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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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Any tips for big outdoor SE Asian Sativas....? ;-)
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Hey guys! If I have finished bending the plants that are starting to bloom, should I release the branches from those training holders and let them fly?
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Mekster
Too much bend in LST?
Plant is pretty leggy compared to others I’ve grown. Should I just let her be or is this ok?
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August_Westeros
Does LST increase yields in autoflowers?
Those advocating LST for autoflowers promise increased yields. Is there evidence to support this? Other than flattening the canopy, which helps in limited spaces, is there a scientific reason why training increases yield?
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4y ago
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Growing a plant across a tent using LST rather than into a bush
I’m growing two auto flowers in a 2x2 tent. Because of the small size of the grow space my idea was to put a pot in each corner of the tent and then try and train them to grow across the tent rather then just into a bush if you follow me. Is this even possible with regular LST?
Techniques. LST
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WeedyGonzales
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Hallo nochmal Freunde :) Mein Mädchen befindet sich nun in Woche 4 und ich habe LST angefangen und wendete FIMing an. Ich wollte fragen ob ich alles richtig soweit getan habe. Danke!
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6y ago
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TupacFR
Apex broken
Hello , I broke my apex while doing LST, is it bad or will it grow back? Thanks
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Techniques. LST
5y ago
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jacarezin
What signals should i look for before starting lst at my autos?
Title says everything, im facing conflitant informations about it and i am a bit lost as i never did any training before (1st time grower here)
Week 3
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Dirtyfa
LST beginnen?
Kann ich schon mit LST beginnen oder sollte ich noch warten? Größe 8cm.
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Techniques. LST
2y ago
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magnumalessio
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Goodvibs
Are they pistols? And what happens next
Hi guys. Are they pistols, if so do I need to do change anything that I’m doing, like light change or feed to bloom? Also Can I keep up the LST? Very excited And thanks guys 🤙🤙🤙
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Techniques. LST
5y ago
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ZipCap
Is doing LST and Topping at once okay?
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6y ago
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Dingle_Dangle
!! OUTDOOR !! || LST on AUTOs
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LST on Autos?
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6y ago
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Khmma46511
So I started to bend her at an angle towards to opposite direction of her orginal the 1st LST bent her until I started to feel a bit a resistance from her. Hopefully this is alright any input would be appreciated
Week 8
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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Shockolateman08
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Fan leaves...should I cut these off because they seem to be getting all the growth.
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Techniques. Defoliation
6y ago
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DrNickerbaucker
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Week 2
Techniques. LST
5y ago
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Ema26
Hey! When should LST be stopped? Currently day 32, pistils all over, she’s been loving the lst and defoliation so far, my only concern is doing to much LST and preventing the stretch from happening, any advice is appreciated! Many thanks!
Week 5
Techniques. LST
6y ago
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