Lolly popping is a great technique you can use to increase your yields. It works by removing all the lower branches and leaves of the plant. I would recommend going from the base about half a foot up. On larger plants you could go a foot or a foot and a half from the base of the plant. This enables the plant to send the energy to the top of the canopy. Lolly popping your plants will also allow air flow through the base of your stems. You will be able to see what's going on and it will be a lot easier to detect pests, bugs and diseases. Humidity can build up when foliage is very thick at the bottom, as there is lower amounts of air, this causes fungus and rot which we need to avoid. Removing these branches and leaves will solve that issue. So many important reasons why it is good to Lolly pop your plant.
Grow It Yourself Hydroponics recommend using a clean sharp pair of pruning scissors to get clean cut. Getting a clean cut is important to avoid diseases. Using a pair of Easy Snip Curved Pruning Scissors will be ideal and perfect for the job. They have sharp blades and the spring system helps when handling. It's a very good product and we highly recommend as they will give you a brilliant cut with little effort and save you loads of time. No brainer!