Removing the fan leaves take's away from te feeding source of the branch it is supporting.
It stresses the plant out or stuns it as it was put. I only remove the one's that are turning yellow at the bottom of the plant.
At this point they have out-lived their purpose. As much as we have tried, we can't hurry nature.
Take your time and do it right. There is so much information on the internet these days I can even grow. LOL
Right now I'm battling spider-mites with neem oil extract. I treated them for the first time yesterday.
Damn things are a real pain in the ass. I looked lastnight and found a couple still alive so I'm going to treat them again.
I've been medicating with MMJ since 1973, back then the rule of thumb was if a seedling has branch's straight across from each other it's a male.
If the branches alternate then it's a female. Like I said, rule of thumb. My opinion is just that, only my opinion.
Keepin' it Green