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Perfect for Daytime Use and Creativity","2025-10-22",{"title":537,"key":538,"entity":415,"items":539},"Latest Posts","latest_posts",[540,554,568,581,594],{"featured_image":541,"url":551,"title":552,"updated_at":553},{"id":542,"path":543,"original":544,"large":545,"alt":546},"5101",{"original":544,"large":545},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.weedseedsexpress.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Foriginal\u002Fgrow-diary-sour-diesel.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.weedseedsexpress.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Flarge\u002Fgrow-diary-sour-diesel.webp",{"en":547,"de":548,"nl":549,"fr":550,"ca":547,"us":547,"uk":547,"au":547,"nz":547},"Sour Diesel Photoperiod Grow Diary Week by Week","Sour Diesel Photoperiod Grow-Tagebuch Woche für Woche","Sour Diesel Photoperiod kweekdagboek week per week","Sour Diesel photopériodique : journal semaine par semaine","\u002Fuk\u002Fblog\u002Fsour-diesel-week-by-week-grow-diary-strain-review","Sour Diesel – Week by Week Grow Diary & Strain 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high-speedfoto van goudkleurige vloeibare cannabisvoeding die in een doorzichtige maatbeker wordt gegoten, met opspattende druppels en gezonde groene cannabisbladeren wazig op de achtergrond.","Une photographie en gros plan à haute vitesse montrant des nutriments liquides de cannabis de couleur dorée versés dans un bécher doseur transparent, avec des éclaboussures et des feuilles de cannabis vertes en bonne santé floues à l’arrière-plan.","\u002Fuk\u002Fblog\u002Fultimate-guide-to-cannabis-nutrients-ec-and-water-quality","The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis Nutrients, EC, and Water 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Review","2026-09-04",{"featured_image":582,"url":591,"title":592,"updated_at":593},{"id":36,"alt":583,"path":36,"large":588,"original":589,"user_context":590},{"au":584,"ca":584,"de":585,"en":584,"fr":586,"nl":587,"nz":584,"uk":584,"us":584},"A close-up of a person's palm holding a pile of mature cannabis seeds and a small green cannabis leaf, illustrating the starting point of growing home medicine and the importance of choosing between high-THC and high-CBD genetics for specific health goals.","Eine Nahaufnahme der Handfläche einer Person, die einen Haufen reifer Cannabissamen und ein kleines grünes Cannabisblatt hält, und damit den Ausgangspunkt für den Anbau von Hausmedizin sowie die Bedeutung der Wahl zwischen Genetik mit hohem THC- und hohem CBD-Gehalt für bestimmte Gesundheitsziele veranschaulicht.","Un gros plan de la paume d’une personne tenant une poignée de graines de cannabis matures et une petite feuille verte de cannabis, illustrant le point de départ de la culture de son 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gedroogde toppen.","https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Flarge\u002Fhow-to-make-feminized-cannabis-seeds-guide.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Foriginal\u002Fhow-to-make-feminized-cannabis-seeds-guide.webp",{"user_url":36,"user_name":36,"user_image":62},"\u002Fuk\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-make-feminised-seeds-at-home","How to Make Your Own feminised Seeds at Home","2026-08-21",{"head":608,"entity":648},{"meta_title":609,"meta_description":610,"meta_related_url":611,"canonical":612,"alternatives":613},"Lollipopping Cannabis: How To Prune For Dense Buds - WSE UK","Stop wasting time on fluffy popcorn buds. Learn exactly when and how to lollipop your cannabis plants to get massive, dense top colas in this guide.",[],"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fblog\u002Flollipopping-cannabis-when-and-how-to-prune-for-dense-buds",[614,616,620,625,630,634,638,640,644],{"url":612,"iso":10,"locale":10,"domain":615},"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com",{"url":617,"iso":618,"locale":619,"domain":615},"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fde\u002Fblog\u002Fcannabis-lollipopping-wann-und-wie-man-fur-dichte-bluten-zuruckschneidet","de","de-DE",{"url":621,"iso":622,"locale":623,"domain":624},"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.nl\u002Fblog\u002Fcannabis-lollipoppen-wanneer-en-hoe-je-snoeit-voor-dichte-toppen","nl","nl-NL","https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.nl",{"url":626,"iso":627,"locale":628,"domain":629},"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.fr\u002Fblog\u002Flollipopping-du-cannabis-quand-et-comment-tailler-pour-des-tetes-denses","fr","fr-FR","https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.fr",{"url":631,"iso":632,"locale":633,"domain":615},"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fca\u002Fblog\u002Flollipopping-cannabis-when-and-how-to-prune-for-dense-buds","ca","en-CA",{"url":635,"iso":636,"locale":637,"domain":615},"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fus\u002Fblog\u002Flollipopping-cannabis-when-and-how-to-prune-for-dense-buds","us","en-US",{"url":639,"iso":7,"locale":11,"domain":615},"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fuk\u002Fblog\u002Flollipopping-cannabis-when-and-how-to-prune-for-dense-buds",{"url":641,"iso":642,"locale":643,"domain":615},"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fau\u002Fblog\u002Flollipopping-cannabis-when-and-how-to-prune-for-dense-buds","au","en-AU",{"url":645,"iso":646,"locale":647,"domain":615},"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fnz\u002Fblog\u002Flollipopping-cannabis-when-and-how-to-prune-for-dense-buds","nz","en-NZ",{"type":415,"data":649},{"id":650,"canonical":10,"url":651,"title":652,"description":653,"clone":654,"indexed":657,"featured_image":658,"meta_title":667,"meta_description":610,"meta_keywords":36,"reading_time":200,"created_at":668,"updated_at":668,"defaultCategory":669,"categories":676,"relatedPosts":677,"author":678},526,"\u002Fuk\u002Fblog\u002Flollipopping-cannabis-when-and-how-to-prune-for-dense-buds","Lollipopping