Aggressive leaf tucking or trimming? Would be inte...

I try and tuck more then remove, the more greenery the better. It's usually nearer flower when I end up removing the odd leaf to let light hit the lower stuff.

hi. You are absolutely right on one point. not cutting leaves now avoids stressing the plant just before the stretch. Knitting keeps the “energy factory” intact while releasing light for the secondary branches just below. ​Just keep in mind two small details with aggressive knitting. Humidity: Leaves piled on top of each other in the center tend to sweat and accumulate stagnant humidity and naturalness returns quickly. Cannabis has powerful phototropism, the knitted leaves will seek to straighten up to capture the light within 24 to 48 hours. ​My advice: Continue like this during the stretch. On the other hand, within 2 weeks (in week 3 of flo), when the pompoms are well formed, knitting will no longer be enough. You will need to take out the scissors to cut only the large leaves at the top which cast a direct shadow on the buds and thus release the air in the center of your canopy. otherwise I recommend lst, it is very effective for aerating without cutting and makes the plant produce more if executed well. come see my journals.

Hello 69HotGrows, I'm definitely a fan of tucking over aggressive trimming, especially if she's an auto. You want to avoid any unnecessary stress with them since they don't have time to recover. Tucking those big fan leaves down out of the way is a solid move. It exposes the bud sites to light while keeping her solar panels intact so she doesn't waste energy on healing wounds. She looks super healthy and bushy right now! Your plan to just wait until after the stretch to remove any really stubborn leaves blocking the middle is spot on. Looks like you're on the right track, keep it up! 🌱