Big Bang Day 29 Should I Defoliate?

[Kilbarrack]

Day 29

Hi All!

This is day 29. I topped her 2 weeks ago & I broke one of her colas off 4 days ago. It was literally hanging by a thread. I tied her up & Im shocked she survived!!
I'll transplant her into a 19liter smart pot tomorrow & I'll put her into flower next week.

Ive done a lot of research, but Im still not sure should I defoliate her before I put her into flower? I've never done it before & this is only my 2nd grow. I have tied most of her branches down. Any suggestions anyone?

 

[Carcass]

I'd only remove the fan leaves that are blocking any budsites now,then
about 3 weeks into flower do it again,and also remove any lower leaves and tiny branches
that aren't getting light to them anymore-this will also make for better airflow
under the canopy...
Your plant is looking nice and healthy...good start!

 

[Kilbarrack]

Thanks for taking the time to reply!!
I was going to remove them but I wasnt sure. I have one or two lower fans I think I should remove

 

[Carcass]

As long as you don't overdo it,she won't even notice...

 

[bobrown14]

Why do you want to take off fan leaves?

They are solar panels for plant nutrients so they grow big and strong.