removal of Fan Leaves?

[deno]

Hello fellow grower's This is my 2nd grow in the Urban Greenhouse Hydroponics I have 3 Bubba Khush going into the 5 th week of flowing I super crop them they are about 7 inches from light (my hand feels ok under it) Should i remove some fan leaves? or just let it go to harvest? thanking you in advance

 

[Sheesh]

Tough to see in the pictures but I'll give you my opinion. Strategically remove fan leaves that block bud sites. Try to only take one fan per pair. Don't remove any fans until they have .5 inches stem. If the strain is indica with fat leaves, remove more than a Sativa with thin leaves. If the plant has very tight node spacing, you may need to take more than if the nodes are separated a lot. Remove fans and growth on the lower portions of the plant. Make sure there is good airflow through the plant. Look at the plant from the top at a few angles. You should be able to see the base of the plant through the canopy but not a gaping hole. Those are my thoughts. Others have more and less aggressive methods. Find what works for you and remember you can always remove more leaves later but you can't put them back on . Oh yeah, see GWE for a good article on defoliating.

 

[9fingerleafs]

Defoliate one completely and leave another one with all the leaves. This way you can see how the strain reacts to your setup

 

[9fingerleafs]

If I where you I would remove big leaves that overlap on eachother to reduce the risk of mold and encourage airflow

 

[NebulaHaze]

That's a really nice little summary! I second this

 

[NebulaHaze]

I agree with the others. If it were me I'd remove some of the bigger fan leaves that are blocking bud sites, as well as fan leaves from the middle or bottom of the plant that are laying on top of each other and not getting any light anyway Very nice looking plants!

 

[deno]

Thanks guys this is my 2 nd grow in the tent Wish I could send the smell it is bringing GREAT!!!! Can't wait till harvest maybe 3 weeks?pic taken today. Bubba Khush

 

[NebulaHaze]

It's hard to say exactly when they'll be ready, definitely at least a few weeks left, but they're developing nicely!