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is it safe to cut this 2 big fan leaves ??

leafy
leafystarted grow question 3 years ago
safe to cut them or it will affect the branches coming from them ?? they are super big and making lots of shadow and i kinda wanna take them off so light can reach lower but i dont wanna take them if its gonna affect the main branches . anyone with experience can help me ?
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Nor_Cal_Kannabliss
Nor_Cal_Kannablissanswered grow question 3 years ago
For now old leave them they are the biggest solar reflectors to help your plant grow. Later when flower begins is when I'd begin to selectively remove large fans that block bud sites that are forming. Keep it growing it looks fantastic! 🤘😤
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 3 years ago
I would strongly advise against removing those big, green and healthy leaves, they are probably producing the largest amount of energy for your plant. Removing those leaves will reduce your plants ability to produce energy, resulting in slower and smaller growth. Those branches you think are being shaded are actually relying on those leaves to produce the energy to make them grow. Only yellow leaves should be removed, as by the time they are yellow, they have served their purpose. Removing healthy, green, energy producing leaves for no apparent reason other than a human thinks that he knows better than the plant, is pointless. Fewer healthy green leaves = less energy produced = slower and smaller growth potential. It is that simple. Hope this helps.... Organoman.
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Frigault
Frigaultanswered grow question 3 years ago
Its safe. But i would curlt a leaf that isent blocking any bud site. I would try and tuck it under first
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The8thChevron
The8thChevronanswered grow question 3 years ago
You absolutely can cut those off. You only want to if they are really blocking light, as large fan leaves process a lot of PAR which energizes your plant. Judging by the photos, however, I would cut those two and probably 5 or 6 more. Use sterile clippers of your choice. I like to cut right up to the main stem, but leave little nubbies so I don't damage the main stem itself. The open wounds will turn brown, but don't let that scare you! Best of luck!!
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