The theory is that fan leaves are only for shading and keeping the plants cool under hot natural sunlight. Since the majority of folks out here are growing indoors these shading fan leaves are not needed. That being said - fan leaves also draw water and nutrients up the stem and to all plant parts. Without these fan leaves the plant gets less water and nutrients. All in all I've tried it both ways. Way 1 - I cut off all fan leaves that were below where the main cola began. Way 2 - I left all of the fan leaves in place until they yellowed and fell off on their own. Both ways I got about the same overall yeild. Way 1 - was much easier to manicure however this is why I always use way 1 now.

Herbus
Herbus Reviewed by Herbus on . misinformation I'm surprised this technique is recommended. Cutting fan leaves? I can't believe this is actually on your growing link. There is actually no evidence to support cutting healthy fan leaves and no evidence to support the need for direct light on buds (yes on the plants but not necessarily the buds themselves)for bud development. Cut the food providers from the plant and kiss goodbye to yield and bud size...there are of course many ways to skin a cat, and many methods that can work equally Rating: 5