Cannabis: When and How to Prune for Dense Buds","\u003Cp>You finally make it to harvest day. You chop down your beautiful weed plant, hang it up, and start trimming. The top buds look incredible. But as you work your way down the stem, reality hits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire bottom half of your plant is covered in tiny, fluffy, useless popcorn buds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is an absolute nightmare to trim. Most growers just throw that larf straight into the trash or the hash pile. Worse still, your plant wasted a ton of valuable energy growing those tiny flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there is a ridiculously easy way to fix this. It is an advanced \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Fblog\u002Fadvanced-cannabis-plant-training-guide\">cannabis plant training\u003C\u002Fa> technique called lollipopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I used to struggle with bushy, overgrown plants all the time. A few years back, that thick bottom growth trapped a bunch of moisture in my tent. I ended up losing half my crop to bud rot. Good lord, I was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next run, I decided to strip the bottoms of my plants completely bare. Not only did the mould stay away, but my top colas swelled up like absolute balloons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ready to ditch the larf and grow some dense, top-shelf nugs? Let's break down exactly how to lollipop your plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Key Takeaways\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>What it is:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Lollipopping means stripping all the leaves and tiny branches from the bottom third of your plant.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The main benefit:\u003C\u002Fstrong> It forces the plant to push all its energy into the top canopy. This creates massive, dense colas instead of fluffy popcorn buds.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>The perfect timing:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The absolute best time to lollipop is right before you flip to the flowering stage, or during the first two weeks of flower.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Better airflow:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Removing that bottom growth creates great airflow under the canopy. This stops mould and bugs dead in their tracks.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>What Exactly is Lollipopping?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Foriginal\u002Fanatomy-of-lollipopped-cannabis-plant.webp\" alt=\"A side view of a lollipopped cannabis plant in a grow tent, showing bare stems on the bottom half and multiple developing colas on the top half.\" width=\"772\" height=\"503\">\n\u003Cfigcaption>The Anatomy of a Lollipop: This stunning example shows exactly how to strip the \"skirt\" of the plant. By removing the bottom growth, the plant creates a clean, open structure that prioritizes light for the top colas. (Image credit: u\u002FOGBrngBakPgBack via Reddit)\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Lollipopping is a pruning technique that sounds a little silly, but the results are serious. Do not let the fancy name fool you. It is really just giving your weed plant a very specific haircut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imagine a classic lollipop. You have a bare stick at the bottom and a big, round piece of candy at the top. That is exactly what your plant will look like when you finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are going to strip the bottom third of your plant completely bare. No fan leaves. No tiny side branches. No little bud sites. Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do we do this? It all comes down to how light works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your grow light sits at the top of your tent. It shines down on the top canopy. But by the time that light pushes through those big upper leaves—especially if you are running a thick net like in a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Fblog\u002Fscrog-vs-sog-which-cannabis-training-method-yields-more\">ScrOG vs. SOG\u003C\u002Fa> setup—it stops. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bottom branches sit in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they get almost zero light, they will never grow into big buds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But your plant does not know that. It still pumps valuable water and nutrients down to those lower branches just to keep them alive. Those tiny bottom branches are literally stealing energy from your top colas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you chop them off, you stop the theft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Why Should You Lollipop Your Weed Plants?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Foriginal\u002Flarf-vs-dense-cola-cannabis-comparison.webp\" alt=\"A side-by-side comparison of cannabis buds: on the left, a small, airy, and wispy "larf" bud; on the right, a thick, dense, and resinous main cola.\" width=\"772\" height=\"503\">\n\u003Cfigcaption>Quality over Quantity: On the left, a \"larf\" or popcorn bud (via u\u002FaGuyInSomewhere) shows the wispy, airy results of poor light penetration. On the right, a lollipopped plant produces a massive, dense cola (via u\u002FOptimusMatrix) by focusing all its energy on the top canopy.