{"id":86955,"date":"2022-07-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants\/"},"modified":"2023-08-31T17:20:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T15:20:01","slug":"when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"When and How to Prune Marijuana Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Depending on why you want to prune<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your plants, you\u2019ll need to do it one way or another, or at a certain time or another. That&#8217;s why it is necessary to know <\/span><b>when and how to prune marijuana plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with which you can get the best of the results. At<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GB The Green Brand, your favorite growshop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll get everything you need to prune your crops.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4fd0928357a\" 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-6a4fd0928357a\"  \/><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\/when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants\/#Why_to_prune_marijuana_plants\" >Why to prune marijuana plants<\/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\/when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants\/#When_to_prune_marijuana_plants\" >When to prune marijuana plants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants\/#How_to_prune_marijuana_plants\" >How to prune marijuana plants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants\/#Cuttings\" >Cuttings<\/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\/when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants\/#Getting_two_central_stems\" >Getting two central stems<\/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\/when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants\/#How_to_get_a_wide_and_short_plant_indoors\" >How to get a wide and short plant indoors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-prune-marijuana-plants\/#Considerations_about_how_to_prune_marijuana_plants\" >Considerations about how to prune marijuana plants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_to_prune_marijuana_plants\"><\/span><b>Why to prune marijuana plants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marijuana plants are pruned with the aim of promoting healthy growth. This practice is done because<\/span><b> when pruning, we remove parts that are damaged<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, unproductive, or that block the light that the plant needs for a proper development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, the plant concentrates its energy on <\/span><b>nourishing and strengthening its leaves, buds, and branches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which encourages better airflow and light exposure. This way, denser buds filled with cannabinoids can be formed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pruning should be <\/span><b>done in a controlled way<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as if done in excess, we can harm our plant\u2019s health and development, weakening them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_prune_marijuana_plants\"><\/span><b>When to prune marijuana plants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should prune our marijuana plants during their growth stage, before the plant is mature and ready to flower. For that, we should take into account the following key points:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plant should be <\/span><b>about 30 cm (1 ft) tall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and have multiple sets of leaves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid pruning mature plants <\/span><b>entering their flowering stage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it may delay flowering.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During flowering, this process should be <\/span><b>carefully done without cutting in excess<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there&#8217;s a need to remove damaged or unhealthy tissue, it can be done in both vegetative and flowering cycles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_prune_marijuana_plants\"><\/span><b>How to prune marijuana plants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To successfully carry out pruning, you\u2019ll only need to have a pair of sharp and clean shears on hand, which can be sterilized to prevent pathogens from infecting the plant. Again, these pruning scissors should be sharp to make a clean and quick cut, so that plants can heal faster without undue harm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When learning<\/span><b> how to prune marijuana plants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&#8217;s important to consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/topping-cannabis-plants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different methods of pruning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as the following aspects:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuttings\"><\/span><b>Cuttings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/cloning-cannabis-rockwool-jiffy-pellets\/\"><b>marijuana cutting<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll need to cut a length of stem, trimming it neatly just below a few nodes to bury it in the middle of the rooting medium. This way, the roots will sprout from the buried node, so it can continue to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"cannabis cuttings\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/cultivo-de-marihuana-61.jpg.webp\" alt=\"cannabis cuttings\" width=\"786\" height=\"490\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut as shown in the picture. Remove the branch from the node you&#8217;re burying, <\/span><b>make a 45-degree cut on the buried part<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and place it directly into a rockwool cube, jiffy pellet, or any aeroponic propagator. With proper care, you&#8217;ll have roots in a short time, typically within a few days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_two_central_stems\"><\/span><b>Getting two central stems<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get two central stems and avoid the production from spreading around, we\u2019ll need to cut above the<\/span><b> two branches of our preference to let them grow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This cut should be made right where the new two twigs come from, leaving about a centimeter or less than an inch in the trunk with the new two stems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"cannabis central stems\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/poda-apical.jpg.webp\" alt=\"cannabis central stems\" width=\"3648\" height=\"2736\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The previous picture shows how the two sprouts come out from the trunk. In a few days, the wound will be sealed and the new central tips will have the main attention of your plant. This way, the <\/span><b>maximum yield will be concentrated in that part<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it will recognize the two branches on the top as the central stems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_a_wide_and_short_plant_indoors\"><\/span><b>How to get a wide and short plant indoors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To perform this kind of prune, we\u2019ll have to <\/span><b>take some precautions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as we\u2019ll have to take the cut in the fattest part of the trunk, making a wound that must be covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, our plant will have a <\/span><b>wide amount of buds all over the plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, producing a blanket of flowers of around 40&#215;40 cm (1.3&#215;1.3 ft) to fill a 4-tier tent of a square meter (or inch) or 9-tier tent of 120&#215;120 cm (4&#215;4 in).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"wide and short plant indoors\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/poda-tronco.jpg.webp\" alt=\"wide and short plant indoors\" width=\"3648\" height=\"2736\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, the bud production will be distributed from the smallest to largest flowers. The cut must be made at the height of the bottom branches, getting a<\/span><b> \u201ccandelabra-like\u201d plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the shorter branches must be at the same height as the longer ones. In regards to the trunk\u2019s wound, we\u2019ll have to cover it with a pruning sealer for cuttings or candle wax, so we prevent dirt or plagues from infecting our plant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Considerations_about_how_to_prune_marijuana_plants\"><\/span><b>Considerations about how to prune marijuana plants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pruning consists of cutting a part of the plant so it will <\/span><b>focus its energy on other areas to better absorb light<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This doesn\u2019t mean that we can perform a cut anywhere. Leaves play a <\/span><b>very important role in the plant\u2019s development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we remove leaves, they will lose lots of strength, as they act like a nutrient reservoir in case plants need it someday. If <\/span><b>a leaf is not receiving enough light<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the plant will absorb it and the lead will dry until it turns yellow and falls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"pruning cannabis plants\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/poda-hojas.jpg.webp\" alt=\"pruning cannabis plants\" width=\"1671\" height=\"1148\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to avoid is pruning during flowering. Plants need a few days to recover from prune-induced stress, and it takes a while to decide where the new branch or central stem is going to grow from. Likewise, you must avoid this practice <\/span><b>right after your <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/224-cannabis-seeds\"><b>marijuana seeds<\/b><\/a><b> (either <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/40-feminized-seeds\"><b>feminized<\/b><\/a><b> or regular) have germinated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can prune to change your plants\u2019 shape, but never prune at the top to allow more light to reach the bottom, as <\/span><b>the top is always more productive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than the bottom even if you want it to get more light. The logical thing to do would be to prune the bottom so that the top can produce even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know <\/span><b>how to prune marijuana plants properly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the only thing left is to choose which pruning method you are going to perform to obtain the finest results.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to prune marijuana plants properly, to obtain the finest results in your cannabis crops.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":127462,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","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":[253],"tags":[339],"class_list":["post-86955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-on-how-to-grow","tag-destacado-en"],"yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":false,"span_bottom":false},"number_of_votes":11,"sum_votes":53},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86955","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=86955"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86955\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":126833,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86955\/revisions\/126833"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/127462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}