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Grow QuestionsTo LST or not to LST … that is the question

To LST or not to LST … that is the question

TheProfessorGrowsstarted grow question 2 years ago

Should I LST?? I’m growing ILGM OG Kush auto flower. I know I probably should, but part of me wants to just let her rip and see what happens all natural. However I’m in a small tent (18x18x56) and the website says the plants usual height is about 40 inches. What would you do?

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Chow_13answered grow question 2 years ago

I believe your Light distance for flower is 14". So pending how the plant reacts your looking at 10-18" away from the canopy. Add in the height of your pot guessing 8"? That gives you 30-38" plant. And that's considering your light is mounted to the top of your tent. Training is definitely recommend.

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Ezzjaybruhanswered grow question 2 years ago

There’s no training you MUST do. I’d be weary of ILGMs estimation.. they’ve been way off on both sides of things in my experience.. If part of you wants to see how things grow naturally without training.. do it man. Worst case you can super crop last minute to keep it within the size you need..

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Robertsanswered grow question 2 years ago

Lst I have same height restrictions. You plant will get too close to light if it gets big. All depends on what it is growing in.

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ernest_twwganswered grow question 2 years ago

If you have more seeds of that particular autoflower, let 'er rip! It will help you out a lot on your next run of that cultivar, so i say do what you want.

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GoldenWeedGroweranswered grow question 2 years ago

You MUST do LST (and defolation as well) especially if you have a small GrowBox. If you leave her to grow wild you will get a jungle in your box in about 5-6 weeks. Have a nice grow ! Good Luck 💪🙌

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