It is a first year plant (jumbo from freshhops) you make a fair point. i suppose if it doesn't grow a new shoot the other bines will out grow it in no time making any shading a non-issue.I say do not cut it, especially if it's a first year plant. The bine, as a whole, looks none the worse for wear, and those leaves are providing the plant with necessary energy. Who knows? If the plant finds it necessary, it might send out another bine from the one that was cut.
Chris
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