Quote Originally Posted by stinkyattic
Right. Leaves do not 'shade the buds'; they are the location where the bulk of teh sugars are produced- where the plant fixes atmospheric carbon into sugars that it then uses for energy and building blocks for its tissues and resins.

To reduce shade, trim the WEEDS around your plant! :jointsmile:
well i always used to go by your word stinky, so i guess your saying dont trim them at all. thats what i was thinking but he was like "no man its so much better" phhhhh i knew he was wrong lol