Crowded tent with 10 week grow.

[Kiwiriddla]

So this is my first post. I have grown a couple of plants before and they turnned out fine, just small little ones.

But what im doing now i need some advise.
I have 1.2m x 1.2m x 2m Tent.
2 x (=600w) Led lights, full spectrum.
Usual, carbon filter, inlet fan, oscillating clip on fan etc.
My question is....should i let this go or cut back and trim heavy?

I have put 9 plants in the small tent, in 4.7ltr pots. They started as little 4 leaf plants. I put the 2nd light in the tent and veged 18/6 for 2 weeks. They grew really well and filled the tent. Now ive flipped to 12/12 and giving them plenty of food. (Im using the full Canna range of nutes and going off there feed chart)

These are currently at 13 days into flower,

My mate reckons just let it go. He said he pulled 22oz from 8 plants doing it this same way. I have always read to cut away blocking leaves, clean the underside of the plant to send all the energy to the main colas...etc
Should i clean it up? Should i let it go? Should i do half and half and see what works?
I have 6weeks left to complete my 10 week challenge. Thoughts?

 

[hotrod717]

If you are going to trim it back, do it now at very beginning flower, so energy is directed into the flowering sights you want to encourage.

 

[Kiwiriddla]

Agree. Ill give it a clean up tonight. And keep the top canopy, remove all under growth. Makes sense really...

 

[Kiwiriddla]

I cut the undergrowth and left the tops. I have left 4 plants untouched so i can check the yield in 6 weeks.
Its all about trial and error and making comparisons to see what works.

 

[hotrod717]

Nice. Absolutely, different environments, different strains, ect., ect.,