Royal Dwarf (2) (mainline experiment 2)

Just like Cbalderson60 said, you definitely want to leave those leaves alone. I don't defoliate until the fan leaves are blocking bud-sites or they get thrown into a ScrOG and I shave their legs below the screen, but that's just how I do it. Even with periodic, targeted defoliation, I wouldn't start that until you're at least 10-12" tall, depending on how short you plan on keeping them. Everyone has to find their own way, but I'm just happy to give you the advice that has worked for me. Looking excellent so far and looking forward to seeing how she comes along. Happy Growing!

looking like lockout scars. as yu are growing in soil very rare. Iam guessing that you have fertilised into the dry medium =??? as long as it not spreads no big thing... The scars remain. but there is no big damage atm ( girls look healthy) if its getting worser go with aflush and after that a feeding.