Been slowly chopping some of the larger ripe colas. So far I've removed ~4 dry ounces, and I think we have ~4 more to go. She's still going strong, despite the thorough yellowing. Smell is incredible and punches you in the face when you open the tent.
Chopping off ripe colas isn't that bad of an idea tbh, never thought about it, but that'd leave the lower popcorn more time to ripen; good thinking! 👊😁