Quote Originally Posted by andy4466uk
see i thought about that but was afraid if i trimmed them i might stress the plants. Once the colas are ready and i've got the best off , i'm kinda less worried about that cos if it goes tits up then i'm alright jack lol (ok that sounds selfish but .....)

Do it about a week before you throw it into flower, it makes the plant look more neat too, trim what doesnt get penetrated...