Nah, I just take the bottom leaves off before I have to water again lol. I actually usually take everything from the first two nodes cause I feel like they're energy loss points. Usually I'll leave 3, 4, and 5 and then top before 6. I've found that 6 mains is my sweet spot, idk why lol. Of course, depends on the plant but I usually go for ones with a longer veg that can handle it.