You could still just pinch, ben, or other wise twist those upper bud leaves out of the way if they are casting a big shadow on a nice bud under it. Like most, I'd recommend not to remove them until they are more yellow than green. :greenthumb:

Hey, who knows, maybe they are bursting with leaves because you trimmed off several of the lower ones? Just a theory... :detective1:

Quote Originally Posted by Joey420Silva
i wasnt thinking of just pruning the leaves that are always there im talking about the leaves that form in the buds. theres just too many and i feel like its taking up space for the buds. and yeah i have the top set of leaves so its all good i chopped off all the leaves below the middle and i cut two more today. but im stag growing it which means u cut it inhalf when u harvest and let the bottom half grow nice and tall and poduce more bud. some ppl take like 3 inches off of theres to try getting every single bud u pick be as potent as the top.