bud pinching

Will pinching some of the lower smaller buds retard the rest of the flowering process?

it wont if u dont take alot only take a small bud the lower on the plant it is the less thc it has the very top bud (the crown bud) has the most thc in it..dont touch that one till the end its well worth it..not saying guarantee no stunted growth but the less u take the less chance of fukin up ur plant happy smokin