Chopping off Fan leaves

skeeterbob · Oct 24, 2011

Ok I'd like to know when i should cut some fan leaves. I have a couple that are covering some pre flowers and would like to know if i should pick the fan leaves off to give the flowers more light or what everyone else would recommend. I know some people believe they shouldn't cut anything on the plant and some people believe the flowers need more light so they chop em off. Let me know! Thanks

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frmrboi · Oct 24, 2011

only an amateur cuts fan leaves off.

PeyoteReligion · Oct 24, 2011

Don't listen to this guy he's from canaduh and grows beaster. Tim it up a little if it looks like it may need it to open room for light, nothing too big of course.

WattSaver · Oct 24, 2011

Try tucking fan leafs 1st. Don't cut if at all possible, these leaves are the engine of your plant, without them your flower production will be hampered. I did some heavy pruning on my 1st scrog and it slowed the grow down by at least 1 wk, and I know it hurt my final yield.

frmrboi · Oct 24, 2011

PeyoteReligion said:
Don't listen to this guy he's from canaduh and grows beaster. Tim it up a little if it looks like it may need it to open room for light, nothing too big of course.

yeah do like buddy says, you two deserve each other.

bamfrivet · Oct 24, 2011

If you can try and tie down the fan leafs that are blocking new growth.

What kind of lights are you using? If your using hps then you shouldn't worry to much because they penetrate leafs pretty well. If you are using CFL then you should tie the bigger leafs down or to the side to get more light to the new growth.

Stark Raving · Oct 24, 2011

Photosynthesis is not specific to individual leaves, it benefits the entire plant. A bud site will not grow any better if you trim a fan leaf that is shading it. Those big fan leaves are the solar panels for the plant and every time you trim one off you are reducing the amount of light the plant can absorb. If a fan leaf is laying on a bud or against another leaf, there is a chance it will trap moisture between them causing he leaf to be unable to transpire and invite mold. In this case, if you can't move the leaf aside then it is better to trim it than to allow it to cause potential problems. Also, on occasion you may need to do a small amount of trimming to allow better airflow throughout the plant. Otherwise leave leaves alone!

skeeterbob · Oct 24, 2011

almighty so i will leave the leaves alone lol Thanks for all the input guys! probably could have messed my plants up if it wernt for you!

bamfrivet · Oct 24, 2011

skeeterbob said:
almighty so i will leave the leaves alone lol Thanks for all the input guys! probably could have messed my plants up if it wernt for you!

As long as you use common sense while growing, it's hard to really mess up your plant. Remember, it's a weed. Look at what tumble weeds and all those other weeds can endure and still thrive. These plants are much more resilient than people give them credit for, lol. You can trim about 10% a day for 5 days straight with out doing much harm to your plant.

doser · Oct 24, 2011

Yeah Man! Don't listen to the guy growing big plants! He doesn't know shit !! Those big plants are prolly just an accident. Yeah right!!

frmrboi · Oct 24, 2011

bamfrivet said:
You can trim about 10% a day for 5 days straight with out doing much harm to your plant.

yeah right ! and is that gonna do 10 % benifit to the rest of plant each time ?

arizoning · Oct 24, 2011

skeeterbob said:
Ok I'd like to know when i should cut some fan leaves. I have a couple that are covering some pre flowers and would like to know if i should pick the fan leaves off to give the flowers more light or what everyone else would recommend. I know some people believe they shouldn't cut anything on the plant and some people believe the flowers need more light so they chop em off. Let me know! Thanks

[video=youtube;LhW738X33Us]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhW738X33Us&feature=feedu[/video]

ok the ideal time to trim leaves is when u have chooped them down and are manicuring buds

hope i was helpful :peace:

skeeterbob · Oct 24, 2011

arizoning said:
ok the ideal time to trim leaves is when u have chooped them down and are manicuring buds

hope i was helpful

awesome!! lol never would have guessed that one. but just wanna make sure everyone knows IM NOT GONNA CUT THE LEAVES LOL.... calm down now no fights needed! Everyone here is a big help! Thanks for all the advice guys!

bamfrivet · Oct 24, 2011

frmrboi said:
yeah right ! and is that gonna do 10 % benifit to the rest of plant each time ?

calm down, I understand that people have different opinions on what is acceptable to do to your plant and what isn't. The truth is, removing a fan leaf or two occasionally isn't going to kill your plant or reduce your production by 50%.

If you have the perfect set up, with more than enough HPS or MH lighting, a great fan system, good intake and exhaust, then you probably wont need to remove any fan leafs. If you are growing with something like CFL that doesn't penetrate the leafs then removing some fan leafs is just fine. Sure you lose out on a big leaf to collect light with, but whats the point of having all fan leafs and no decent bud?

arizoning · Oct 24, 2011

skeeterbob said:
awesome!! lol never would have guessed that one. but just wanna make sure everyone knows IM NOT GONNA CUT THE LEAVES LOL.... calm down now no fights needed! Everyone here is a big help! Thanks for all the advice guys!

no fight here i read your first post answered didnt read all the bickering
and then seen u came to decide not to trim
good call :peace:

skeeterbob · Oct 24, 2011

so on a better note... my auto flower is in a 12/12 right now... it should be in an 18/6 its whole life right? i ahve it with the rest of my plants is it going to cause any problems with a 12/12? i think im starting to get some bud growing already. at 5 weeks?

frmrboi · Oct 24, 2011

bamfrivet said:
whats the point of having all fan leafs and no decent bud?

because fan leaves are what fuel the growth engine to build and fill up buds not light shining on a baby bud.

arizoning · Oct 24, 2011

skeeterbob said:
so on a better note... my auto flower is in a 12/12 right now... it should be in an 18/6 its whole life right? i ahve it with the rest of my plants is it going to cause any problems with a 12/12? i think im starting to get some bud growing already. at 5 weeks?
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i wouldnt be able to advise u on that i never done autos
12/12 doesnt sound right but im guessing surely someone can advise better
if not i will find u someone that does autos :bigjoint:

skeeterbob · Oct 24, 2011

12/12 is what the photos should be on though right? i think autos are suppose to be like 24/o or 18/6 but i dont have a seperate room so hopefully it does fine on a 12/12 or i need to rush another light here soon lol

arizoning · Oct 24, 2011

hey guys leaf ? is solved
and let others do as they do
OP has another ? up so focus on that please

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