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Taking a pair of scissors to a perfectly healthy plant feels wrong. I get it. But the benefits are just too good to ignore. Here is exactly why every indoor grower should be lollipopping their crop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Bigger, Denser Tops\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>When you cut off those lower branches, the plant redirects all that saved energy straight to the top canopy. The result? Your main colas get significantly fatter and much denser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are trading a bunch of tiny, useless buds for a few massive ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>No More Popcorn Buds\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Trimming larf is the absolute worst part of growing weed. It takes hours of sticky, frustrating work, and the buds barely weigh anything. When you lollipop, you eliminate those bottom bud sites completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Much like \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Fblog\u002Fmainlining-cannabis-a-step-by-step-visual-guide\">mainlining cannabis\u003C\u002Fa>, this guarantees that come harvest day, you only have to trim big, beautiful top-shelf nuggets. It makes the finish line so much easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Pest and mould Prevention\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Foriginal\u002Fcannabis-lollipopping-under-canopy-airflow.webp\" alt=\"A low-angle view of a lollipopped cannabis plant in a grow tent, showing clean bare stems under a trellis net to illustrate improved airflow and pest prevention.\" width=\"772\" height=\"503\">\n\u003Cfigcaption>The \"Wind Tunnel\" Effect: Stripping the lower growth creates a clean, open space for air to circulate freely. This prevents the stagnant, humid air that invites mould and pests to take hold. (Image credit: u\u002FTerpDripz via Reddit)\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>This is a massive benefit that new growers often overlook. When your plant is a thick bush all the way down to the dirt, air cannot move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That trapped moisture is a perfect breeding ground for bud rot, powdery mildew, and nasty pests like fungus gnats. Stripping the bottom bare opens up a wind tunnel under your canopy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fresh air keeps the topsoil dry and blows the bugs away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>When is the Best Time to Lollipop Cannabis?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Timing is everything when you grow weed. If you chop your plant up at the wrong time, you will absolutely ruin your harvest. So, when is the magic window\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The absolute best time to lollipop is right around the flip. You want to make your cuts about a week before you switch your indoor lights to a 12\u002F12 schedule. You can also do it during the first two weeks of the flowering stretch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, the plant is growing like crazy. It has plenty of energy and can easily handle the stress of a heavy pruning. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hear me loud and clear. Do not ever lollipop late in the flowering stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once your plant is focused on making big, sticky buds, it does not want to deal with healing open wounds. If you start hacking off branches in week four or five of flower, the plant will panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will stop growing buds completely and focus on repairing the damage. Your yield will tank. Keep your scissors in your pocket once the real flowers show up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>How to Lollipop Your Plants (Step-by-Step)\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Okay, it is time to get to work. Grab your tools and let's give your plants a haircut. Here is exactly how to do it without messing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Step 1: Prep Your Tools\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Do not just rip branches off with your bare hands. You will tear the main stem and invite infections. Grab a pair of sharp pruning snips. Wipe the blades down with some rubbing alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You want them completely sterile so you keep your weed babies safe and healthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Step 2: Find Your Canopy Line\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Stand back and look at your plant. You need to find the bottom third. Imagine a horizontal line cutting across the plant right where the light stops penetrating the top leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything above that line stays. Everything below that line has to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Foriginal\u002Fhow-to-lollipop-cannabis-diagram-1-3-rule.webp\" alt=\"An instructional diagram showing a cannabis plant before and after lollipopping, with a dotted line indicating the bottom third of the plant to be pruned.