confuse defoliation with pruning which is often necessary especially with indoor crops to provide for proper ventilation to prevent mold.
In addition to this there are structures called guard cells that serve to regulate water retention/loss depending on the heat and humidity in the environment. Removing leaves inhibits the plants ability to respond to variations in heat and moisture levels.
Without proper respiration and transpiration any living thing suffers......basic biology folks, learn how to walk before you try to run or you will fall on your face. Good luck![]()
Please do some reading on basic plant physiology before you start advocating this defoliation insanity. When you defoliate you remove the engines that drive plant growth........ period. There is much attention paid to light reaching all of the leaves which is only a part of the function of a leaf.
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Please note the activity indicated by the red letters, CO2 in and O2 out. This capturing of carbon ONLY takes place in the leaves of your plant. Carbon is the building block for all complex carbohydrates required for growth, trace elements that complete the process are what you provide by fertilization. When you defoliate, the "growth spurt" you notice is your plant desperately trying to repair the damage you have done to the system it has crafted to collect energy and provide for eventual reproductive growth (buds). Please do not confuse defoliation with pruning which is often necessary especially with indoor crops to provide for proper ventilation to prevent mold.
In addition to this there are structures called guard cells that serve to regulate water retention/loss depending on the heat and humidity in the environment. Removing leaves inhibits the plants ability to respond to variations in heat and moisture levels.
Without proper respiration and transpiration any living thing suffers......basic biology folks, learn how to walk before you try to run or you will fall on your face. Good luck![]()
So what you are saying that if one defolaited to much this will cause a smaller plant? Do not practice defolation/pruning but just remove the necessary leaves to let the "sun shine" usually fan leaves, but then again they are the leaves that catch the light necssary for good growth. Thanks for the information an picture a great help