# Is it ok to trim autoflower leaves?

**URL:** <https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-it-ok-to-trim-autoflower-leaves/109108>\
**Category:** Flowering\
**Created:** [March 8, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-it-ok-to-trim-autoflower-leaves/109108 "2024-03-08T07:52:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![Bluesman54](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bluesman54/32/967937_2.png) [@Bluesman54](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bluesman54)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-it-ok-to-trim-autoflower-leaves/109108/1 "2024-03-08T07:52:10Z")

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I’m first time with Strawberry Pie Autos. Is it ok to trim leaves that are shading buds? I leaf tucked, but them buggers wiggle free.

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**Author:** ![Borderryan22](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/borderryan22/32/1167090_2.png) [@Borderryan22](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Borderryan22)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-it-ok-to-trim-autoflower-leaves/109108/2 "2024-03-08T10:54:22Z")

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If they don’t tuck or pull out of the way, you can snip them. Just don’t go clipper crazy autos have virtually no recovery window.

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**Author:** ![John7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/john7/32/965417_2.png) [@John7](https://ilgmforum.com/u/John7)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-it-ok-to-trim-autoflower-leaves/109108/3 "2024-03-08T13:08:49Z")

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Lots of opinions on topping or defoliation on autos. I agree with Borderryan22 I pull them suckers. It gives better air flow and in flowering will assist in bud mold. Good luck and happy growing