Should i trim the bottom branches?

**smokermore** · 01-07-2010, 07:33 PM

Hello every1. I have 1 plant that is exactly 9 weeks old today. Its almost 4 weeks into flowering, and ive noticed the bottom 2 branches really are not doing much. Is it safe to cut them off at this point? Or would that cause too much stress at this stage?

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**Masswhole** · 01-10-2010, 06:21 AM

I would harvest the top of the plant when she is done and then let the bottom of all the branches go another 2-3 weeks and harvest again. Turn those little popcorn nugs into something special.

**tokinman** · 01-10-2010, 01:44 PM

if you choose to chop the lower branches, it won't do any damage to the plant.. growth may slow for a few days at worst while the plant heals. it is called lollypopping. you cut off the lower useless growth so the plant can focus all the energy on the plant that gets good light.