When to start trimming

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Hey everyone. I got a couple Gorilla Glue Autoflowers that are starting week 5 starting today. I was curious if I can start trimming them a little? They are really bushy. At least I think. The bottom leaves are nearly laying flat on the soil. Could I cut those ones off? I’ve read that trimming a little can help growth as it’s less leaves and energy the plant has.

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At this point the leaves are providing energy via photosynthesis to the whole plant.
I would remove the ones touching the soil as certain disease or fungus can be transmitted that way.
I have had great success simply tucking the large leaves under so the secondary stem growth can get light.