URL: https://postharvestreport.com/glossary/defoliation
Removing fan leaves during flowering — a cultivation choice that heavily influences post-harvest recovery.
Glossary
Defoliation is the removal of fan leaves from cannabis plants during flowering.
Aggressive defoliation cleans material at the trim line and improves recovery. Pulling back on defoliation labor saves money up front — and costs several times more downstream in slower trim throughput and lower A-grade recovery.