but titling a thread the way you did will only invite the "newb's" as they're only trying to impress anyway...so it defeats the purpose. someone above mentioned something about a little self-found knowledge is needed so one can discern the bullshit from useful info...which is damn sound advice!

and yes...errr, no...don't pull any healthy leaves. i don't and you shouldn't either...and it looks like none of the experienced growers suggest doing it either. (seems like this question pops up every month or so...might be a good sticky thread...where it probably already is...)