Ok!
I have been kinda quite on this subject so here it goes!
Beware of the ones that tell you what to do!
Listen to those who tell you what your options are and let you make your own decision.
I was there as many of us were when the whole " Defoliation vs No(little) defoliation" debate went down!
I would say that if you haven’t read it It’s well worth it.
It was definitely spirited…
This sums it up 
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Judging by the pics on your New Grower. Girl Scout Cookies / Fallen Soldiers post you have more than one plant in there. (Great looking plants by the way)
I would say try a bit of a few options and see what works for you!
Defoliate a bit and see how it goes.
Don’t defoliate and compare the two.
and/or go with the Hybrid approach 
The only way to truly learn is to do! 
