I notice that some of the pictures of flowering plants look as though the fan leaves have been trimmed back and away to allow light to hidden colas.

When and why is this done and what are the possible advantages?

Im pretty new hear and was wondering the same thing. also what may be the disadvantages... will it stun the flowering for a few days or cause a lot of stress on the plants?

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ive done it personally but it was within the last 2-3 weeks of flowering and ive also striped all fan leaves from a plant damn near with about 2 weeks left in flowering. i didnt see any negative effects the buds got fatter and crystaly as eva

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do some reading in previous posts. this topic has been mentioned uncountable times. no one with the answer feels like answering such a noob question without ya trying first!

dont trim them, bend them out of the way. they are light receptors. more light = more growth. trimming them can slow down growth because it has to callouse over the cut and it also cuts down light in take.

I only trim in veg but like ugz said, just bend them. Trimming at this point will also invite pest to the open would which I never risk.

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Leaves produce energy for bud growth. Trim any leaves, fan or otherwise and growth will slow, hurting your yield. Just leave them alone and your plant will be fine.

Your the only poster that didn't give any relevant advice. You should have just saved your energy and kept browsing, Dick.

Now

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if you seen the answer uncountable times why not uhh idk...
GIVE THE ANSWER?!?!?
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There isn't anything you cant find by searching this site. I'd rather make conversation and have dialogue with others on the forum though.