Clearing lower nodes early on

[Django_TO]

Hi guys. This is what i'm talking about. Only at 3 weeks, with some LST done, already have the lower nodes "blocked" by fan leaves. I'll leave some pics

 

[Boognelson87]

Hi guys. This is what i'm talking about. Only at 3 weeks, with some LST done, already have the lower nodes "blocked" by fan leaves. I'll leave some pics

I'd look into ponytailing early and leaf tucking. And defoliating later on if leaf blocking is main reason to cut leaves early. Your plant seems a little tall now to get a good jump on LST. Start light. I'll even tuck fan leaves and tie em like branches to move em out the way. learn the natural bends and where she likes to. I've broke many branches. And tops. If break one get a needle or something. Stick it back together. I don't think I've had one not heal and continue to grow even being severed.