The removal of fan leaves from cannabis plants to improve light penetration to lower bud sites and increase airflow through the canopy.
By day 3 of flower in the CO2 room, Dakota begins removing large fan leaves from the bottom canopy to improve airflow. He also strips the top 4–5 fan leaves from taller plants in the veg tent (instead of topping) to promote lateral branching without stunting. Grower Brian is tasked with a full defoliation time lapse.
Discussed in: Ep 004