{"id":121717,"date":"2023-04-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/?p=121717"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:45:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T07:45:09","slug":"how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prune cannabis outdoors step by step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pruning is an essential technique to successfully cultivate your marijuana plants. When growing outdoors, it is important to know <strong>when and how to prune cannabis outdoors step by step<\/strong> in order to control the height, flower production, and improve the quality of the final product. A proper pruning may help to control both shape and size. Thus, in this article we are going to talk about this type of pruning and how to perform it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9754e328fdf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9754e328fdf\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step\/#Why_pruning_cannabis_outdoors\" >Why pruning cannabis outdoors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step\/#Pruning_cannabis_outdoors_step_by_step\" >Pruning cannabis outdoors step by step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step\/#Prepare_the_working_area\" >Prepare the working area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step\/#Identify_twigs\" >Identify twigs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step\/#Remove_twigs\" >Remove twigs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step\/#Prune_cannabis_leaves\" >Prune cannabis leaves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step\/#Check_the_plant\" >Check the plant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prune-cannabis-outdoors-step-by-step\/#Important_advices_after_pruning\" >Important advices after pruning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_pruning_cannabis_outdoors\"><\/span>Why pruning cannabis outdoors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pruning cannabis plants can offer a number of crop benefits depending on the type of prune we use. The main purpose of this practice is to compensate for the <strong>energy levels of the plant that affect its growth<\/strong> in order to get the expected yields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pruning_cannabis_outdoors_step_by_step\"><\/span>Pruning cannabis outdoors step by step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting the prune, we must take into account that we should <strong>perform it during the vegetative stage and before the flowering period begins<\/strong>. If we do it too late, there\u2019s the risk of damaging buds and reducing their efficiency. Some of the steps to follow are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_the_working_area\"><\/span>Prepare the working area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to prepare the working area before starting to prune. To do so, we must first <strong>have all the essential tools around<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hand pruners<\/strong> with a sharp cutting edge, perfect for cutting leaves and twigs without harming the plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A small saw<\/strong> for thicker twigs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gloves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alcohol<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cotton balls or a cloth to clean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We must also <strong>check that all the tools are clean and sterilized<\/strong> in order to prevent spreading illnesses or infections.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/NRl8UGOCLHCwoAHUh3F2-9aq29PZkoV2a500-QwUJ8Hw0tmdnVTHFD5kn0Qk9Q_4qopaFIDUnNjW995_cwrBEFy-He49XpiWP6qu74uyFt4xhvR2GjIMkhj0Uiq0Q5Lwr4y5Xsc2q2gjB4ZnNdHZ95o\" alt=\"hand pruners flowerpot\" title=\"hand pruners flowerpot\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hand pruners with a sharp cutting edge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identify_twigs\"><\/span>Identify twigs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step when pruning is to <strong>identify the twigs that we are going to cut<\/strong>. In doing so, we must look for thin and weak twigs that haven\u2019t got the proper amount of sunlight. These are <strong>less likely to produce buds and keeping them may impact the growth of the bigger and stronger twigs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, it is important to <strong>identify twigs growing in unsustainable directions<\/strong>. Thus, a twig growing inwards the plant, instead of outwards, may block the growth of others twigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_twigs\"><\/span>Remove twigs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve identified the twigs you want to cut, you can use your hand pruners to make the cut as near as possible from to the main stem. This should be done at a 45-degree angle in order to <strong>prevent water from collecting where you\u2019ve made the cut<\/strong>. Make sure not to cut the plant in excess as this may damage the health and affect negatively to the final results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prune_cannabis_leaves\"><\/span>Prune cannabis leaves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve finished with the twigs, it\u2019s time to go with bigger and older leaves, as they could block the sunlight for <strong>the smallest twigs<\/strong>. The cut must be done on the base of the twig. In case of coming across partially corrupted or diseased leaves, we must remove them completely to avoid any <strong>possible illnesses from spreading<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/tEOvhh3WPIWBXZv26JX_y8N_eaXiwEFSu7KWDE9G9HAhyvxb7c4kJCa0KvbPNcSujOcO9mPlJmi7jK_sCw0J-cQsQWkna7v5040OXVj_HyZNe6fgB8B9gfTT7lZ5snhbnjOKXdekvmvy8YadvvJLQ84\" alt=\"hand pruners leaves\" title=\"hand pruners leaves\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pruning cannabis leaves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_plant\"><\/span>Check the plant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve finished pruning, you must check the plant to make sure <strong>there aren&#8217;t any twigs left to cut<\/strong>. You must confirm that there are no small and weak twigs left. In the same way, make sure all the big twigs are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and that are not blocking other twigs as it may affect <strong>their development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_advices_after_pruning\"><\/span>Important advices after pruning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After pruning, we must take care of our plants in order to achieve a successful recovery. Some advices are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avoid stressing your plants in excess<\/strong>: during the recovery time, we must have a minimal interaction with the plant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Control and check the plants <\/strong>to avoid stress, illnesses or plagues after pruning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always maintain optimal conditions<\/strong> like the right humidity levels, temperature and light for a proper growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Irrigate them properly<\/strong>: provide the exact water, without exceeding the amount as this could increase the risk of illnesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can <strong>use different fertilizers and supplements<\/strong> to help with the pruning recovery. One of the most recommended products are root stimulators, fertilizers rich in nitrogen or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/111-boosters-additives\">boosters and additives<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pruning is one of the essential techniques to<strong> maximize the production of cannabis plants and to obtain high-quality results<\/strong>. To perform this practice, it is recommended to know how to prune cannabis outdoors, following all the process and advices we\u2019ve mentioned before.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pruning is an essential technique to successfully cultivate your marijuana plants. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":121718,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[254],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-121717","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-marijuana-crops"},"yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":false,"span_bottom":false},"number_of_votes":9,"sum_votes":44},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=121717"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":125695,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/121717\/revisions\/125695"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/121718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=121717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=121717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}