In my experience, as an energy conservative, the removal of the giant leaves at day 24 of 12/12 often enhances colita size and quality. Indicas respond best. There is less waste because everything else is usable. The giant leaves suck water, deplete formation, and have no trichs, after 3 weeks of 12/12 they have served their purpose for my tea garden. I have read keep em small everywhere, there's an economy with all fruit-bearing horticulture. The premise is to produce more fruit with less (watts, space etc.) All those small leaves and the trim is cannabinoid rich. I hope that helps!