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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bigsby Reviewed by bigsby on . Cutting / Removing fan Leaves during Flowering..... ???? Help!! PIC included !! How do you guys feel about removing fan leaves or cutting them back during flowering ? An is this better for more yield or does it not make any difference at all ? Please help me out here. . . On my first grow I didn't have to worry about it because i had 1 plant to work with. Now I have 6 plants under One light in a 8 x 8 size bathrooom... I will add a pick for a better Idea. Thanks ahead of time!! http://i.imgur.com/YnWwD.jpg Rating: 5