Clipping Leaves

Hey guys, my leaves are covering the areas bud is supposed to be growing, i only have 3 lights at the top so would it be in my best interest to clip them leaves so the light can get to them?

PS these plants has 6 sets of leaves

Or clip off the lower bud sites so that energy isn't wasted developing them.

I'm assuming CFL. Clipping is like religion around here, one of those questions you'll have across-the-board type answers.

I prune, but carefully. If you're running CFL bulbs only, I'd only take a couple at a time over a long period as to not further detriment the plants from loss of energy. With a higher powered light (HID), depending on stage, pruning can be very beneficial.

-spek

ps. I agree with above commenter's post, if in fact you do have only CFLs or similar lights.

Yea what Spek9 said. Touchy subject. I view it as a case by case situation. Depending on your environment, lights, phenotype... Sometimes clipping a few is a must. It also depends on where you are clipping and when. If you only have 6 sets it may be too early and it may stunt the growth. Maybe add some reflective material to the sides.

well, i wanted to keep my plants smaller and stunting their growth is not a bad thing for me as they cannot get any taller or atleast not much taller