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I think the timing of pup removal is important. Personally, I don't do it from plants that have a flower or bunch. My understanding is that once the flower has emerged, removing pups off the flowering mother corm can be detrimental for some varieties because the flowering plant will no longer grow new roots to replace ones damaged when removing pups. This isn't from personal experience, just what I've read. But I err on the side of caution and leave pups on plants with fruit hanging, and remove pups prior to flowering or after harvest. I'm sure people like Gabe, Nick, and Keith who've grown commercially could give us more insight.