I bought the Radio Shack 60X-100X hand microscope on Friday. When I got home I clipped a trichome coated bud leaf off the LST and could see a few cloudy shafts. Then I did the same to my natural plant, and could see mostly cloudy with a few clear(maybe 20%). So, I'm in my last few days to MAYBE a week, until I cut. Depending on which plant.

I've been watering with just RO and about a 1/2 teaspoon of molasses per 2.5 Gal. over the last week too. I'd planned to nute again today, but after seeing this I'm flushing instead.

So, As I've seen a lot, in many grow pics. Many people seem to trim off all the non bud, fan leaves at some point close to harvest. I've naturally seen a number of fan leaves die out during the last week or so, but many are still alive.

Should I trim them out?

What are the benefits/risks of this kind of trimming(other then the obvious improved light penetration)?

AND,.. How long before Harvest should, or can this be done?

I'm not saying I should or WILL do this. Just looking for advise before I NEED to know.

Then, once cut I plan to dry in the same room I flowered in. Question is,..

I have two vegged plants (a Durban poison, and a G13 X Afgani) ready to re-pot and move into flower. I'd guess having 52% humidity the first week wouldn't be a big issue for the early flowering plants. BUT will 12/12 be OK for the drying buds?

And again, thanks for your opinions in advance! :thumbsup:
Vancefish Reviewed by Vancefish on . Pre-harvest trimming?? Drying with lights on?? I bought the Radio Shack 60X-100X hand microscope on Friday. When I got home I clipped a trichome coated bud leaf off the LST and could see a few cloudy shafts. Then I did the same to my natural plant, and could see mostly cloudy with a few clear(maybe 20%). So, I'm in my last few days to MAYBE a week, until I cut. Depending on which plant. I've been watering with just RO and about a 1/2 teaspoon of molasses per 2.5 Gal. over the last week too. I'd planned to nute again today, but after Rating: 5