Plucking Fan Leaves

[Gregzky]

Hey all!
When my plants are in flower, I’ve been plucking off the fan leaves to eliminate shade. My reasoning is to get light all the way down to the lower buds. Is there any issue in doing this???

thanks!
G

 

[Beehive]

Don't do it. It won't help them. They'll never look like the top buds.

Think of it as quality levels. Bottom is fluff. Middle is 'popcorn'. Colas are premium.

 

[Gregzky]

I agree top colas are always better but seems to be half decent middles anyway. Won’t hurt the plant will it?

 

[Hash Hound]

I defol most of my plants, all the big stuff and what blocks other cola

 

[Homegrown Hero]

You need to train plants early on if you want to get light to all the buds. Defoliation is always better before flower than during imo

 

[Gregzky]

Looking good! I think it makes some difference don’t you? Don’t think it shocks the plant eh?

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I promote planned defol. Too many non practiced and un informed views spread on the subject. Won't rant. But scientifically proven beneficial and employed in all commercial greenhouses selling flowers.

 

[Beehive]

For premium bud someone will buy. If you use all the plant will produce. Even the ugly stuff. You get more overall. Everyone wants this perfectly manicured bud...that they grind up.

Eat a cookie.

 

[pulpoinspace]

i take off fan leaves under these conditions:

1) the plants are in healthy, happy, vigorous state of growth
2) they are not the very top fan leaves
3) they are directly blocking light to a bud site below

i dont pluck anything i use a sharp clean pair of shears. If the bud site at the base of the fan leaf is underdeveloped leave some of the petiole behind for support.

 

[Homegrown Hero]

I defol most of my plants, all the big stuff and what blocks other cola
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Wow what strain is this? Amazing colors!

 

[DoobieDoobs]

I'm not saying defoliation is bad. But I would suggest that what ever a company does doesn't mean it is the best strategy for everyone, it's the best strategy for that company. For exemple, those who grow chile serrano or fruits in general tend to harvest early because the chile/ fruit looks good at that point, yet they won't be at it's maximum taste since the inside won't be mature enough. But some companies do this because their product has to travel and some fruits will go bad during this process if they are harvested when they are done. The same way cannabis companies do defoliation to avoid problems like humidity since they are growing hundreds of plants at the same time.

If you are a home grower you can let the chile get to it's maximum spiciness. I mean you can pick a thing or two from large scale companies, but always keep that in mind.

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I'm not saying defoliation is bad. But I would suggest that what ever a company does doesn't mean it is the best strategy for everyone, it's the best strategy for that company. For exemple, those who grow chile serrano or fruits in general tend to harvest early because the chile/ fruit looks good at that point, yet they won't be at it's maximum taste since the inside won't be mature enough. But some companies do this because their product has to travel and some fruits will go bad during this process if they are harvested when they are done. The same way cannabis companies do defoliation to avoid problems like humidity since they are growing hundreds of plants at the same time.

If you are a home grower you can let the chile get to it's maximum spiciness. I mean you can pick a thing or two from large scale companies, but always keep that in mind.

Wanna come keep me "Company"? Just playing. Old folks are stupid. My bad.

 

[DoobieDoobs]

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I bet you are a great father, or you would be a great father.

 

[MICHI-CAN]

I bet you are a great father, or you would be a great father.

I am a poor farther compared to mine. And his to his. But I'm trying in earnest. Just breaking the thoughts possibly inspiring a few.

Do what I do. Do what yo do. Just don't think it is the only way or ways to do it. BIG WORLD! LOL.

I sowed my seed. TY all who unknowingly are now participating.

Humor on.

 

[Hash Hound]

Wow what strain is this? Amazing colors!

Thanks Homegrown. Humboldt Seeds Pineapple Skunk. Cold closet at night helping to bring out the colors, 63 at night 75 day.

@Gregzky I defol most big fans at week 3 and pick light blockers here and there then another light defol at week 6, I left a lot on this one late because of all the frost even on the leaf stems.

 

[Homegrown Hero]

Thanks Homegrown. Humboldt Seeds Pineapple Skunk. Cold closet at night helping to bring out the colors, 63 at night 75 day.

@Gregzky I defol most big fans at week 3 and pick light blockers here and there then another light defol at week 6, I left a lot on this one late because of all the frost even on the leaf stems.

Wow that strain sounds epic! Is it as potent as it looks?

 

[Hash Hound]

Wow that strain sounds epic! Is it as potent as it looks?

The freebie I grew last year made it into my top10 strains, so I bought a 3 pack to give it another try. I just chopped her yesterday. I'll let you know in a week or two.

 

[Homegrown Hero]

The freebie I grew last year made it into my top10 strains, so I bought a 3 pack to give it another try. I just chopped her yesterday. I'll let you know in a week or two.

Sweet thanks! I started following you so I’ll get to see when it’s all done