When to Stop Training Cannabis Plants
By The Budometry TeamPublished Updated
Training is a veg and early-flower activity. The plant tells you when it is done, and ignoring that signal costs real flower.
Part of our pillar guide: Plant Training, Pests and Troubleshooting
The cutoffs
- Topping: stop 1-2 weeks before flip
- LST and tucking: stop around week 2-3 of flower
- Supercropping: stop at week 2 of flower
- Heavy defoliation: stop at week 3 of flower
- Lollipopping: stop at week 3 of flower
Why the stretch is the boundary
During the first two to three weeks of 12/12, stems are still growing and flexible and the plant recovers quickly. Once the stretch ends, energy goes entirely into flower production and every wound is a diversion.
What is still allowed late
Supporting heavy colas with stakes or netting, removing dead or moldy material, and pulling leaves that are already yellow and loose.
Frequently asked questions
- My plant is touching the light in week five, what do I do?
- Raise the light, dim it, or lower the pot. Do not bend a lignified stem in week five.
The full guide on this topic
Plant Training, Pests and Troubleshooting
Topping, LST and SCROG explained, plus how to identify and stop spider mites, fungus gnats and powdery mildew, and how to read leaf symptoms correctly.