early trim?

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tylerdavid

New Member

Oct 11, 2013

• #1

Does anyone know how early you can trim your plant? is it a good idea to trim the lower leafs off to get the plant to focus elsewhere?

 

DeeTee

Well-Known Member

Oct 11, 2013

• #2

There are some who do and some who don't, for me I'd never remove leaves, that's what helps the plant grow, 'course we all have our opinions.

 

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BSD0621

Well-Known Member

Oct 11, 2013

• #3

You can cut the lower fan leafs for the branches to stretch.
Can trim the fan leafs 2 week before harvest.

Thats about it. the plant needs the leaf for food production VIA photosynthesis

 

Thriceeee

Member

Oct 11, 2013

• #4

Removing too much at once can also cause damage so be timely and strategic. I do it strategical just to get light to lower sites and leave the major ones. Everyone seems to have their own way of doing things so don't be afraid to try new stuff.. see your own outcome!

 

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BSD0621

Well-Known Member

Oct 11, 2013

• #5

Thriceeee said:

Removing too much at once can also cause damage so be timely and strategic. I do it strategical just to get light to lower sites and leave the major ones. Everyone seems to have their own way of doing things so don't be afraid to try new stuff.. see your own outcome!

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right, do so sparingly every week so the plant can recover and reduce the stress you give it.

 

Rusty Trikes

Well-Known Member

Oct 12, 2013

• #6

I NEVER take a healthy leaf off of a plant. If a leaf is blocking a bud I cut the leaf halfway down the fingers. Lower level leaves shouldn't be blocking anything though. When a leaf starts to die off naturally I pull it when it has lost more than 50% of its color.

 

JonnyAppleSeed420

New Member

Oct 12, 2013

• #7

Removing leaves will only allow better air flow. To get the plant to "focus" elsewhere as you put it, you must train the plant, removing lower shoots(lollipopping), tying your plants down(lst) are just a couple of examples of these techniques. I only recommend removal of dying leaves or leaves for air circulation...JAS

 

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DocMister

New Member

Oct 12, 2013

• #8

How about injured leaves?
Ones that are half cut from bugs or whatever.. During very early stage(2-3 weeks), should I cut or not?
Plus is it normal for fan leaves to turn yellow so soon? Does it indicate a problem?

 

nummy

Member

Oct 12, 2013

• #9

Idk much, but IMO, I do not touch the leaves at all. I let her grow and do her thing, she knows what she needs. As far as the leaves that will inevitably turn yellow and 'die' off, they do so on their own. Patience is a virtue when it comes to all aspects of growing. Good luck!