SOIL Pruning

[Imawordsmith]

I am a new grower. I have 2 plants that I am growing indoors. In my excitement about trying to grow I have let my plants get too tall. I realize now I should have topped them a while ago and I am wondering exactly how much I can safely cut off the top. I am also wondering if doing some pruning might help. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[echdk3]

Hey there Imawordsmith. For this sort of question, pictures are pretty much essential. Can you post some?

 

[SoOrbudgal]

How's about a pic Imawordsmith or just count where the leaf comes out from bottom of plant count up to 3-4 leaf nodes and wack it off.

 

[bboyfromwayback]

As long as it’s in the vegetative state you can prune it as small as you want. Just make sure you make your cuts above a growth node. Only harm is the time, electricity and extra nutes used to veg it to a height that’s too big.

 

[Canuck147]

Bend her over .

 

[Xena]

That’s my motto! 😳👊😄

 

[dphipps1020]

Pictures would definitely help. You didn't mention if you were in veg or flower, pretty important detail.

 

[SoOrbudgal]

Oh yes do bend the plant over this group loves that LOL

 

[Imawordsmith]

Plants are in veg stage.

 

[dphipps1020]

Couple of options there. Either bend them over and tie them down, or top them as low as you need to.

 

[bboyfromwayback]

Bend her over and tie her down! Sounds like a great way to start the new year😂

 

[Imawordsmith]

Ok. So I jumped in with both feet and bent those girls over. I have 2 plants so I bent them in towards each other so they would get more light. Now that the bent parts are kind of clumped together should I expect them to start looking for the light and poking their leaves up a bit? I have still got some nerves being a newbie and all. Thanks.

 

[dphipps1020]

Yes, they will start growing back toward the light

 

[bboyfromwayback]

Depending on the level of stress involved they may be turned up in a couple hours or a day