Week 4 defoliation?

[Kage87]

In week 4 and I did a clean up at like 2 and half week but I'm seeing lots of side branches come up that are never going to really develop due to the canopy...would it be okay to do some snips or not worth it at this point?

 

[Kingrow1]

When they start flowering leave them alone - not sure where peeps get this idea you can defoliate in flower let alone a few weeks from harvest

 

[Dankrolledfreshed]

In week 4 and I did a clean up at like 2 and half week but I'm seeing lots of side branches come up that are never going to really develop due to the canopy...would it be okay to do some snips or not worth it at this point?

Few weeks away from harvest like Kingrow1 mentioned!!! You have a time frame a week or two in don’t touch is my rule of thumb but everything looking great !!!