I only remove leaves that have to go - those blocking bud sites or any that touch the soil. When I trim I remove the fingers and leave the main part of the leaf if possible. Anything else stays. They not only produce energy for the plant but they also serve as an energy and moisture reserve. As the plant matures it will draw food from the leaves and direct it to the bud sites. For the same reason I do not remove any leaves until they are brown and dry. I prefer that they fall off themselves. I do remove bud sites from the bottom of the plant and some leaves under the screen (scrog), but not many.

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