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HST or LST for short plants?
Growernotshower1
started grow question 5y ago
Should a plant with very small internodal distance get topped or is LST + scrog probably enough to open her up?
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Week 2
Techniques. LST
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Albeginner420
answered grow question 5y ago
Lst and defoliation or scrog are the Gold standard. Less stress and same results in less time.
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Cremo
Remove or tie down fan leaves?
Hi guys, what's the better option, removing big ass fan leaves to give bud nodes more exposure to light or tie fan leaves down? I tied a few down but don't know if that's a good idea. Help is greatly appreciated ;)
Week 6
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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Sejanus21
LST: Am I doing it correctly?
I am a total newbie. I am doing LST right? Please see the recent pictures. Any tips are appreciated.
Week 4
Techniques. LST
3y ago
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baboone
Advice and guidance on LST techniques. How did mine do?
Any tips on future LST techniques would be greatly appreciated
Techniques. LST
5y ago
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Greenbean420
Topping and LST
(Not autos) I've topped before, but was wondering can you achieve the same yield just LSTing without topping, or is it best to do both? I know there's lots of info online but i feel more reassured listening to you guys lol, cheers
Week 3
Other. General questions
Techniques. LST
Techniques. HST
6y ago
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Wilmer
Lst timing and tecnique
Am I starting LST in the good way? I'm not sure about it : it's too early , am I doing good?
Week 3
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Lazydaze428
Correct spot Y/N
First time trying LST and my question is this.is the twine in a good spot,should I move it up or down or just leave it the hell alone?
Week 4
Techniques. LST
5y ago
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CornerBud
Broken branch on auto plant
I was doing some LST training on my auto plant and accidentally broke one of its branches. Will this significantly impact my yields? I've already covered it with Scotch tape.
Techniques. LST
2y ago
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RealTrees_uk
Too small ?? An lst
It’s my first time growing just wanted abit of reassurance on my malana bomb auto should it be bigger 3 To 4 weeks in also does it look like I have low stress trained my plant correctly thanks ✌️🏻
Plant. Too short
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Mosquito_Haarlem
Lst start
When should I start the lst? Now or should I wait?
Week 3
Techniques. LST
6y ago
13
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TerryFlanagan
LST?
Just wondering if it'd be good to do some LST on my baby, it's a Afghan Kush Ryder so will only be small I'd imagine looks like already early stages of flowering in week 3
Techniques. LST
6y ago
2
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Boscoweed
LST!!!!!
Pasa algo si he empezado el lst en el día 12 de la planta?
Week 2
Techniques. LST
5y ago
3
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MasterOfNone
Did i kill my plant?
I was using LST and this happened... did I kill my plant or will it survive and if it does survive will it be stunted?
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Spliffing_Around
TRAIN or Not to TRAIN
Should I lST train the plants a bit more and disperse them throughout the whole growbox? 600w light coming in about a week, shall I start now or the plants will suffer from light deficiency? The biggest plant is with lst already quite a lot
Week 5
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. LST
3y ago
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NitramWu
Is it worth lst autos outdoor/greenhouse?
I have seen loads of lst pics and videos on auto grown indoor but can it be done when growing outside as its will already be under stress from the variable factors growing outside/greenhouse. Worse one being pests!
Week 5
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Carrascovsky
When to start with LST
Can anyone advise me on when should I start with LST? What’s the right size? My plants have 6cm and 7cm right now, and I want them on a bushier format since I don’t have a lot of room, can any more experienced grower help me?
Week 3
Techniques. LST
6y ago
2
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pinakolad
Will the branch recover from a crack?
Accidentaly cracked one branch during the LST. Should I let it as it is and wait for it to recover, or should I remove the branch completely? She is an autoflower Royal Bluematic in the 3rd week of veg. Thanks for the tips :)
Plant. Other
Techniques. LST
5y ago
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Katalist
To LST or not to LST ( from the windowsill)
I'm thinking of doing LST on the plants but not sure if it's a good idea because they already bending like crazy trying to get the little sun there is lately standing on the windowsill. Any advice would be appreciated! 👽
Week 4
Techniques. LST
5y ago
2
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Khmma46511
LST attempt
So I built up enough guts to do attempt LST. I used vegetable wire, left it loose around the stem. Scared to death but I did it.. I hope it's right. She bent really easy... 🤞 any input would be much appreciated
Week 4
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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GoldenWeedGrower
Any comments or suggestion on my defolation and LST ? Here the video: https://growdiaries.com/video/4024640
Week 4
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Defoliation
5y ago
1
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TheGourmetWeed
LST Defo = This?
It's my first time doing LST and defoliation. And even after many years growing outdoors and reading so much, still would like to hear second opinions to make sure I'm doing it 'right'. She's fed right after training and defoliation to help recover. Opinions? Thanks
Week 4
Setup. Strain - Autoflowering
Techniques. LST
Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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