lolly popping? when where how and how often

Gingeroot said:

I like to top no earlier than the seventh node depending on the strain and branch growth.

I usually prune the bottom two nodes right before they really start developing...usually after around 5 or 6 nodes tall. IMO it’s inefficient to let something grow out if you’re just gonna cut it later. After the flower stretch I usually prune the bottom 1/3-2/3 of the plant where the light doesn’t hit much or is just going to become popcorn.

Lollipopping is trimming all the underneath so the energy is focused on the main colas.

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drakester65 said:

Hermes , pests, not usually an issue growing OD.

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past times said:

lolly popping is toping. haha, say that 5 times fast

essentially trying to get multiple tops growing at about the same heighth...Now depending on your light and grow space, it might change when exactly you are going to do it. I like smaller plants, 2-3 feet tall not including the dirt. I top when they are about 6-9 inches, more importantly 5 or 6 nodes. then let them recover for about a week. At that point, you will see the plant start branching. Whichever shoots grow fastest tie down. Also, any obvious stragler branches should be chopped at this point. After the training and removal of the unwanted small gowrth. I give another week then flower. You will end up with 6-10 colas that are all about the same size and all in an optimum light

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