Disclaimer!!
Don't do what I am doing just because I am doing it. Especially with something as stressful and potentially detrimental as this. I am only doing this because I'm highly experienced at doing really dumb shit. But I've done this before, and I understand somewhat the variables that make this technique highly productive. Just do your research if you try and pull off some shit like this.
Alright..
Before:
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After:
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Looks crazy wrong doesnt it.
There are a few theories as to why this works in a fast growing system, and I believe it has a lot to do with building a big plant with a big root mass, and then reducing the above ground plant matter so that what little is left, now has a very large and highly efficient root structure to feed its new growth.
From here I won't be pruning any nodes, just letting it rip. In about 3 weeks ill strip leaves again.
Is this method stressful? Fuck yes. You need to dim lights for a day or so and play them nice music.
Can they take it? Yes they can, and they will be better off for it in 3 weeks time. But again, this is something I would only try in a fast system like hydroponics, with a bit of practice and confidence with the system first.