Yes, they respond to defoliation with rapid re-growth. She's fighting to survive, so that response isn't surprising. I love the spirit of experimentation. You'll eventually reach your own conclusions as to whether the burst in new growth was worth the reduction in Brix, the ultimate determinant to plant health and vigor.
Having chosen to limit my own defoliation to that stretch of time when we prepare to flip, I accept that the Brix reduction caused by defoliation is likely negligent in the final analysis.
Hi SmallGrow I'm SweetSue. So nice to meet you. In case you hadn't noticed, I get a bit wordy sometimes. LOL!
You have one sweet little plant going here and your plan looks solid so far. I love the node spacing. That'll serve you well going forward. I can't resist a good CFL grow. I think the node spacing and chunky nature one achieves with CFLs at this stage make them the perfect choice for seedlings.
I'm honored to be invited to join this happy band of cultivators already assembled. You've gathered some of my favorite people here. Hi guys!
I need to run. Trying to catch up on old subscriptions tonight, so of course I started that venture by adding yours on. What fun living here becomes.