Quote Originally Posted by Rusty Trichome
Headshake: Just from my observations, removing fans (in flower) makes the plant more susceptible to stress, becomes a missing component that regulates heat and moisture, the nutrients are no longer locally available and must be constantly re-supplied to make up for the loss, there's time lost healing wounds...and how much is lost in overall yield? Have you done a side-by-side? (curious, not accusatory )

Other than removing leaves because of something you've sprayed on 'em and it's killing the plant, I can't see removing the healthy fans on purpose.

In veg, as long as you give ample time for recovery prior to switching to 12/12, tiz almost an anything goes deal. From fimming to topping, to high-stress bending and scrogging. Once 12/12, best to let 'em do their thing.
i hear ya rusty. i have not done a side-by-side yet. this is all things i've seen/read. i was merely reporting what worked for someone that i know.

i'm moving next week and will have much more room to work with. i will do a side-by-side.

along with the molasses test with weezard. and i hope to pick up the UVB testing as well. man i don't know what to do with all the room i'm gonna have! not to mention, i'm getting a pH meter thanks to Merry Prankster! my wife decided to get me a TDS meter as well.

i also hope to be upgrading my lighting in the very near future as well.

thanks for the info/feedback. as always, you are one of the members that i harbor the utmost respect for!


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