{"id":87413,"date":"2022-08-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/lollipop-pruning-technique\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T08:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:46:24","slug":"lollipop-pruning-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/lollipop-pruning-technique\/","title":{"rendered":"Lollipop Pruning Technique"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pruning cultivation techniques <\/strong>involve cutting certain parts of the plant to <strong>force it to focus its energy in concrete points that have a greater bud production capacity.<\/strong> There are plenty of pruning styles, such as apical, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/fimming-in-marijuana-cultivation\/\">FIM <\/a>or <strong>lollipop<\/strong>, which is very popular and easy to carry out, hugely <strong>boosting the yield<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The idea of lollipopping<\/strong> is for the plant to focus its energy on the top part. Its name is due to the fact that the<strong> lower branches end up naked<\/strong>, which makes the plant <strong>look like a lollipop<\/strong>. The basic procedure consists of removing the lower branches and leaves of the cannabis plants, as that part doesn\u2019t receive enough light anyway, thus the buds in that area are smaller but use some of the energy of the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pruning the plant with the lollipop technique promotes<strong> the energy of the plant to centers on the top<\/strong>, absorbing all the light efficiently. This process improves airflow, <strong>increases the yield and prevents plagues<\/strong>, as infection prone areas are removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\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-6a311eb77b26b\" 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-6a311eb77b26b\"  \/><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\/lollipop-pruning-technique\/#When_is_the_right_moment_to_perform_a_lollipop_prune\" >When is the right moment to perform a lollipop prune?<\/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\/lollipop-pruning-technique\/#How_to_do_the_lollipop_pruning_technique\" >How to do the lollipop pruning technique<\/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\/lollipop-pruning-technique\/#Indoor_lollipopping\" >Indoor lollipopping<\/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\/lollipop-pruning-technique\/#Outdoor_lollipopping\" >Outdoor lollipopping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/lollipop-pruning-technique\/#The_best_shears_to_do_lollipop_pruning\" >The best shears to do lollipop pruning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/lollipop-pruning-technique\/#Samurai_Warrior_Pruning_Shears\" >Samurai Warrior Pruning Shears<\/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\/lollipop-pruning-technique\/#V-Cut_Pruning_Shears\" >V-Cut Pruning Shears<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_right_moment_to_perform_a_lollipop_prune\"><\/span>When is the right moment to perform a lollipop prune?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of theories regarding the right moment to do a lollipop prune. Some growers say that this technique<strong> should take place two weeks before the plant starts the flowering period<\/strong>, while others prefer to wait until the<strong> first pistils are out.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that, just like all cannabis procedures, the best moment <strong>depends on the strain and in the cultivation area<\/strong>. In <strong>sativa dominant strains<\/strong>, which grow a lot once they enter the 12\/12 period, it is best to wait until they are developed and act accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand,<strong> indica genetics<\/strong>, which don\u2019t grow as much, will do well with a lollipop prune a<strong> few days before starting the flowering period<\/strong>. That way, plants can put all of their energy into growing buds from the very start, increasing the final size of the buds a fair bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, taking into account that each plant has its own needs, it can be concluded that lollipopping must be done between <strong>15 days before the start <\/strong>of the flowering period and<strong> 15 days after entering the 12\/12 <\/strong>photoperiod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s quite common for <strong>lollipop pruning and SCROG (Screen of Green) to go hand in hand<\/strong> as the two techniques complement each other perfectly. By removing the lower branches and using the SCROG technique, you <strong>widen the horizontal composition of the grow<\/strong>, increasing the yield significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Lollipop.jpg.webp\" alt=\"lollipop\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"lollipop pruning\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_do_the_lollipop_pruning_technique\"><\/span>How to do the lollipop pruning technique<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lollipopping is mainly used indoors, where<strong> airflow isn\u2019t even<\/strong> and <strong>lighting<\/strong> comes only <strong>from the top of the grow tent<\/strong>, which limits its expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indoor_lollipopping\"><\/span>Indoor lollipopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to apply the lollipop pruning technique correctly, you must follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Get yourself a good pair of pruning shears<\/strong>. Some growers prefer to use one with a hard tip for the tougher branches and a thin tip scissor for the weaker branches.<\/li><li>Calculate<strong> five nodes<\/strong> from the top part of the plant (on average, you can start lower, depending on your needs or goals).<\/li><li>Remove the foliage from the chosen nodes and up to the substrate. Be very careful not to damage other parts of the plant, like the stem.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This last step is very controversial as some growers decide to <strong>cut the entire branch<\/strong>, leaving the stem naked. This method, although popular and used often, can <strong>cause infections<\/strong> and stress the plant too much, which <strong>puts the plant at risk of hermaphroditism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid such a situation from happening, some experts reckon it is best to leave <strong>1\/3 of the naked branches<\/strong>. Either way, the benefits will be the same, as <strong>the part that absorbs energy is the leaves, not the branches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outdoor_lollipopping\"><\/span>Outdoor lollipopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lollipop pruning technique isn\u2019t usually necessary on outdoor grows because<strong> the sun moves in different directions<\/strong> and <strong>air reaches all the parts of the plant<\/strong>. Besides, the leaves <strong>provide shade,<\/strong> therefore, most growers prefer to keep them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_shears_to_do_lollipop_pruning\"><\/span>The best shears to do lollipop pruning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samurai_Warrior_Pruning_Shears\"><\/span>Samurai Warrior Pruning Shears<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/tools-and-accessories\/3358-shears-samurai-warrior.html\">Samurai Warrior Pruning Shears <\/a>are perfect for lollipopping due to its non-slip handle and <strong>stainless steel blades<\/strong>. These pruning shears can cut branches and stems of up to 2.54 cm diameter and are also suitable for manicuring the plant afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tijeras-Poda-Samurai-Warrior.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Samurai Warrior Pruning Shears\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" title=\"Samurai Warrior Pruning Shears\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"V-Cut_Pruning_Shears\"><\/span>V-Cut Pruning Shears<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thinner branches require a more delicate tool<\/strong>, such as the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/tools\/6441-v-cut-straight-blade-pruning-shears.html\"> V-Cut pruning shears<\/a>. Its straight tip provides easy access to deeper and lower branches, which are often hard to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tijeras-V-Cut.png.webp\" alt=\"V-Cut Pruning Shears\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" title=\"V-Cut Pruning Shears\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pruning cultivation techniques involve cutting certain parts of the plant to force it to focus its energy in concrete points that have a greater bud production capacity. There are plenty of pruning styles, such as apical, FIM or lollipop, which is very popular and easy to carry out, hugely boosting the yield. 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