can you post some pics?

i use my cell phone then send to myself.
anyhow, i dont think i can safely answer that yet.

if you are still in veg, then i would think to cut only the ones that are NOT being exposed to light.

if you keep your lights as close as possible, trimming a few lower leaves may not cause them to stretch. they may grow in response to the extra energy now not being used by those big fan leaves but keeping the lights close should minimize that.

also, depends on number of nodes. with out pictures it will be hard for anyone here to properly diagnose.

12-14 inches should be close to 6-8 nodes if grown properly in AG or other DWC system.

if in the AG, plan on switching to flower quickly.

ooops didnt realize you in flower already.

no matter. yes trim selectively any leaves that are a.) not getting a lot of light and b.) any leaves blocking potential bud locations.

i actually tied my plants over hoizontally at about 20 inches in height. i have many more budding sites on my plants due to this and more are exposed to light source.

i know i am stressing the AG and its res but hey i still learning. besides, if you have seen my other posts, you know what my next step is in evolution.

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