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Mar 27, 2026 9 min

Are You Overdoing Defoliation?

from In The Mix - Front Row Ag Hosted by Front Row Ag

Join Tyler and Egan as they break down the science and strategy behind defoliation in commercial cultivation. Are you removing too much? Too little? Learn how to balance airflow, light penetration, and plant energy reserves for optimal yield. 00:00 – Why Overdefoliation Happens 00:41 – Leaves = Energy: What You Lose When You Strip 02:47 – Balancing Light Penetration vs. Storage 03:37 – How to Read Your Canopy Like a Pro 05:13 – What Causes Overgrowth and How to Prevent It 06:01 – The Light Trick to Set a Defol Standard 07:26 – Strain-Specific Defol: Not One-Size-Fits-All 08:28 – Why You Might Want to Remove Top Leaves Instead 08:50 – Don’t Forget the Middle Canopy!

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