Cutting Huge Leaves Before Flipping.

Hey Guys, just looking for some expert advice.

I usually remove bigger leaves under the canopy as the plant grows, but I was wondering if I should do the same to the top near the "collar" of the area where the buds will form to promote bud development? Or are these leaves better left alone?

I understand, as far as planta go, leaves near the top canopy grow bigger to absorb more light but at the same time choke out anything underneath. I maybe thought that they are taking energy away from the stalk and potentially weaken my yield.

Growing in Foxfarms Hf under cfls btw.
 
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