Removing popcorn buds and small bottom branches/flowers on Week10

Spliffliciousstarted grow question 6y ago

Hi guys, Day66 with my autoflower, 3 more weeks to go before harvest. This is my 1st grow so I didn’t do too much besides LST. No topping, no fimming etc. Is it safe to remove the popcorn buds from the bottom and some small branches that don t reach light? Will this hurt her? Ty

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chasv77answered grow question 6y ago

Yes, it is safe. I would plan my clipping on the same day you feed. FYI, I don't mind some popcorn buds, if they get some light and strain is good.

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The8thChevronanswered grow question 6y ago

At this point, I wouldnt bother unless you are having high RH troubles. She will focus more on other buds with the popcorn buds removed, but her recovery time would be 3-5 days. Too late in the game, it would hurt her more. Use the popcorn buds for concentrates, ironically the strongest product you'll get from your plant! Cheers friend!

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Athosanswered grow question 6y ago

No it will not hurt it. Remove them if you want, or when you harvest, let the lower buds for a week or two more.

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Fusionanswered grow question 6y ago

Won't hurt her. Get rid of the fluff garbage. Spend her energy on building buds your going to keep. Some mention stress but stress is good for them in this stage, builds higher THC/trichomes and won't normally effect them hermi from my experience.

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Canadamade420answered grow question 6y ago

Hey, she is looking great. To your question. I do it all the time, just don’t do too much trimming in one day. It will stress her out. So do a few clean up and do some more a few days later. Always good to get those little buds out so more water/nutes can go to the bigger buds at the top. Hope this helps and happy growing

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