Question on lollipoping?

earthston · Apr 5, 2013

When is the best time to cut the lower leaves off so it does not stunt the growth of the plant so much? Also is that the same time you would use the 'FIM" technique?

Hugo Phurst · Apr 5, 2013

I (used to) lollypop when the lights don't penetrate anymore, and never after the 2nd week of 12/12.

earthston · Apr 9, 2013

Thanks for the advice. Does this also prolong flowering by any?

Sativied · Apr 9, 2013

earthston said:
Does this also prolong flowering by any?

No, certainly not when you do it during vegging (including first 2 weeks of 12/12). Redirecting the energy towards the top during vegging seems to even out any stunting as well (obviously depending on how far you go) - but I think way too many people worry about "stunting" their plants, just don't spread it out over multiple days.

Canna Connoiseur · Apr 9, 2013

Sativied said:
earthston said:

Does this also prolong flowering by any?

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No, certainly not when you do it during vegging (including first 2 weeks of 12/12). Redirecting the energy towards the top during vegging seems to even out any stunting as well (obviously depending on how far you go) - but I think way too many people worry about "stunting" their plants, just don't spread it out over multiple days.

Just don't spread it over a couple days?

Sativied · Apr 9, 2013

Canna Connoiseur said:
Just don't spread it over a couple days?

As in do the entire plant in one setting. Don't remove branches/leafs one day and remove some more the next day. Basically do it right the first time.

Kite High · Apr 9, 2013

dont do it at all

Loola · Apr 9, 2013

I find it better to LST them so that the light reaches the main sites. Also alot of ppl say that having more leaves helps the plant in the late stages.

zack66 · Apr 9, 2013

I trim about a third off the bottoms. At the same time I take clones. Usually a week before I switch them to flower.

Kite High · Apr 9, 2013

Loola said:
I find it better to LST them so that the light reaches the main sites. Also alot of ppl say that having more leaves helps the plant in the late stages.

Having lots of leaves is what we are aiming to do...the leaves produce the buds....period

dubba86 · Apr 9, 2013

zack66 said:
I trim about a third off the bottoms. At the same time I take clones. Usually a week before I switch them to flower.

same.............

ilikecheetoes · Apr 9, 2013

I lollipop branches only half way up the main stem. I dont cut off the fan leaves, just the branches. I do it when im transplanting from grow/clone area to flowering. And usually again at about week 2 if some new branches tried to pop out during the 2 weeks.. I never cut off fan leaves unless they look ugly.

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