I cut some fan leaves off in the last week that are covering the tops of the lower buds. I usually don't cut them all off, but if I can't bend them or move them and they are blocking a lot of light, then I take them off. usually the ones that are being taken off have already turned color so they are of little use. I have seen many plants truck along in the same fashion the last week of flowering with most of their leaves taken off. Depends on the plant genetics.
JeffersonBud Reviewed by JeffersonBud on . Been told to cut the fan leaves??? Please read... First off one person said "sucker" leaves the other said to cut the big "fan" leaves. I am assuming they are one of the same. One person is my neighbor who grows also. I have 3 weeks left in my grow season thats it. I can not leave them out in November it will be too cold. So weather they are ready or not they are coming down. Question CAN I CUT THE FAN LEAVES???? This will allow more sun to the buds. So I have heard YES and I have heard NO.......what is the correct answer????? What will Rating: 5