New Grower What do leaves do?

[Epic Genetics]

i really think the influx from other forums has this place in the wrong vibe.

bingo !

 

[GCase]

Before this thread starts drawing battle lines we should recognize there is debate--pros and cons per leave removal--particularly, near harvest. This given we all know as "kids" that leaves power a plant.

Rosenthal is one of the most recognized figures in growing with four decades or more under his belt. This short article is highly recommended.

He presents both sides--here with footnotes and the science--http://mjgrowers.com/book_lets_research.htm

 

[Epic Genetics]

Logic tells me to keep as much green on the plant as green means photosynthesis which means production of stuff that makes up the buds. Duh. However, I have a personal believe which may be incorrect. I believe a plant produces way more leaves during veg than it needs, assuming it will likely lose maybe up to 80% of its leaves in nature by the time it finishes flowering. It has some rate of efficiency, in which it can only utilize a certain amount of sugars at a given time, so it has to slow down the rate of photosynthesis. So I think chopping some leaves is ok because they are capable of producing more than they can use anyway. I'm sure the plant would love to have that extra leaf worth of nutrients but it'll just suck up more nutes if it really needs them.

Any one with more experience confirm or deny this?

that is a good theory , however though , it goes no further then "theory"

if you read your plants you would know they had more leaves then needed , however more leaves then needed is not the case

environment and feed play a big role in not only leaf production but also bud sites , doing stressful things such as defoliation is NOT needed to create more bud sites , how and what you feed your plant will do that for you , while NOT stressing the plant and not makeing you have to veg added time to get these "amazing" results

the info is out there for anyone who truly wants to learn , taking info from cannabis forums should always be taken with a grain of salt

search for info from those with degrees n such not sites like RIU lol , or a publication that will post complete bullsj!t lies as long as the author pays them

peace

 

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