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LST
Hymes
started grow question 5y ago
Want to do some LST when should I start
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Week 2
Techniques. LST
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smoke24
answered grow question 5y ago
She should be ready in another 10 days or so. You want about 4-5 sets of true leaves before starting LST. Happy growing.
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hannabis420
answered grow question 5y ago
Best to start LST young when stems are flexible-- start when she grows 5-6 total nodes
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LST advice
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Week 2
Techniques. LST
4y ago
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Hey this is my first plant. Went all good till now. Not the growth i had wished for, but im happy. Day 21 now i see pistils clearly. Isnt it a bit early for pistils, because the plant is relatively small. How should i proceed? LST? Topping an option or is it too late?
Week 4
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Topping
2y ago
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Soxlvr22
Thoughts?
Should I be concerned or do something differently? The plants all seem to be very small height wise, but otherwise doing well.
Week 3
Plant. Too short
Techniques. LST
5y ago
3
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Jardunny
slow growth
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Week 4
Other. Other
Plant. Too short
Techniques. LST
5y ago
2
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Mosquito_Haarlem
Good or wrong lst?
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Week 3
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Weitere Pflege und Training
Es wird immer mehr Blattmasse. Was kann bzw. darf bzw. sollte ich abschneiden? Darf ich LST noch weitermachen und die Triebe noch in die "richtige" Richtung leiten? Ab wann sollte ich den Blüte-Dünger verwenden? Vielen Dank schon mal für eure Antworten. Ich liebe diese Community
Week 4
Feeding. Schedule
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Defoliation
3mo ago
6
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Noidz
LST already?
Hello My plants are very small for its age. Is it to soon to LST, considering they are small? Was this a mistake? Thanks :)
Techniques. LST
6y ago
5
3
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Mikewithgreenthumbs420
I FIM her already shoots r going good do I top her now
So I did some FIMming already than transplanted her she's looking good after transplant just bending leaves today not sure if I should top this girl now any suggestions? Should I try tie the top down I fell like I'm asking too much thanks for the help everyone
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
2
2
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ProfDoty
When and how do I cut fan leaves
Can I cut some of the big fan leaves off that are blocking light to the bud sights ?? And if so what’s the best way to cut without harming the plant?? And is there a wrong way to LST ??
Week 4
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
4
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NIagaraFalls420
Auto training techniques lst/hst/topping
Just about to start a few auto flowers, will be my second auto grow. Any tips for best training methods? I know lst is most popular but any recommendations on which one works best? Also any advice on topping? Lots of people say don’t but lots of growers seem to do this. Thanks!
Week 24
Techniques. LST
Techniques. HST
Techniques. Topping
5y ago
2
2
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Djoudjouuu
LST Time
Hey ! Do you think i can begin LST at this stage, or it is too late and it will damage my plants ? Also if you have some advices for doing good LST i'm open ! Thanks 💪 !
Week 5
Techniques. LST
4y ago
1
1
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String
What leaves are ok to remove?
Hi! Is it fine to remove the upper fan leaves on this plant as well or should I wait thill the side branches get bigger leaves? I removed the lowers leaves after LST so nothing touches the soil, but some of them are blocking a bit light for the new growth. Thanks!
Week 4
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Defoliation
4y ago
1
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Zweibel
LST on rigid main stem
I think I should have started with LST sooner. The main stem is rather rigid now. Unfortunately, I was away during Week 3. Would you recommend gradually pulling it sideways or better to leave it alone at this stage?
Week 4
Techniques. LST
5y ago
2
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Staggerlee
Why do my autos take longer than everyone else with same strain
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Other. General questions
Plant. Other
Techniques. LST
3y ago
2
4
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RedEyes34
My Bruce Banner auto is 2 weeks old today. I’m planning on doing a scrog net and doing some LST to my plants. My question is when do I start LST?
Techniques. LST
5y ago
7
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theoracle
please heeeeelp :s
grow box : width 38, depth 42, height 86 for one auto flower the temperature is 32-33, the temperature in the room is the same, it is very warm outside. distance from light 38cm. plan to use lst teq .pot size is 10 l. what would you advise ?? and what you think about temperature?
Other. General questions
Setup. Lighting
Techniques. LST
5y ago
6
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growingpepini
LST ok? Defoliation?
Should I cut away more branches or fan leaves? Also I'm not sure about the best time to lolipop her. Is it to late or is it ok to do it while beginning to flower?😬😬
Week 10
Techniques. LST
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5y ago
4
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buddhi_coop
Can I start flowering / transitioning ?
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Week 8
Setup. Strains - Photoperiod
Techniques. LST
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5y ago
2
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munchiesart
Is it time for LST?
Do you think I should start LST for ALH girls or wait a while? Friends who do the same Grow usually continue by doing LST on the 3rd and 5th weeks. I would be glad if you examine the photos below and enlighten me on this subject.
Techniques. LST
5y ago
1
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Training Automatics - best practices!
Hi guys. How do you go about training automatics? Some say only LST, some don't hesitate to top several times and some say to just leave it grow by itself. I'd love to top'em a few times but I'm not sure. Please HALP! Thank you! (Pic pretty unrelated, it's my last Mimosa EVO)
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5y ago
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