It never hurts to chop off a bud or two and dry/cure them while the rest of the plant is growing for another 1-3 weeks at that point. I do it with every crop, just to see the differences in how they turn out from a taste, smell, and potency perspective. Usually I find the buds closest to the light finish a week or so earlier than the rest of the plant. Can't hurt to give it a try unless you're one of those growers who is concerned about quantity over quality! Hope this helps!