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Should I Train?
TheMadHasher
started grow question 6y ago
This is my first time growing an auto flowering strain. I’ve heard mixed opinions about training them. My question is are there any truly beneficial training techniques for auto flowering strains?
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Week 4
Techniques. LST
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GMSgrows
answered grow question 6y ago
LST is all I would do to an auto. Less stress bigger plant. Autos only have so long to grow so I dont like to slow. Cheers
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Makevelius
answered grow question 6y ago
LST only as it will stunt its growth because they grow for a limited time only. (Less time repairing more time producing)
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Tweak
answered grow question 6y ago
You can train autos, but don’t use any high stress technique. Use only LST and you can really improve your yields.
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Deano1804
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Techniques. LST
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Kirtger97
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Hola a todos mis queridos amigos! Tengo una serie de preguntas que espero me puedan responder, ¿aproximadamente cuando debo de dejar de hacer LST? ¿Está bien que lo realice aún que ya está empezando su periodo de floración? Saludos!!!
Week 5
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Week 4
Techniques. LST
5y ago
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HecticJardin
Water and LST
It's my first Grow, going into week 3 should I go above 0.5ltr per pot? I want to try lst, I only have pipe cleaners and I don't think they are quite big enough for me to try lst yet should I wait a couple more days or just go for it?
Week 3
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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How often do you adjust lst in a week?
How often do you adjust lst and tucking leaf down in a week?
Week 4
Techniques. LST
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LST during flower
Is it okay to still perform LST during flowering? I've Been doing some very minor defoliation on tiny bud sites down low that aren't getting any light. I want to tie down some more branches but I also don't want to stress it too much at this stage. Just one week into flowing.
Week 8
Techniques. LST
4y ago
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LST
I just LST’d 3 more plants. How do they look? Any suggestions?
Week 4
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Did I start LST too early?
At day 22, did I start LST too early? I feel that I may have stunted the growth a little from overheating, but didn't want to wait too long to start training. Also, would a higher-powered light cause less distance between the nodes, and therefore make LST harder/less effective?
Week 3
Setup. Lighting
Techniques. LST
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Is this LST true?
Am i doing the LST technique right? Note: i topped yesterday.
Week 5
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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ramika
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Week 11
Plant. Too short
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Topping
6y ago
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Week 3
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DANNYBLUE1
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I am going to have to LST at some point very soon. I am not sure how or where to do this. Any tips please help
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Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Milesahead
Some advices for growing autos outdoor in summer
What advice can you give me for proper growth and flowering outdoors? It is summer and the temperature here is high, 35ºC in the sun and the humidity is around 30%. Is it better to expose it under the direct sun or semi shade? Shall I do a LST or do I let it grow naturally? Than
Week 1
Setup. Outdoor
Techniques. LST
5y ago
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Gatterzzz
Low plant LST - possibly stunted
Does anyone have any opinions regarding the LST being that low? PAR is around 635 with a DLI of 46 at the tallest cola. pH is quite constant between 6.2-6.5 with very little nutrients given so far.
Week 6
Plant. Too short
Techniques. LST
4y ago
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peito
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Techniques. LST
5y ago
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5y ago
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Week 8
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