Pruning autos?

[bebecillo]

I know autos shouldnt be pruned do to their short lifespan, but some fan leaves are blocking light to the newest buds and don't know what to prioritize due to conflicting information.

More info about my setup can be found on my signature link. Thanks in advance!

 

[GROWant]

You can definitely pluck away a few fan leaves that are blocking bud sites. I've even topped and super cropped autos before with good success.

 

[Scientific]

I know autos shouldnt be pruned do to their short lifespan, but some fan leaves are blocking light to the newest buds and don't know what to prioritize due to conflicting information.

There are no absolute do's and donts. By all means read all the info you can, but let your plant guide you as well.

My auto get super bushy and needed to be defoliated 4 or 5 times. Here's a link to that part of the log if you're interested:
Scientific's Hydro Dwarf Low Flyer 24/7 Illumination Fireplace Grow Journal - 2017

 

[Why Doe]

I dont know where you got your information from but that is not true. I defoliate and even top my autos.

 

[bebecillo]

Allright, thanks for the input. I'll prune in two weeks during the resting period.

 

[Scientific]

Allright, thanks for the input. I'll prune in two weeks during the resting period.

Just curious. What is a "resting period"?

 

[Why Doe]

Just curious. What is a "resting period"?

I assume he means the time when the lights are off

 

[bebecillo]

Moonphases, the gravitational effect on water affects plants. Started using it last year and it works really well

Gardening by the Phases of the Moon

 

[Why Doe]

But what does that have to do with defoliating?

 

[Booseyboo]

This is my auto ultimate from dutch passion, I have defolled, supercropped and LST'd her she loves it!

 

[bebecillo]

But what does that have to do with defoliating?

Moon cycle goes like this: general/fruit growing -> leaf growing -> root growing -> resting period. Pruning or doing adjustments on the resting period won't shock your plants like pruning on other days, since the plant is all up for healing instead of deciding between healing and growing.

So far my experience has been great using this method, since i know which week will i have growth or when will my plant use more or less water