What do you think about pruning?

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HSA

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I have a couple A/G's full of seedlings from some old seeds I had. The roots have become an entangled mess so I want to do three things; one, even out the tops by pruning them to equal heights so that I can keep the light adjusted evenly on all of them. Two, I want to prune the big upper leaves so the lower ones can get the light also and three, I just pruned the roots off by by about 1/3. I've done this before and had good luck. Was it just dumb luck the first time? It's a common practice with potted dwarf citrus trees that's why I wasn't afraid to try it the first time.
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As soon as I'm positive which are the girls and which are the boys I'll separate them and thin them out. I planted them on Oct. 5th. and they're all doing very well. I plan to start the flowering formula next week and allow one female and one male to give me seeds in a separate grow area. Your comments and advice please. Hank
 
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JME02100

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HSA said:
I have a couple A/G's full of seedlings from some old seeds I had. The roots have become an entangled mess so I want to do three things; one, even out the tops by pruning them to equal heights so that I can keep the light adjusted evenly on all of them. Two, I want to prune the big upper leaves so the lower ones can get the light also and three, I just pruned the roots off by by about 1/3. I've done this before and had good luck. Was it just dumb luck the first time? It's a common practice with potted dwarf citrus trees that's why I wasn't afraid to try it the first time.
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As soon as I'm positive which are the girls and which are the boys I'll separate them and thin them out. I planted them on Oct. 5th. and they're all doing very well. I plan to start the flowering formula next week and allow one female and one male to give me seeds in a separate grow area. Your comments and advice please. Hank
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Mmmm i highly advise not pruning your roots ever even if they get tangled, and i do not suggest clipping leaves off so lower smaller leaves can get more light they don't need the light unless your trimming leaves for lower bud sites to get more light then yes that's ok. It's not terrible to thin out some fan leaves but not many don't go crazy they need those leaves which is why they produce them to being with. I've read and seen people trimming their roots, but I wouldn't suggest doing it.
 
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HSA

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I had done it by the time you read my questions and I'm glad to say there's been no noticeable ill result. I was afraid to prune both the top and the bottom at the same time because of the stress factor so I did just trimmed the roots and all is well. There's also much less clutter in the tank.

When I top the ones that are too tall I think I want to try to clone them with the cuttings. I've done this on other plants with some success. Do you have any pearls of wisdom regarding cloning M/J? Hank
 
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