Should I trim or defoliate?

[BigZX]

This is my first grow. I think I had either the light too close to the plants, or a phosphorus deficiency do to incorrectly pH’d water. I have some fan leaves that have turned yellow and have a little burning. Should I trim off these leaves or leave them?

There is also small growth at the base of the stem. Should I remove this as well?

 

[Dub_City405]

If its not healthy remove it.

 

[BigZX]

If its not healthy remove it.

What about the tiny growth at the base of the stem? It looks healthy but I’m pretty sure I’m supposed to take it off but I wasn’t sure since the plant is recovering from whichever issue I gave it. They’re also not huge plants. Week 3 or 4 of veg.

 

[Dub_City405]

Gradually take it off. Not all in 1 day. Every 2 or 3 days trim it up. Yes i lollipop it early when they are clones i have a couple inches cleaned at the base.

 

[BigZX]

I just trimmed the yellow/burned looking leaves. I left the stems.

 

[Dub_City405]

I just trimmed the yellow/burned looking leaves. I left the stems.

That will work.