Remove fan leaves or not

[Bud Bud Bud]

First time grower here. I am almost 4 weeks into veg. I have some short bushy plants. I think it’s part genetics and part too much light too close for the first couple of weeks before I figured out that was probably wrong. I have some huge fan leaves that are blocking light and the plants are so dense I am worried about air circulation. Thoughts on whether I should go ahead and remove some of the larger fan leaves in the way?? Also, I think they were getting too heavy of nutrients early on, and I’ve fixed that too, and they are improving.

 

[Budzbuddha]

You could tuck and or remove a few then continue weaving in growth.

 

[buckaclark]

This is an example of defoliation addiction.Just say no!

 

[buckaclark]

In nature the wind sorta make the plants do like a hula hoop motion that shit is optimal for strengthening the stalk.

 

[crimsonecho]

View attachment 5131074This is an example of defoliation addiction.Just say no!

i think you forgot to post the plant

 

[UpstateRecGrower]

If a fan leaf is on top of another fan leaf you remove it. If a fan leaf directly blocks a bud site you remove it.

 

[crimsonecho]

If a fan leaf is on top of another fan leaf you remove it. If a fan leaf directly blocks a bud site you remove it.

if a fan leaf looks at you funny you remove it, if a fan leaf is giving you sass you smack that ho

 

[PopAndSonGrows]

Gona be honest, defoliation can be used as a tool to sort of limit growth. Not to the extreme of that 'bout-a-pounder @buckaclark posted, but, that person had a goal as well.

 

[UpstateRecGrower]

if a fan leaf looks at you funny you remove it, if a fan leaf is giving you sass you smack that ho

Ahh you must be a hobby grower

 

[crimsonecho]

Ahh you must be a hobby grower

yeah rec grower

i’m a grower who smacks the back talking sassy bitch ass leaves thats what kind of grower i am

 

[FirstCavApache64]

I keep my fingernails longer during flower so I can just pinch em off. My leaves tremble in fear at the sight of my might nails