Mephisto Genetics Fan leaves

[Foxhunter]

Does anyone cut all there fan leaves of about 2-3 weeks before final chop down???

 

[KonopCh]

Me not.
Plants need solar cells - leaves.

 

[Slater]

Does anyone cut all there fan leaves of about 2-3 weeks before final chop down???

in the last week or 2 of life I will slowly remove the larger fan leaves. Just a few a day, I don't fully strip down to the suger leaves like some do... I suppose its all about the strain / timing, some are going to like it and some are not. Time it right and you could squeeze that extra 5%, time it wrong and It could possibly loose you some. I say go for it and experiment with different amount of a strip and at different times. You'll find a sweet spot that will work for you set up.

 

[AutoWonders]

That period of growth I usually do a light tug of leaves between my index finger and middle finger (at second knuckle). If they come off fine and if they don't, that is fine too.

 

[bartlancertp]

I only pull them if they are dieing. I figure they are collecting energy that is transported to other parts of the plant.

I have never done a comparison, but some seem to pull and have good results. I would guess the pulling of leaves might stress the plant and likely make flowers ripen more quickly . I know stressing a tomato plant (often done by twisting at the base) is a common method to quicken the ripening of tomatoes before frost.

 

[Loud Pipes]

That period of growth I usually do a light tug of leaves between my index finger and middle finger (at second knuckle). If they come off fine and if they don't, that is fine too.

That's basically the way I do it. When the leaves look like they're dying/being used up I'll give them a slight tug and if they come off that's just fine and if they don't they will later. Works for me Pipes

 

[TreyDogg]

What is point of pulling them at that point?

 

[bartlancertp]

at that point they are no longer useful and shading healthy parts of the plant.