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LST during flower

Valleywestbudsstarted grow question 3 years ago

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.

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Techniques. LST

FunifarmsOfficialanswered grow question 3 years ago

Personally I Lst Heavy untill week 4. Week 4 I loosen the ties so that the plant does not get stressed from tension(will create purple stems). Week 5-6 of flower I only LST to get a bit more air flow and to get light to the popcorn buds if i feel its to late to cut them off. Week 6-7 the LST should not be to tense. I dont usually LST past week 8 unless it's a strain that takes a while to finish https://amzn.to/3JusL1L Here is a link to a smart planter that's made for LST. I't can help you do LST in flower without extra stress. Put some plant ties on those rings to lightly open the plant up. 😅 I actually just came up with it and i think its an awesome idea so I'd love if you would help me out by trying it out and leaving a review or sharing it with people who may be able to use it. Your plants have a lot of buds towards the bottom so I would definetly do a LIGHT LST just to open up the middle canopy. Awesome Grow. Lots of Health Goodluck With the Cure. Knowledge is power!!

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Valleywestbudsanswered grow question 3 years ago

Its really hard to see the LST ive already done. I started pulling branches down and put the week before it started flowering, it was getting too tall and i had to. Since then I've spend a few other days manipulating it as they started looking up again. There are a lot of lower bud sites that aren't getting much light. I want to clear them out but I dont want to stress thus particular plant too much because it's already been a bit fickle. Im not worried about it taking so long to flower, its had a chance to grow bigger and stronger. Theres still pliable branches in some areas I just wasnt sure how long into flowet untill I need to just leave it be and do its thing.

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Tubington9answered grow question 3 years ago

Just looked at your diary and i see your stems are fairly thick so yes you can def do some manipulation but don’t go too hard or you may split the stems at the nodes. Also if this in fact did take 8 weeks before it started flowering and you have some evidence of the progression I would email fastbuds customer support (super friendly) and tell them of the issues, they may be able to recommend for next time and may even offer free product if they think it may be bad genetics😉😉

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Tubington9answered grow question 3 years ago

Absolutely! Do it quick though because the further you get in to flower the stems start to harden. With photo seeds when you flip from veg to flower you have about 3-4 weeks where your plants will stretch and then begin to harden off, you can still manipulate them when they’ve stiffened but could be more prone to splitting, if you want to do any fairly aggressive bends do then while she’s still semi rubbery.

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