trimming fan leaves to allow more light during flowering????

My girls are getting a little out of control...Should I trim the fan leaves to allow more light to the lower leaves...I have been in 12/12 for a month to date....will trimming stunt the growth, how should i be trimming....

nice looking grow. DONT CUT THE LEAVES!!!!!!!!! your plants need them and cutting them will lower your yield and stunt your growth. the best method is tying your plants down a bit to get more light penetration. only cut leaves when they are 3/4 dead

awesome looking grow as well. +Rep

matt420 said:

My girls are getting a little out of control...Should I trim the fan leaves to allow more light to the lower leaves...I have been in 12/12 for a month to date....will trimming stunt the growth, how should i be trimming....

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Never trim the leaves, because they help convert energy to the buds. If you're running out of space or they seem to be stretching too much you could train them horizontally.

I would also start cutting back on the nitrogen. They look good.

Looking nice Matt! Have you tried folding and pushing the leaves down or to the side? I wouldn't trim any off. That is where the plants sugar is stored. The more that can be stored the more that can be pulled into the buds during flush and drying. In another 4-5 weeks they will be using the nutes and sugars so the leaves will naturally start dying off. Keep it up buddy!