Lst

It sounds like you're practicing low-stress training (LST) or similar techniques to manipulate the growth of your cannabis plants. If you've already bent the main branch and are wondering about the next steps, here's some guidance: Main Branch Training: If you've bent the main branch (topped or bent it over), the initial goal is often to encourage lateral growth and create a more even canopy. Once you've performed this training, you can let the lateral branches develop. Lateral Branch Development: Allow the lateral branches to grow and develop. As they extend, they'll naturally fill out the space and contribute to a bushier and more even canopy. Spacing and Canopy Management: If you notice that some branches are growing too close together or that the canopy is becoming too dense, you can continue to gently guide the branches away from each other. The idea is to maintain good spacing to ensure adequate light penetration and airflow. LST Techniques: You can continue to use LST techniques as needed. This might involve tying down branches to encourage a more horizontal growth pattern and prevent vertical dominance. Timing of Training: Keep in mind that training is often most effective during the early vegetative stage when the plants are still flexible. As plants transition into the flowering stage, they become less flexible, and major manipulations can stress them. Patience: Be patient and observe how the plant responds to your training. Cannabis is a resilient plant, and with proper care, it can recover and adapt to the training methods. Adapt to the Plant's Growth: Each cannabis plant is unique, so be prepared to adapt your training methods based on how your specific plant responds. Some plants may require more training, while others may naturally grow into the desired shape. Remember, the goal of training is to maximize light exposure to as many bud sites as possible, leading to a more even and higher yield. Always be gentle with your plants to avoid causing stress that could impact their overall health and development. If you have specific concerns or questions about the training process, feel free to provide more details, and I can offer more tailored advice.

I wouldn't have done it how you have. Myself, i would have topped that at the 4th or 5th node to create 2 tops. Then i would train them in opposite directions.

Whatever is closest to the Light grows the fastest. (Unless its to close yknow...) If you want your branches to keep up tuck the main stem on a hight lower than the branches if thats possible. Or keep it on a level so the others catch up. If you leave it it will harden and stay that way wich makes further LST harder or impossible in some cases.

I mean you train it anyway you want, to achieve the results you want. I encourage you to experiment and play around, look at others take notes, but for most the objective is to create a horizontal plane and flat cannopy, giving the maximum amount of light to the maximum amount of buds. Instead of having a standard tree shape where only the top buds get the max light. You'll get the hang of it. Just open her up.

You train the main branch that you originally started with while waiting for the other branches to grow so you can pull them apart to open up the plant otherwise that one will tower over the others and you want an even canopy. be gentle though.

I keep growing them horizontal till they stretch. Spreading them out as they grow. You can lst till the end.