Smooth Like Sponge Bob

1. This grow is going most excellent! Buds are coming in nicely. I have 3 primary bud stalks that are look really promising. I really like how the leaf structure has maintained it's rounded shape in flowering. Strong genetics there. 2. I spent the week trimming shade leaves and pruning the small popcorn branches under the canopy. I've read/seen information recommending cleaning out the bottom third of the plant's lower canopy. I've pretty much used that reference for a few years now. I've found that I end up with a lot more primary and secondary buds, and not a lot of popcorn. Sometimes I get a little too zealous and cut off too much. The top buds look great, but there isn't much after that. I'm trying to find a nice balance. 3. No change in nutes. I think I'm about mid-way through flowering. I expect another 4 weeks or so. I'll start tapering the Cal/Mag in 2 weeks and stop all nutes for the last 2 weeks.