\" width=\"772\" height=\"503\">\n\u003Cfigcaption>The 1\u002F3 Rule: Use this guide to visualize your canopy line. By removing the foliage and small branches from the bottom third of the plant, you redirect all growth energy to the top colas. (Image credit: GrowYourFour.ca)\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Ch3>Step 3: Strip the Bottom Growth\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Now, start snipping. Cut off all the small branches, fan leaves, and tiny bud sites below your imaginary line. Cut them as close to the main stem as you can. Do not be shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you finish, the bottom of your plant should look completely bare, just like the stick of a lollipop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Step 4: Let the Plant Rest\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>This is a high-stress technique. Your plant just lost a lot of leaves and branches. It needs a minute to catch its breath. Give it a few days of rest. Do not change the light schedule or blast it with heavy nutrients right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just keep your tent environment stable and let her heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Lollipopping vs. Defoliation: What is the Difference?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"image\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweedseedsexpress.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fposts\u002Foriginal\u002Flollipopping-vs-defoliation-comparison-cannabis.webp\" alt=\"A side-by-side comparison of two cannabis plants in grow tents; the left shows lollipopping with bare lower stems, while the right shows defoliation with leaves thinned out but lower branches remaining.\" width=\"772\" height=\"503\">\n\u003Cfigcaption>Spot the Difference: On the left, a lollipopped plant (via Reddit) has its lower \"skirt\" completely removed to focus energy upward. On the right, a defoliated plant (via u\u002FOwenMichael312) has been thinned out to let light through, but the lower structure remains intact.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>If you hang around weed forums long enough, you will hear people use the words lollipopping and defoliation like they mean the exact same thing. Let me clear this up right now. They are totally different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defoliation is just plucking leaves. You go through the top and middle of your plant and snip off a few big fan leaves. Why? Because those giant leaves act like umbrellas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They block the light from hitting the buds hiding underneath them. Defoliation is just a light trim to let the light shine through the canopy. You are not cutting off any branches or bud sites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lollipopping is a much heavier pruning technique. You are not just plucking a few leaves to make some space. You are completely removing entire branches and bud sites from the bottom third of the plant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are changing the actual structure of the plant, not just thinning out the top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think of it like this. Defoliation is a quick trim off the top. Lollipopping is shaving the sides completely bald.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Can You Lollipop Autoflowers?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>This is a question I see all the time. Autoflowering seeds are incredibly popular right now. They grow fast and they are tough as nails. But can they handle a heavy pruning like lollipopping?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The short answer is yes. But you have to be very careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, autoflowers have a strict genetic timer. They are going to start flowering in a few weeks no matter what you do. Because they grow so fast, they do not have a lot of time to recover from heavy stress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you chop off half the plant, an autoflower might just panic. It can stunt its own growth completely. If that happens, your yield will drop like a rock. Nobody wants that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, if you want to lollipop an auto, keep it light. Only snip off the very bottom branches that are basically dragging in the dirt. Leave the middle branches alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Be gentle, make your cuts early in the vegetative stage, and let the plant do its thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>The Wrap Up\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>So, there we go. That is everything you need to know about lollipopping your weed plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know it feels absolutely terrifying to chop away so much green growth. Your brain is screaming at you to just leave the plant alone. But trust me on this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you see those top colas swell up into massive, dense rocks, you will never go back to growing messy bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You get better airflow, you keep the mould away, and you never have to trim annoying popcorn buds again. It is a total win for your indoor grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now you just need some top-tier genetics to practice on. Head over to the WeedSeedsExpress shop right now. Grab a pack of our heaviest yielding seeds, get your pruning snips ready, and let's grow some absolute monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"au":655,"ca":655,"de":656,"en":656,"fr":656,"nl":656,"nz":655,"uk":655,"us":655},"enabled","disabled","index",{"id":36,"alt":659,"path":36,"large":664,"original":665,"user_context":666},{"au":660,"ca":660,"de":661,"en":660,"fr":662,"nl":663,"nz":660,"uk":660,"us":660},"A professional before-and-after side-by-side comparison of a row of cannabis plants being lollipopped in a grow room, showing the removal of lower foliage to create bare stems. Photo by u\u002Fh1gh3r420 on Reddit.","Ein professioneller Vorher-nachher-Seitenvergleich einer Reihe von Cannabispflanzen, die in einem Growraum gelollipopt werden, der das Entfernen des unteren Laubs zeigt, um kahle Stängel zu erzeugen. 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