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!