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LST advice! I keep snapping tops

Finedakine
Finedakinestarted grow question 4 years ago
I keep snapping tops during LST. Get ready for the dumb question! How often or aggressive should I be doing it? Is the idea to keep them low? Any info would be appreciated.
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BraveheartGenetics
BraveheartGeneticsanswered grow question 4 years ago
Hi mate, it is really up to you and how you want her trained. The idea of LST is to use all the grow space. Plants don't always grow in a square shape canopy to they have to be trained to do so. It creates a larger canopy of top bud sites to form. Using topping technique is also helpful while training. The problem is you are growing autos, which by design hate stress. Topping is a great technique to increase buds sites but LST can shock her, resulting in lower yields. I don't see an issue using LST on autos, you just have to get it done quickly as they have such a short veg stage. Get 90% of your training done before veg stage ends. Or, just top them and let them grow. You may get better results. I hope this helps, good luck and happy growing
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GrowCN
GrowCNanswered grow question 4 years ago
I start training a bit after the plant has it's third or fourth node when the main stalk is still relatively flexible. Then I continue to train all the way up to flower. I use wires and will start pulling a branch. If it's flexible enough to go as far as I want then "fine", but if it feels stiff or tight I'll just bend what I feel comfortable with and I'll wire it into position there. Then a couple days later I'll bend those difficult ones a bit more.
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