Well good question here....Im still researching about foliar feeding...one thing is common to foliar spray when you have defs, its quick fix, its pretty working well also i use Pro-Tekt with Neem oil for preventive from pest or PM (not 100% gurantee).
you have to learn about foliage, root system and rhizosphere relationship. It will be good start to read this thread
https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/296685-lost-art-foliar-feeding.html and I like this thread from ICmag, its pretty good informative,
http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=234465
it will help you in the long run to do the homework
I will try the practice of foliar feeding to see the difference. One thing i learned is to have 17 element minerals from nutrient to feed this plant and will make a big buds. Good luck
happy gardening and peace