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How-to: Pruning Marijuana Plants Outside and Get More Buds

jim by jim
2025-04-28
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How-to: Pruning Marijuana Plants Outside and Get More Buds
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Alright, so you wanna hear about how I prune my marijuana plants outdoors? Buckle up, it’s a bit of a journey, but totally worth it for bigger, better buds!

Getting Started: Knowing When to Chop

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How-to: Pruning Marijuana Plants Outside and Get More Buds

First off, timing is everything. I usually start pruning a few weeks into the vegetative stage, after the plant has a good amount of growth. You’re looking for a plant that’s sturdy and has at least 5-6 nodes (those are the spots where leaves and branches grow from the main stem). I waited till my plants were about a foot tall before I even thought about touching them.

Tools of the Trade: Keep It Clean

Grab some sharp, clean pruning shears or scissors. Seriously, clean them! I wipe mine down with rubbing alcohol before and after each plant to prevent spreading any diseases. You don’t wanna introduce any nasty stuff to your precious ladies.

The Main Event: Topping for Bushier Growth

  • Topping: This is where you snip off the main stem above a node. I usually go for the 3rd or 4th node from the top. This forces the plant to grow two main colas (the big, bud-producing stems) instead of just one. Basically, you’re telling the plant to get wider, not just taller.
  • Low Stress Training (LST): After topping, I use soft plant ties to gently bend and tie down the main stems. This exposes more of the plant to sunlight, encouraging even more growth. Think of it like sunbathing for your cannabis!

Getting Rid of the Unnecessary: Removing Lower Growth

Now, let’s talk about those lower branches. The ones that barely get any sunlight and are kinda just hanging out near the bottom? Yeah, those are energy suckers. I carefully remove them, along with any yellowing or dead leaves. This is called “lollipopping” because you’re shaping the plant to look a bit like a lollipop – a thick top and a bare stem.

Why bother? Because by removing those unproductive branches, you’re forcing the plant to focus all its energy on the top colas, where you want the biggest, juiciest buds.

How-to: Pruning Marijuana Plants Outside and Get More Buds

Defoliation: A Little Scary, But Effective

Defoliation is basically removing some of the fan leaves (the big, iconic cannabis leaves) to improve airflow and light penetration. I don’t go crazy with this, but I’ll pluck off some of the larger leaves that are shading the lower bud sites. It feels a little scary at first, like you’re hurting the plant, but trust me, it’s for the best.

During Flowering: Fine-Tuning for Maximum Buds

Once the plant starts flowering, I keep an eye on those lower bud sites. If they’re still shaded or not developing well, I’ll remove them. Again, the goal is to focus all the plant’s energy on the top buds.

Important: Don’t Overdo It!

The key is to be gentle and not remove too much at once. You don’t want to stress the plant too much. A little bit of pruning here and there is much better than a massive chop-a-thon.

The Result: A Bushy, Bud-Heavy Plant

How-to: Pruning Marijuana Plants Outside and Get More Buds

After a few weeks of pruning and training, you should have a plant that’s bushy, well-ventilated, and loaded with bud sites that are getting plenty of sunlight. It takes a little time and effort, but the results are definitely worth it. I’m talking bigger yields and higher quality buds, man! It’s like giving your plants a little TLC and they reward you big time.

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