Fan leaves

[Gjourney101]

Hey guys last question of the day..
I removed a handful of leaves at the bottom of the plant, but moving vertically, there are large fan leaves that have been blocking the growth of a few nodes. Am I okay to remove these big leaves?

[swegrow]

That looks like a pretty young plant, am I right? I would give it more time. Let it do its thing and defoliate before 12/12 or when you start to se pistills if its an autoflower. Im sure there is more knowledgeable and experienced people than me to answer you though.

Good luck, she looks fine and healthy!

[Gjourney101]

She's almost 2 months old now. Picture doesn't give it too much credit, but I already switched to 12 12 3 days ago. I just noticed 3-4 nodes that are trying to rise up can't because there are fan leaves blocking them

[CaptainWiese91]

If they are already blocking the buds sites, I would cut them off.
I defoliate a long the as the grow continues. Maybe take 2-5 leaves every time. Instead of a full defoliation. But it’s up to the grower of course

[Korn]

I agree with Capt.

[Gjourney101]

Thanks guys. I removed 5 fan leaves that were in the middle and left the newest fan leaves alone. She got a good haircut and a lot of the bud sites are exposed. Gonna wait a few weeks to do anything further.