Do i cut leaves that are in the way of new stems?

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Iamsnap

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• May 13, 2018

• #1

Hi guys.. ive got this plant which is short between nodes (like 1 inch) with plenty of new stems growing. I was going to top it but im thinking well it seems like theres gonna be plenty of colas already.. what should i do?

 

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friedguy

Well-Known Member

• May 14, 2018

• #2

Pretty much every node will grow a "stem". The problem is that marijuana favors colas with apical dominance. Meaning that the main cola will be bigger and better than the others. There are many ways to balance that. From supercropping to LST and lots in between. Find a style that works best for you.

 

Tejashidrow

Well-Known Member

• May 14, 2018

• #3

Unless you are cramped for space, let it grow more.
At least 5 nodes before topping
Not iron clad rule, but makes life easier

 

blake9999

Well-Known Member

• May 14, 2018

• #4

Those stems will eventually grow past the leaves. The plant needs the leaves right now to make energy for growth.

 

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iGrow420710

Active Member

• May 16, 2018

• #5

I'd say let it grow.. but all depends on your style of growing..

 

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Arlius

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• May 21, 2018

• #6

When the new stem leaves get to be about 3 in. wide, I usually cut out the old leaves. They're just too much in the way for me in a small space.

 

FarmerBirdley

Member

• Jun 13, 2018

• #7

Iamsnap said:

Hi guys.. ive got this plant which is short between nodes (like 1 inch) with plenty of new stems growing. I was going to top it but im thinking well it seems like theres gonna be plenty of colas already.. what should i do?

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Let it grow, take a Clone or 2 from some of those lower branches when they harden up, don't take floppy flimsy clones, healthier ones turn into healthy Plants