Quote Originally Posted by stinkyattic
Even if a leaf is blocking the light to a lower bud site, leave it.
If you want to make sure all buds get lots of light, remove the lower bud sites instead, right at inception of flowering, forcing the plant to focus all its energy on prime-cola production.
It depends how much room you have. In a big room with HID lighting, theres no need for it. In a small grow cab with CFL's, it can be necessary.
Quote Originally Posted by stinkyattic
Besides, who likes manicuring popcorn buds anyway?
Who manicures popcorn buds? I just make hash!