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Is it ok to trim large fan leaves while in flower?
Beetlejuicyfruitstarted grow question 3 years ago
First grow! Question: Is it ok to trim some large fan leaves while in flower?What do ya'll do!? I'm 4 weeks into flower, I've read a few things about not trimming at all... but some growers trim the fan leaves near the bud sites to let more light onto them. Thanks!
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Organomananswered grow question 3 years ago
No, don't do it!
Your plant needs every healthy green leaf she has to make the energy she needs to grow her biggest and best flowers.
Less leaves = less energy = less growth.
It really is that simple and basic plant biology.
The "bud sites" are relying on those leaves to make the energy they need to grow the buds.
Besides, if your plant did not need those leaves, she would not have grown them in the first place!
Hope this helps, Organoman. (and MR. Very Anti Defoliation!)
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