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Yes ! defoliate NOW - in weeks 1-2 bud site need all the light they can get - Then in week 4 of flower do a “heavy defoliation” ( In veg defoliate at week 3 then 2 days before flower flip (12/12) Then in week 3-4) (we are talking about fans leaves NO sugar leaves) Your garden look great !!! the plants are going to look like “shit” but a few days after your work will be rewarded ! (generally from bud then sugar leaves then 1st set of true leaves (on branch) after them strip it all) like to keep at least one set of true leaves – hope this helps
Welcome! You got them girls spead out real nice lots of bud sites showing bravo!