How To Prune Pot

Every time a growing tip is clipped, the stem branches into two shoots, which start to grow from the nearby leaf axils. Pruning a growing marijuana plant is a simply a method of not critically harming the plant. Don't prune a young marijuana sprout. Wait until the vegetative stage has fully begun before trimming your marijuana plants.

Note some marijuana seeds respond better to trimming than others. A select few do not respond well to topping, trimming, pruning or other methods of super cropping.

Generally speaking indica marijuana seeds will produce smaller bushy plants compared to sativa marijuana seeds. Some indicas are excellent for topping while others are not.

Do research to see how other growers did when trimming their marijuana seeds.

Plenty of marijuana growers prune their pot plants after four to five weeks vegetative growth. Trimming off lower branches. These lower branches won't produce much marijuana bud. They also tend to cause air flow problems.

Our goal is to create a green canopy.

By removing lower branches you will create much better growth at the top of your marijuana plant. You can prune at your plant's growth during the vegetative phase, but don't overdo it.

Severe pruning can damage the growth of your marijuana plant.

Every time you trim your marijuana plant it takes a few days to get well.

Prune your plants at an early on stage. Then again towards the finish of the vegetative stage or in first weeks of marijuana flowering It can be tempting to prune during marijuana flowering, especially if you didn't remove under performing lower branches for air flow, but do not. After third week of marijuana flower do not prune.

It is best to prune in the morning or when your lights first come on. As it gives the marijuana plant a complete day to get better.