Fan leaves provide the energy directly to the flower they are growing under..a few years back I tested this and trimmed the fan leaves from one side of a plant..and left the other side alone..
You can imagine the results..
Johnny Hempseed Reviewed by Johnny Hempseed 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