Cutting lower, weaker branches

Hi

Can i cut lower, weaker branches and do no harm to the plant?

luaR said:

Hi

Can i cut lower, weaker branches and do no harm to the plant?

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It helps promote energy to the colas. Cutting during flowering can effect yeild badly.

Any time you remove healthy growth there is a price to pay. Some folks do it to create one giant bud - Lolli-popping. Others do it to promote more growth nearer to the top of the plant where the light penetration is better. Whatever the reason, it should ideally be done during veg and not during flowering. It will, depending on how much is removed, cause the plant to redirect its energy and can stop growth temporarily.