Had some issues early on with this strain, but since then it has taken off big time. The stems/stalks are already sticky. I've learned with photoperiods you can bend the stems a lot easier than with auto's. Pinching stems and gently breaking them to bend them has been a good kinda stress for this plant, within a day of doing so the stress causes the plant to get a jolt and grow a lot quicker. I jus pinch and roll the stem until it's softer then bend it.